Volume
52
Issue
1
DOI
10.34068/joe.52.01.36
Abstract
The internationalization of local Extension programs has long been a source of debate among Extension educators. Often, international work is seen as extravagant during difficult economic times. Extension also faces challenges attracting qualified young people into our profession. We report the results of a combined international Extension training and student education program. This program was popular with agents and students, improved student knowledge of Extension, and made long-term contributions to the programs of agents who participated. Building the cost for agent participation into study abroad courses may benefit students, Extension agents, and teaching faculty while controlling cost to Extension programs.
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Recommended Citation
Stevens, G., Smith, B., & Downing, A. (2014). International Study Abroad Experiences with Agents and Students: A Case Study in Belize. The Journal of Extension, 52(1), Article 36. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.52.01.36