Volume
54
Issue
4
Abstract
The effort described in this article resulted from requests for clarity and consistency from new and existing Extension/4-H educators as well as from recommendations by university auditors. The primary purpose of the effort was to clarify standards for effective county-based 4-H youth development programs and to help focus the roles of 4-H professionals in developing and maintaining effective programs that contribute to the 4-H mission and highest priority statewide needs. Five major categories of expectations for all county 4-H programs were identified on the basis of a related model for 4-H program delivery. The approach described may be useful across Extension for achieving improved program quality, program transformation, and effective dedication of resources.
Recommended Citation
Diem, K. G. (2016). Program Standards and Expectations: Providing Clarity, Consistency, and Focus. The Journal of Extension, 54(4), Article 4. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol54/iss4/4
