Development of Instrument to Assess Influence of Extension Conference on Intended Outcomes

Authors

Marina D. Denny, Mississippi State UniversityFollow
Martha A. Ellard

Volume

60

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.60.01.05

Abstract

The Annual Conference for Mississippi State University Extension is the sole event at which the majority of Extension personnel gather for networking, organizational updates, recognition of efforts, and professional development. Extension leaders plan this conference with intended outcomes but without ever evaluating those outcomes beyond attendee satisfaction. We developed an evaluation instrument to determine how certain conference events influence participants’ critical psychological states and ultimately, their perceived motivation, professional enrichment, opportunities for networking, professional accountability, and organizational awareness. Rather than simply assessing attendee satisfaction, this instrument may help inform planning for successive Extension conferences and other professional development events.

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Recommended Citation

Denny, M. D., & Ellard, M. A. (2022). Development of Instrument to Assess Influence of Extension Conference on Intended Outcomes. The Journal of Extension, 60(1), Article 1. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.01.05