research topics

Ensuring organizational excellence through individual and organizational growth.

Updated 12/9/02

Priority Topics for Research in Extension

Introduction: The following are topical areas where additional research is needed to strengthen NCCE as an effective organization, enhance Extension programs and better serve Extension clientele:

Emotional Intelligence
Program Delivery Methods
Ethics
Competencies
Sociopsychological Factors Impacting Extension Personnel and Organization
Program Evaluation Studies
Evaluation of Extension Major Program Objectives
New Program Directions/Issues
Research Identification of Customer Service and Program Needs
Use of Informational Technology in Extension Programs
Research on Organizational Effectiveness
Volunteer/Faculty Role Relationships and Expectations
Advisory System Criteria for Success
Training Needs in Delivery Strategies
Customer Use of Informational/Instructional Technology
Volunteer Use of Informational/Instructional Technology
Faculty/Staff Use of Informational/Instructional Technology
Technology Information Adoption
Changing Demographics
Diversity, Pluralism, Multi-Culturalism
Leadership
Partnerships/Collaboration
Performance Assessment
Program Development
Marketing
Engagement
Multi-State and Regional Programming
Organizational Infrastructure
Expanding Extension Roles and Opportunities for Research and Grants

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Personal and Organizational Development, based in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University, serves the personal and organizational development needs of North Carolina Cooperative Extension. Cooperative Extension is a partnership of the College, the School of Agriculture and Environmental and Allied Sciences at North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture and local governments.