Extension Council Training February 27 2016 Objectives Understand your role as a council member 2 Understand the councils relationship to University 3 Understanding how MU Extensions structure impacts local Extension ID: 750784
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How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
Extension
Council Training
February
27
,
2016Slide2
Objectives:
Understand your role as a council
member
2. Understand the council’s relationship
to
University
3. Understanding how MU Extension’s structure impacts local Extension Slide3
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
The residents of your county look to you to represent their ides and to make your own contribution.
The success of University of Missouri Extension will depend upon your ability and enthusiasm as a council member.
‘Duties of Council Members’ IMPACT Leaflet No. 12Slide4
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
Understanding how Extension operates….
-In your county
-In your region
-In MissouriSlide5
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council MemberSlide6
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
Talk to people in your county….
-What are the educational needs-or opportunities-that can be met by Extension?Slide7
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
Understanding your legal responsibilities…
-Annual Meeting
-Annual Report
-Open Meetings-open records law
Revised Statutes 262.550 - 262.610Slide8
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
Be a source of information about University of Missouri Extension
-In your county
-In your region
-In Missouri
Revised Statutes 262.560, 262.587, 262.590, 262.593Slide9
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
Get to know the staff.
The extension specialists assigned to your county are responsible for carrying out day-to-day activities of University of Missouri Extension. They will welcome the opportunity to discuss current programs with you. They work closely with other faculty and staff in the Extension network and can offer valuable information to make your job easier and more enjoyable.Slide10
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
Understand the issues
As in every organization, the number of activities going on simultaneously is often confusing. The officers will help you identify those issues that require attention.
Your unique insight and opinion always will be welcomed.Slide11
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
Do your homework
A council member is effective only when well prepared and informed. It is important that you study the details pertaining to issues about which you must make a decision at council meetings.
Ask questions on issues you are unsure ofSlide12
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
Attend council and committee meetings
You have been accorded a position of trust by the people of your county. You can demonstrate that you are worthy by conscientiously participating in the activities of the University Extension council. Everyone has unexpected schedule interruptions, but members should make extra effort to attend all council and committee meetings.
If you cannot attend a meeting, call the council chairman or staff secretary so your absence can be noted appropriately.
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Does the meeting date/time work for us?Slide13
How to Effectively Advocate as an Extension Council Member
Be a decision maker
The authority of the council comes from its group actions.
Only the total council has ultimate authority.
Individual council members do not have independent decision-making powers.Slide14
Summary
Objectives
Council Member’s Roles
Council Relationships w/University
University’s Impact
O
n Local Extension Efforts
Items of Importance
Operations
Faculty & Staff
Communications
Talk & Advocate
Legal Responsibilities
Commitments
Be the messenger
Two-way communicationSlide15
The University of Missouri Extension is……Slide16
Being an Extension Council member means………Slide17
Formatting and Design by Crystal Weber
Community Development Specialist and Clay County Program Director
816-407-3490 or webercd@Missouri.edu