608a - Strengthen WSU Extension’s capacity to address critical urban issues.
Situation: Based upon US Census Bureau data for 2000, almost 82% of the residents of Washington reside in densely populated urban centers or clusters. Though this is most notable along the I-5 corridor, urban centers and clusters exist in many locations throughout the state such as Spokane, the Tri-Cities, and Yakima among others. WSU must address the extension, research, and educational needs of this large and growing population in order to remain relevant and politically viable in future years.
Sub-Goals:
1.1 Create effective Extension and credit-bearing programs to address urban needs and issues.
1.2: Create incentives for WSU researchers to engage with Extension to address critical urban issues.
1.3 Recruit and retain Extension educators with the skills to effectively engage urban audiences. |
