Download or read book A Correlational Study of Various Selection Criteria and the Professional Success of Texas County Extension Agents Agriculture written by Chester Paul Fehlis and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Summary of Research in Extension written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dissertation Abstracts International written by and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Organizational Incentives Associated with Motivation of County Extension Agents Toward Professional Development written by Dempsey H. Seastrunk and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Stakeholder Expectations of County Extension Agents in Texas written by Brandon K. Dukes and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this study was to determine if differences exist in the way stakeholder groups perceive job tasks county extension agents routinely perform. The study also sought to determine the presence or absence of role conflict and role ambiguity among county extension agents and their relationship to work and personal characteristics. The study consisted of an online or paper survey instrument distributed to county extension agents, extension administrators, and county judges and commissioners. Findings revealed differences between groups related to the level of importance placed upon certain tasks. Differences were greatest for tasks related to 4-H and youth development, where judges and commissioners viewed tasks as more important, and for tasks related to family and community health where AgriLife Administrators viewed tasks as more important. While there were fewer differences in tasks related to agriculture and natural resources, where they did occur, AgriLife Administrators tended to view the tasks as more important. Correlational analysis revealed there is a statistically significant relationship between the way county judges and commissioners and the way county extension agents view tasks related to 4-H and youth development. A strong relationship is also present between AgriLife Administrators and county extension agents, but not between AgriLife administrators and county judges and commissioners, suggesting that county extension agents are working to perform tasks that are important to both groups. The same findings were present for tasks related to agriculture and natural resources. Population size was determined to have less influence in stakeholder response than hypothesized. Role conflict and role ambiguity as determined by level of agreement statements was observed in respondents, albeit at a lower level than hypothesized. Role ambiguity was somewhat influenced by length of employment while role conflict was somewhat influenced by county population size. All agents largely disagreed with work-life balance statements suggesting that work-life balance is an issue the CES needs to address.
Download or read book Index to American Doctoral Dissertations written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Agriculture Natural Resource Program Area Committees on the Texas Agrilife Extension Service Program Planning Process written by Whit Holland Weems and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volunteers play a critical role to Extension by assisting with program planning, provide input and guidance in what direction local Extension programs should take, and provide assistance with program implementation and evaluation. Extension volunteers have been utilized in Extension for over 50 years, serving on program area committees to develop programs that meet the needs of local clientele. This study evaluated Agriculture and Natural Resource Program Area Committee (Ag/NR PAC) members located in 36 Texas counties. The selection of counties was based upon Texas AgriLife Extension Service county categories. A quantitative, ex post facto, survey instrument was developed that consisted of Likert type statements that focused on the purpose, responsibilities, qualifications, time obligations, County Extension Agent interaction, subject matter specialist interactions and assisting with educational event implementation and evaluation. The survey was mailed with a postage paid return envelope and return surveys were accepted for 45 days. The data was analyzed using SPSS 16.0 for Windows software. The findings of this study showed that Ag/NR PAC members have an overall understanding of the purpose, responsibilities and qualifications of PAC's. Overall, the data shows that County Extension Agents are remaining involved with the program area committees. However, 42 percent of the respondents disagreed or remained neutral to subject matter specialists being utilized in committee meetings. The open ended questions show that program area committee members consider personnel education as a motivational factor for serving on the Ag/NR committees. Committee members feel strongly about assisting with program planning and attending the educational programs but are not remaining actively involved in the evaluation or interpretation phase of the programs. The findings of this study resulted in seven associated recommendations related to working with Ag/NR PAC's. In addition, six areas were identified for areas of research to be considered for the future. The results found that Ag/NR PAC's are still a crucial part of Texas AgriLife Extension Service and they play an important role in identifying issues at the local level. The information found within the study will contribute to working with volunteers to enhance the program planning process.
Download or read book Criteria for Determining Financial Support of County Agricultural Extension Work in Texas written by Daniel C. Pfannstiel and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Education A E written by University Microfilms, Incorporated and published by University Microfilms. This book was released on 1989 with total page 796 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Determining the Presence of Bias in the Agent Performance Appraisal System of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service written by Mayme Kathleen Hufnagle Volanty and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Selected Factors Associated with Performance Rating of Male Country Extension Agents in Texas written by Julian Frederick Cross and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perceptions of Texas County Extension Agents on Volunteers who Assist with Planning and Implementation of Extension Educational Programs written by Allen Z. Matthies and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of the study was to determine and evaluate county extension agents' perceptions on volunteer management competencies related to their county program. General perceptions related to volunteer management were also assessed. The research was conducted on Texas county extension agents working in the fields of agriculture and natural resources and family and consumer sciences. The purpose of this study was to make inferences concerning volunteer management based on self assessment data gained from study participants. The secondary purpose was to identify concerns and provide solutions for the Texas AgriLife Extension Service to enhance this organization. Five research questions were examined by the researcher: 1) What are the demographics of county extension agents working for the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, 2) What are the county characteristics of extension volunteers and volunteer programs in Texas, 3) What are the differences in volunteer management based on location factors such as population size and staff size, 4) Is the ISOTURE model for volunteer management utilized by county extension agents working for the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, and 5) How do county extension agents perceive their volunteer programs are viewed by the clientele they serve? The population of county extension agents was 451 at the time of data collection. Two hundred seventeen (217) responses were collected. The instrument for this study was in electronic format and was divided into three sections; general volunteerism, specified volunteerism as it relates to "Your Volunteer Group," and demographic data. The participant was asked to select a specified volunteer group which had eight predefined groups and one blank for "Other." The results of this study identified seven significant findings with seven recommendations for Texas AgriLife Extension Service regarding professional development, volunteer utilization, and volunteer structure. Conclusions reached from this research show county extension agents utilize the volunteer management model adopted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. Furthermore, differences in environment such as population, staffing pattern, and volunteer utilization have influence on how volunteers are utilized in different counties. Finally, the researcher identified seven areas of further research.
Download or read book Comparative Analysis of the Training Needs of County Agricultural Agents in Texas written by Benjamin Davy Cook and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Relationship of Selected Factors to the Attrition of County Extension Agents from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service written by Burl Burton Richardson and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Academic Backgrounds of Agricultural Extension Workers as Related to Selected Aspects of Work Adjustment written by Albert Conrad Posz and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Comparative Study of the Way in which Selected County Agricultural Agents Perform Their Role written by Donald Glenn Curry and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Perceptions of the Importance and the Assignment of Supervisory Tasks Within Texas Agricultural Extension Service written by Judy Kay Sanders and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
