Program Development and Evaluation

Conducting the Needs Assessment #2: Using Needs Assessments in Extension Programming

Matthew Benge and Laura Warner

Planning and Establishing On-Farm Field Trials

Marcelo Wallau, Esteban Rios, and Ann Blount

Conducting the Needs Assessment #10: The Delphi Technique

Laura Warner and Amy Harder

Scholarship in Extension Program Development: The Role of the State Specialist

Martha C. Monroe and George Hochmuth

This document explores the evolving definition of scholarship within Land Grant Universities, emphasizing the role of Extension Specialists. It highlights the shift from traditional research to a broader view that includes teaching, application, and integration. The article outlines the components of a successful Extension program, including problem assessment, audience analysis, program delivery, and evaluation. It underscores the importance of documenting and communicating program impacts to peers, thereby advancing knowledge and validating the scholarship in Extension work.

Conducting the Needs Assessment #4: Audience Motivations, Barriers, and Objections

Laura Warner and Matt Benge

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

SMART Objectives

David C. Diehl and Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Conducting the Needs Assessment #7: Phase 3 — Post-Assessment

Matt Benge

This is the seventh publication in the Conducting the Needs Assessment series. The post-assessment phase, also known as the utilization phase, of conducting a needs assessment includes setting priorities to make informed decisions, creating and considering solutions, communicating results to appropriate audiences, and evaluating the needs assessment used. Extension professionals and service providers should complete the pre-assessment and assessment phases before making recommendations and considering solutions to resolve the identified needs. Written by Matt Benge, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, February 2025.

What Is an Extension Program?

Glenn D. Israel, Amy Harder, and Cheri Winton Brodeur

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Academic audience(s).

Incorporating Individual Teachings (aka Individual Contact Teaching Methods) into an Extension Horticulture Plan of Work and Report of Accomplishment

Laura A. Warner

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Overview of Extension Program Planning Models

John Diaz, Cody Gusto, and David Diehl

Conducting the Needs Assessment #1: Introduction

Matthew Benge, Amy Harder, and Laura Warner

Conducting the Needs Assessment #6: Phase 2—Assessment

Matt Benge and Savanna Turner

This is the sixth publication in the Conducting the Needs Assessment series. The assessment phase puts the management plan from the pre-assessment into action to determine the needs of your community. The assessment phase compares the “what is” of the issues to the vision of the “what should be” to understand the magnitude of the needs and their causes (Witkin & Altschuld, 1995).

Conducting the Needs Assessment #8: The Borich Model

Olivia Caillouet and Amy Harder

This eighth publication in the Conducting the Needs Assessment series provides Extension professionals and other service providers with directions for how to use the Borich model to collect data about the training needs of a target audience and how to use that data to improve programming. Written by Olivia Caillouet and Amy Harder; published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication; 5 pp.

Identifying and Meeting the Needs of Extension's Target Audiences

Laura A. Warner, Glenn D. Israel, and John M. Diaz

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Logic Model Basics

Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Determining Program Priorities

Amy Harder

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Increasing Efficiency in Extension Using the Train-the-Trainer Approach

Laura A. Warner, Amy Harder, Tom Wichman, and Frank Dowdle

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Developing organizational and volunteer systems to support youth development

Using Logic Models for Program Development

Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

Developing a Program Plan Based on the Program Planning Cycle

John Diaz, Cody Gusto, and David Diehl

Guidelines for Writing Quality Impact Statements for Workload and Marketing

Amy Harder and Ruth Borger

Identifying Key Community Leaders to Assess Extension Programming Needs

Laura A. Warner and Sebastian Galindo-Gonzalez

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Community Development==

Reporting Clientele Contacts in Workload

Diane D. Craig and Glenn D. Israel

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Conducting the Needs Assessment #5: Phase 1—Pre-assessment

Savanna Turner and Matt Benge

This new 5-page publication is the fifth in the Conducting the Needs Assessment series. The preassessment phase, also known as the exploration phase, of conducting a needs assessment includes defining the purpose, identifying existing information, and determining the appropriate methods to conducting the needs assessment. Extension professionals and service providers should complete the preassessment phase prior to conducting the actual needs assessment. Written by Savanna Turner and Matt Benge.

Considering Participants' Personal Wellness in Conservation-Based Extension Programs: Opportunities for Integrative Development and Evaluation

John Diaz, Erica Odera, and Laura Warner

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Consultation Forms for Walk-In Clientele and Landscape Site Visits

Amanda D. Ali, Laura A. Warner, Sydney Park Brown, Susan Haddock, Laurie Albrecht

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Special Handling==

Conducting the Needs Assessment #3: Educator Motivations, Barriers, and Objections

Matt Benge

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by ==Special Handling==