608b - Strengthen WSU Extension’s Role as an Integral Part of the University.
Situation: In 2000, WSU Extension transitioned out of the College of Agriculture and Home Economics and became a university-wide entity led by its own Dean. Though much progress has been made toward establishing Extension’s role as the premier catalyst for university-wide engagement, the process is still unfinished. More integration is also needed among Extension professionals on campus, at research and extension centers and in counties.
Sub-Goals:
2.1 Create incentives to encourage engagement among Extension educators, other WSU faculty, and communities across the state.
2.2 Increase collaboration between county-based Extension educators and departmentally based faculty across the WSU system.
2.3 Assure that Extension planning and programming are congruent with the WSU strategic plan and other critical university-wide initiatives.
2.4 Enhance the world class student experiences through internships and service learning directly engaging students in Extension programs and Extension educators with the recruiting and undergraduate education functions at WSU.
2.5 Increase involvement of Extension faculty in the training and mentoring of graduate students.
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