Networks and Involvements: Session Outputs Organizations to Join Effects of Internal Message Frames on CES Staff Helping Others Benefit from Your International Travels Local Impacts of Partner Farmer-to-Farmer Participation Supporting an International Sea Grant Network

Participating in international activities provides credibility with administration, colleagues, stakeholders, and grantors Professional organization membership provides opportunities to apply for funding to support international activities Plan for pre-/post-travel experiences to share with others

Use checklist developed to assist with trip planning Tell message in terms of “Big Ideas” Increase issue involvement Develop more targeted communication When local communities participate in international experiences they have better understanding of their communities in a global context

Active participation enhances concept of internationalizing extension It’s difficult to articulate impacts and do evaluation Use of internet to broaden knowledge base and share information