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Western Extension Directors AssociationStrategic DirectionsMembershipThose invited to be members of the Western Extension Directors Association WEDAinclude the institutions that host the 1862 landrant Cooperative Extension organizations located within the following states, territories, and Uprotectorates: Alaska, Values: Respect Trusted RelationshipsDiversity DependabilityResilienceAdvocaPartnershipsResearchKnowledge Member institutions vary greatly in size and capacity; however, we value each institutions capability and respect their contributions. The WEDA is a sanctuarya place to find support, to learn, to make connections with colleagues; a safe place to be vulnerable, share sensitive information and explore ideas, build trusted relationships, and experience honesty and sincerity.We advance inclusive, supportive, professional environments in which to live and work. We value diverse peoples, thoughts, and approaches.We follow through on commitments,andact with focus and determination, help to clarify priorities, choose the most strategic work, and say “not now” when time, energy, or resources are not available.We stay the course and push through obstacles; when failure occurs we find a way to perseverewe defray stressaccept accountability, and seekcreative solutions.We are championswhocelebratsuccessesoffer support, and recognizoutstanding accomplishments. We are strategic with messaging to amplify and clarify Cooperative E

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xtensionpriorities, accomplishments,and outcomesWe pursue andfoster cooperation with manynational and regional partners that help advance the goalsand prioritiesof the WEDA.Our programs and activities are based on scientific research, best practices, and other sound and credible ways of knowing The WEDA’s value to its members:Working together WEDA members arebetter able to serve their constituentneeds by building on the experience and talent ofother WEDA members. The commonality throughout the Western region provides the foundation uponwhich to build collaborations and resources internaland externalto the WEDA, within the Western region and beyond.While the context of our constituentneeds varfrom location to location, the fundamental needs across the region are often similar. WEDA members commit to providingA network that offers opportunities for orienting, mentoring, developing, sharingand learningin order to staycurious, connected, confident, passionate, and empowered in conducting Extension workA mechanism forfacilitating member and stakeholder input collectively identifyprioritiz, and address regional issues and needs;A platform upon which to develop national, regional, and multiinstitutional partnerships to foster the next generation of Extension programs and funding mechanismsbroadercoordinated, collaborative perspective from which to explore, test, build, reflect, advanceand scale regional, institutiona, and local Extension progra

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mmingresulting in efficiencies;A collective Western voice for Cooperative Extension on the regional and national levels, advocating the benefits of the WEDA and Cooperative Extension internally and externally;Mechanisms foronsistent communication to members regarding regional and national issues;Acknowledgement and recognition for outstanding workby Extension professionalsWEDA’s Longterm Goals and Intended Outcomes:Longterm Goal 1Extension s a Trusted Valued sourceCooperative Extension in the West will belocal, regional, and national partner, and a trusted source of sciencebased solutions to societal challenges.Intended outcomesecognized and supported by landgrant colleges/universities as a valued resource and the primary organization for university engagement ancredit delivery for landrant institutions in the West. after voice regionally, across the nation, and at the national level for Western prioritiesand issues, and provides the Western perspective on national issues.Longterm Goal 2Strategic Partnershipsand Fundingacilitate and leverage assets within and beyond WEDA, through strategic partnering and llaborative approacheshatderive benefit for all peoplewithin and beyond the Western region.Intended outcomesSignificant partnerships and funding that advance regional and institutional initiatives that address priority issues in the West.Increased economic opportunity, health and wellness, and safe environments in which to live and work.L

4 ongterm Goal 3Diversity, Equity, Inclusi
ongterm Goal 3Diversity, Equity, InclusionAdvance multicultural organizational excellence.Intended outcomesngoing regional collaborations thatdevelop, advanceand recognize the professional and multicultural capabilities andaccomplishments of Cooperative Extension faculty, staff, and volunteers in the West. The Cooperative Extension workforce in the West is diverse and parity with the population, and workplaces are inclusive, supportive,and welcomingto allLongtermGoal 4Supporting Institutional and WEDASuccessSupport and ensure the success of each WEDA member’sirector/representativeand the WEDA as a team of irectors.Intended outcomesWestern Extension Directors are supported by their colleagues, contribute to activities, and gain knowledge and skills to be successful in their role as an Extension Director.WEDA members are prepared and supported to fully engage in association, as well as other regional and national discussions, meetings, and activitieshe WEDAliaisons, committeesand support systemsare well organized, effective, and productiveCriteria for prioritizing WEDA issues: WEDA’s work is accomplished through strategic collaborations, initiatives, prioritization,andactionsCriteria used to select issues includesimportanceand/or projected to be important the futureopportunity for high impact;dequate resourcesare availablesignificant valuecan be addedWEDA’svalues and goalswill be advancedApproved proved Revision11/ApprovedRevisi