PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Advisory Leader’s Role Judy M. Groff Advisory System and Program Development Leader NCCE

PROGRAMMING IS….  Process of determining program direction  County centered and focused  Contingent on advisory leader input  Reflective of situational and trend data

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS  Planning  Design and implementation  Evaluation and accountability

ROLE IN PLANNING  Situation analysis  Needs identification and analysis  Priority setting

ROLE IN DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION  Help determine objectives  Advise on delivery strategies for target audiences  Advise on learner characteristics  Marketing programs in communities

ROLE IN EVALUATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY  Provide feedback on program success  Help determine if programs meet objectives set  Advise on merits of continuing programs  Help identify and tell success stories

What Advisory Leaders Do...  Identify key people or stakeholders  Talk and listen to key leaders  Advise extension which programs are valuable to clientele  Help tailor programs to specific audiences  Listen for feedback about programs

BEING PROFICIENT  Concentrate on communication skills  Engage personal network of influence  Learn scope of extension programs  Know everything possible about extension customers you represent