Performance Goal: Developing and Sustaining World-Class Extension Professionals

Ohio State University Extension professionals are identified as leaders among their peers across the nation. This fact is evident in the number of professional presentations and journal articles produced each year by Extension professionals. It is also evident in their ability to produce timely educational programming and address current issues important to clientele.

As Extension endeavors to increase its focus on emerging issues and critical needs, it becomes increasingly important to provide the support necessary for Extension professionals to excel. These support resources include research-based curriculum, the ability to focus on their highest skills, and reduced time spent on administrative matters.

Extension intends to expand efficiencies into the operational dimensions of the organization so professionals can maximize the application of their creative and innovative talents. This will increase the ability of Extension to create research-based information and deliver information that matches the targeted needs of residents.

See this link for the strategies we will be using to implement this goal and the key metrics we will use to measure our success.