1. North Carolina Cooperative Extension
County Advisory
Member Orientation

2. Welcome!
Advisory leadership will provide an opportunity for you to benefit citizens in ( county ) by positively influencing the direction of Cooperative Extension.

3. Cooperative Extension Historical Perspective
Morrill Act (1862)
NC State University
Morrill Act (1890)
NC A & T State University
Hatch Act (1887)
Research
Smith Lever Act (1914)
Provided for the establishment of CES to “extend” information to citizens
1994 Land-Grants
Native American Tribal Colleges

4. Role of Land-Grant Universities
Provides outreach education to citizens
Functions as part of the Land-Grant System
Teaching
(Morrill Acts – 1862 & 1890)
Research
(Hatch Act )
Extension (Smith-Lever Act -1914)

5. Our Mission North Carolina Cooperative Extension
partners with communities to
deliver education and technology
that enrich the lives, land and economy
of North Carolinians.

6. What sets Cooperative Extension apart?
A university-based catalyst for progress with educational centers in every county in North Carolina and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians – that’s Cooperative Extension. Extension experts address local issues with research-based knowledge and resources creating opportunities and empowering people to collaboratively solve problems through informal education.

7. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Programs
Sustainable, Profitable and Safe Plant, Animal and Food Systems
Community Leader and Volunteer Development
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness
Energy Conservation and Alternatives
Environmental Stewardship and Natural Resources Management
Healthy Weight Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention
Life Skills and Parenting
Youth and Adults Achieve Educational Success
Workforce and Economic Development

8. Our Structure
North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service - Organizational Chart Map of Extension Districts CALS Organizational Chart County Structure (Staffing)

9. Our Partnerships
Cooperative Extension is a partnership that began in 1914 when county, state and federal governments agreed that by joining together they could provide all citizens with access to the wealth of knowledge generated by public universities.
Today that partnership includes county governments working to solve local problems, a national network of land-grant universities including NC State and NC A & T State University and the US Department of Agriculture.
Working together, we recognize that we achieve much more than we can alone.

10. Our Partnerships
State
County
Other
Federal

11. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Our Funding Sources

12. North Carolina Cooperative Extension Important Websites
North Carolina Cooperative Extension
Advisory Leadership System
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Extension, Engagement and Economic Development
North Carolina State University
North Carolina A & T State University – The
Cooperative Extension Program

13. Advisory Leadership System Structure
State Advisory Council
3 meetings per year
33 members
District Advisory Council or Cluster
1 – 4 meetings per year
Varied membership
4 – 12 meetings per year
County Advisory Council
12 – 24 members
Program & Specialized Committees
2 – 6 meetings per year
6 – 12 members

14. Advisory Leadership System Volunteers Statewide – 22, 233

15. State Advisory Council
Extension Director provides leadership
Primary Roles
Programming
Marketing
Advocacy
Resource Development
Officers
Chair
Vice Chair
Treasurer

16. State Advisory Council Membership
33 members (5 from each of 6 districts), 2 youth members, 1 liaison from North Carolina A&T State University Strategic Planning Council
3 year terms, possible additional 3 year term before rotating off
Diverse backgrounds

17. Role of District Advisory Council and/or District Cluster
Communicates between State Advisory Council & counties
Provides additional training for county advisory leaders
Provides direction for advocacy
Hosts events for legislators
Identifies and addresses district wide issues
Strengthens advisory leadership district wide

18. County Advisory Council
Mission (add specific county info here)
Vision
Goals

19. County Advisory Council
12 – 24 members
County Director provides leadership
Meets 4 – 12 times per year, usually with a meal
County government involved
Entire faculty is involved
Participates in District Meetings

20. County Advisory Council
Programming
Needs assessment
Setting priorities
Advocacy
Hosts educational tours for elected officials
Speaks on behalf of CES
Plans & conducts legislative visits
Marketing
Report to the People
Farm City Day event
Other
Resource Development
Identify potential resources for CES programs
Make requests from possible contributors

21. Program Committee
Consists of volunteers who represent diverse elements of a program with a team of agents
Strong emphasis on program design, implementation and evaluation
Willing to market CES programs
May not exist in all counties

22. Specialized Committees
Advises on a specific part of a larger program
Volunteers are usually recruited for their knowledge or expertise
Focuses on program design, implementation and evaluation

23. Advisory Leadership System Membership
Represents county (includes advisory leaders from program and specialized committees, community leaders and government leaders)
Reflects diverse populations and geographic areas
Complies with Title VI ( prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance)
Complies with Title IX ( No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.)
Identifies emerging issues and is engaged in the community
Knows and interacts with influential leaders
Understands community – political, social, economic, demographic issues, etc.
Represents non-users

24. Operating Procedures

25. Common Acronyms

26. Role of County Advisory Council Member
Advise on priorities and emerging issues
Assist with needs assessment
Set priorities for educational programs
Serve as an advocate for Cooperative Extension
Help with program design, implementation and evaluation
Identify resources to support programs
Market programs to targeted audiences and communities
Build relationships with Extension faculty and partners

27. Responsibilities of County Advisory Council Member
To attend County Advisory Council meetings and other appropriate meetings such as volunteer recognitions, report to the people, etc.
To be a visible, articulate representative for Cooperative Extension
To use a personal network to promote Extension’s needs and educational role in issues
To be informed on Extension programs and impacts
To be an advocate for Cooperative Extension
To help plan and host legislative visits for county and state elected officials
To help identify and assist with the training needs of all advisory leaders
To serve on County Advisory Council committees
To participate with the District Advisory Council and/or District Cluster

28. Examples of Advisory Success
Acquiring new facilities
Receiving additional funding
Collaborating with new partners
Acquiring new equipment such as computers
Receiving recognition from outside groups and elected officials
Building new programs to address issues

29. Questions and Concerns