Strategies to Build a Secure Future
Proactive Accountability with Elected Officials
An Extension Educator's role in building and maintaining relationships with the elected officials who represent their county is vital to the success of WSU Extension's overall Government Relations efforts. Without strong political relationships, WSU Extension's continued growth and survival is in jeopardy.
To understand the role that Extension Educators play in the political process, it is important to understand the basic philosophy and state laws through which WSU's government relations program is conducted... click here for the full document
For Faculty and Staff working with Decision Makers
10 Basic Steps for Maintaining Support for WSU Extension
As county governments continue to face serious budget challenges, the funding partnerships for WSU Extension offices are increasingly questioned. The actions listed below will not prevent such questioning but they will ensure support is mobilized more quickly, is more representative of the entire county, and is more successful... click here for the full document
Communicating with Decision Makers
No matter what the job, each WSU Extension staff member has a role in developing and nurturing relationships with local, state, and federal decision makers. The emphasis is on COMMUNICATION – between WSU Extension and policymakers. This information provides a basis for encouraging more active efforts within counties and among staff members to build strong partnerships with policymakers...
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Know Your Policymakers
This questionnaire can be used by WSU Extension staff members to gather more information about their policymakers. The same information should be gathered for federal, state, and county officials. It may be appropriate to share this information between counties, especially when legislative districts transcend several counties... click here for the full document
Sample Letter to County Commissioner
Sample letter from County Directors to re-elected and newly elected County Commissioners... click here for the full document
Tips for Meeting with Your Legislators
The following are suggestions for meeting with your state legislators.The same principles apply for meetings with local or federal officials...click here for the full document
WSU Extension State and Federal Calendar
This chart describes efforts being initiated by WSU Extension (state and county levels) to strengthen the relationships with policymakers at all levels of government...click here for the full document
For Faculty, Citizens, and Friends of WSU Extension
Making Contacts for Washington State University Extension
This information provides some basic tips for anyone who wants to talk with decision makers about the importance of WSU Extension’s educational programming...
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Tips for sharing your views
These are the primary ways the person who represents you in Congress, in the Washington legislature, on the county commission, or on the city councilor township board can learn about how YOU feel on a particular issue. click here for the full document...click here for the full document
Supplemental Information for Faculty, Citizens, and Friends of WSU Extension... click here for the full document
For Faculty, Staff, and County Advisory Councils
Advisory Systems and Stakeholder Input
Gathering stakeholder input through advisory systems is an important link between WSU Extension programs and the citizens of Washington State. Input from stakeholders is vital to the sustainability of WSU Extension...click here for the full document
Guidelines for Establishing a WSU County Extension Advisory Council
This document summarizes the material for WSU Extension educators to assist their work in organizing and maintaining an active and involved WSU Extension Advisory Council. The information on these pages provides a conceptual framework as well as specific suggestions...click here for the full document
Working with Your WSU County Extension Advisory Council
The WSU County Extension Advisory Council provides WSU Extension—a public organization—the network for citizen involvement in shaping our programming and in communicating to others (including policymakers) the importance of our work in local communities...click here for the full document
WSU County Extension Advisory Council: Telling the WSU Extension Story
How do you tell others about WSU Extension? What are some of the basic principles related to communicating with policymakers? ...click here for the full document
Resource info:
Orientation and Discussion Guide for New County Directors
Strategies to Build a Secure Future
Training Opportunities for Extension County Directors
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