FIVE YEAR ISSUE BASED REVIEW, September 18 – 21, 2006

Authors

• University of Nebraska–Lincoln Southeast Research & Extension Center

Date of this Version

2006

Comments

A Comprehensive Study of the Southeast District of University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension. Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.

Appendix materials are collected in a separate PDF file.

Abstract

This Five Year District Program Review is issue based and follows the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources guidelines for Research and Extension Centers revised in 2000 (see Section 7a). As the guidelines indicate, the review focuses on the current and evolving issues that effect this District and to some extent contiguous regions. The identification of external issues was program independent and heavily dependent on clientele input. The IANR Strategic Plan and the Extension Action Team Plans are considered a broad perspective of the issues facing Nebraskans. The District review considers unique regional challenges. The program plans are aligned with the IANR plan and Extension plan and customized to the needs of the District. Three objectives are to be considered in the development of the review process:
• Utilize external input to identify and assess emerging issues.
• Identify strategies to address those issues with some consideration of appropriate resource reallocation.
• Reflect upon the process and the outcome with third party input.

CONTENTS

1 Introduction
   1a Overview of Process
   1b Team Members, Reviewers and Co-Chairs
   1c Outside Review Team Members
   1d Site Visit Schedule
   1e Acknowledgements

2 Education Program Reports and Logic Models
   2a General Demographic Trends
   2b Food Production & Natural Resource Systems Education Programs
      (1) Risk Management and Production Agriculture
      (2) Diversified Agriculture
      (3) Irrigated Agriculture
      (4) Livestock Agriculture
      (5) Appendix materials
   2c Building Strong Families Education Programs
      (1) Family Relationships
      (2) Family Financial Management
      (3) Appendix materials
   2d Nutrition, Health and Wellness Education Programs
      (1) Healthy Lifestyle
      (2) Nutrition Education Program
      (3) Food Safety
      (4) Teaching Through Technology
      (5) Appendix materials
   2e Community & Residential Environment Education Programs
      (1) Natural resource protection for indoor and outdoor environments
      (2) Appendix materials
   2f Community Resource Development Education Programs
      (1) Building Leadership - Bridging Communities - Vitalizing Nebraska
   2g 4-H Youth Development - 4-H Youth Education Programs
      (1) Professional Development for 4-H Volunteers and Staff
      (2) Recognition of 4-H Youth and Volunteers
      (3) Emphasis on Team-Based Learning for 4-H Youth
      (4) Appendix materials

3 Cross Cutting Program Issue
   3a Water Issues
   3b Appendix materials

4 Engaging Our Clientele
   4a Diversity
   4b Technology
   4c Marketing
   4d Student Recruitment
   4e Urban Initiatives
   4f Appendix materials

5 Internal Issues
   5a SREC Advisory Committee Report
   5b Research Issues