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University extension
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School leavers' understanding of University extension education in Lusaka District
… to establish school leavers’ understanding of university extension education in Lusaka District. The objectives of this study sought to establish school leavers’ knowledge levels about university extension education in Lusaka District and to establish school leavers ‘perceptions regarding …
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Factors influencing the compensat[i]on levels of land grant university extension educators
… the factors that influence the salary County Extension Agents in Kansas who are employed by K-State Research and Extension. The purpose of the study was to determine factors or the correlation among factors that influence salary compensation. Information was retrieved regarding the 241 County …
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Examining e-extension: diffusion, disruption, and rate of adoption among Iowa State University Extension and Outreach professionals
… of this study was to assess the perceptions of eXtension held by Iowa Extension professionals and their rate of adoption of the online resource using Rogers's (2003) diffusion of innovations theory and Christensen's (1997) disruptive innovation theory. Specifically, the study looked at Iowa …
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Toward upgrading university extension programmes from diploma to degree level:stakeholders' views and instructional mode of learning in Lusaka district.
… the views of stakeholders regarding upgrading University Extension programmes from diploma to degree level. The objectives were to explore on the views of stakeholders regarding upgrading University Extension programmes from diploma to degree level; to establish the reasons that are persuading …
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An Examination of Job Satisfaction Related to Generational Cohorts and Faculty Status of West Virginia University Extension Service County Faculty
Retention of county Extension faculty has been identified as a significant challenge facing the Extension Service system across the country (ECOP LAC, 2005). There are several influences that contribute to employee turnover in the Extension Service, including: burnout, dissatisfaction with pay …
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The Relationship Among Washington State County Commissioners Knowledge and Perceptions of Washington State University Extension and Their Willingness to Fund WSU Extension
… State county commissioners' hold of WSU Extension and their knowledge of WSU Extension. In addition, the study determined whether their perceptions, knowledge, and/or understanding of Extension are related to and thereby may have predictability to their willingness to provide the …
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The Relationship Among Washington State County Commissioners Knowledge and Perceptions of Washington State University Extension and Their Willingness to Fund WSU Extension
… State county commissioners' hold of WSU Extension and their knowledge of WSU Extension. In addition, the study determined whether their perceptions, knowledge, and/or understanding of Extension are related to and thereby may have predictability to their willingness to provide the …
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A Case Study of the State University, Extension, and the College of Agriculture as They Explore and Implement a Metro Research and Outreach Initiative
The national Cooperative Extension and Land Grant University Systems have been struggling with their future direction due to the question of relevance related to urban and metropolitan citizens for a great number of years. This system is quite traditional in that it follows the customary rural, …
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Cattle price risk management strategies-using computer simulation to educate Iowa producers of available tools
… tools can be a daunting task. Kansas State University Extension created a computer based simulation workshop to assist them in teaching cattle producers about price risk management strategies. The simulation paralleled a lecture where participants learned of the price risk management …
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Increasing self-efficacy with diabetes cooking schools
… school program offered through West Virginia University Extension Service, targets dietary self-management and is guided by Social Cognitive Theory. This study compared two convenience samples of persons with diabetes. One group attended the program, (experimental, n = 34) the other, …
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An assessment of knowledge, attitudes and practice of adult education principles by university of Zambia extension education part-time tutors in Lusaka district.
… Part-time tutors appointed to teach in university extension education studies should be oriented in the principles of adult education; the University of Zambia Central Administration should allocates enough financial resources to university extension centres in Zambia; the University of …
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History and Demise of The University Foundation in St. Augustine, Florida: An Institutional Autopsy
… 1942-1949. The name of the institution was The University Foundation, founded by George J. Apel, Jr. This institution had several higher education divisions functioning under its umbrella. These divisions were the St. Augustine Junior College, the Graduate Division, the American Theological …
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O Laboratório de Tecnologias Intelectuais - LTi como fonte de informação na web
… and integrated research-teaching activities university extension, as the aim of facilitating access to scientific and technological information on the internet and promote skills in intellectual technologies for the production and sharing of information. It describes the Portal, discussing …
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Home energy conservation : psychological and environmental worldviews
… the home. An online survey was distributed to a University Extension listserv composed of individuals who were interested in receiving more information about home energy conservation. The survey consisted of a psychological paradigmatic theory inventory and the revised New Environmental Paradigm …
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DNP project : improving childhood wellness knowledge in a mid-Michigan community
… curriculum was developed by the Michigan State University Extension and sessions incorporated play-based, hands-on learning strategies to enhance engagement and retention. Data was collected using pre- and post-intervention "Sound Off Surveys" and analyzed using descriptive statistics to assess …
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Training civic bridge builders: Outcomes of community leadership development programs
… rural U.S. communities for the past 30 years by university extension units, chambers of commerce, and other nonprofit foundations. Prior research on program outcomes has largely focused on trainees’ self-reported change in individual leadership knowledge, skills, and attitudes. However, …
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The role of the Tennessee 4-H specialist as perceived by 4-H agents
… agents in terms of the role of the state level Extension 4-H specialist. The population included 225 county level 4-H agents employed by either University of Tennessee or Tennessee State University Extension. Data analyses for this study included an examination of demographic factors and 13 …
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ASSESSING THE SHORT- AND LONG-TERM EFFECTIVENESS OF FOREST PLANNING WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILY FORESTS
… specific conservation objectives. Montana State University Extension Forestry’s Montana Forest Stewardship program is a federally funded educational program that has helped forest landowners learn about and develop both short-term action plans and long-term management plans for their properties …
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ASSESSING THE SHORT- AND LONG-TERM EFFECTIVENESS OF FOREST PLANNING WORKSHOPS FOR FAMILY FORESTS
… specific conservation objectives. Montana State University Extension Forestry’s Montana Forest Stewardship program is a federally funded educational program that has helped forest landowners learn about and develop both short-term action plans and long-term management plans for their properties …
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