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  • Trends Affecting Ohio State University Extension in the 21st Century and the Implications for Human Capital.
    Journal of Agricultural Education, 2012
    Co-Authors: Graham R. Cochran, Theresa M. Ferrari, Claire Yueh-ti Chen
    Abstract:

    Research with a diverse array of organizations in the public and private sectors has documented a common set of trends affecting organizations and their human capital in the 21st century. Similar trends have been identified as important for Extension organizations and the Cooperative Extension System. It is important to determine if such trends identified over the past 20 years remain current, or if new trends have emerged. Moreover, trends and their implications need to be described in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for action. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe current trends affecting Ohio State University Extension and the implications of those trends for the work of Extension professionals. The study was designed as action research with a series of highly participatory approaches to engage employees in defining, refining, and validating a list of trends and their implications. Mixed methods were used with an emphasis on qualitative approaches. The findings from this study consist of five trends and seven implications for Extension work, which are identified and described.

Kcdo Batista - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • O092: Clean hands: an University Extension project
    Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control, 2013
    Co-Authors: Afv Tipple, Jlu Spagnoli, Zcp Neves, Jem Santos, Fcr Cesar, Jpda Trindade, Kcdo Batista
    Abstract:

    This video presents the story of a University Extension project called "Clean Hands" which originated from a master's dissertation in 2006, based at the Center for Studies and Nursing Research for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (NEPIH) based at the Center for Studies and Nursing Research for the Prevention and Control of Healthcare Associated Infections (NEPIH) at the School of Nursing, Federal University of Goias, Brazil, and is registered with the Pro-Chancellor of Extension at the University. Since its creation, the project has developed activities to encourage the establishment of hand hygiene (HH) in health care, in cooperation with professionals, academics, patients and caregivers, as well as in scientific events, with academics and health professionals. After the outbreak of H1N1 in 2009, the project developed campaigns in municipal daycare centers (CMEI), the Municipal Department of Education, of the city of Goiânia, Goias, Brazil, targeting children, parents and workers. In these campaigns, different promotion strategies are used: informative stylized banners depicting HH; educational brochures, a song parody CD, demonstration of proper HH technique, using poster paints on children’s hands; a puppet theater; and face-to-face discussions about the importance of, obstacles to, and benefits of HH. Annually, the project hosts a festival of parodies with the theme of HH, called "CANTA FEN", which brings together academics and healthcare professionals. The project’s day-to-day operations are normally run by five students, supported by the other members of NEPIH, currently 33 staff members (faculty, undergraduate and graduate), participating in the activities of the project. Up to February 2013, the project has performed about 180 campaigns (45 were for children) reaching approximately 8,000 people. Participation in the project has contributed to the development of skills and competencies with regard to the implementation of health promotion strategies with different audiences and requires that students constantly stay up to date on the subject. The festival of parodies has helped to empower its members to conduct scientific and cultural events and promote emphasis of the subject in a playful manner.

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Janet L. Henderson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • ASSESSING CUSTOMER ORIENTATION IN PUBLIC, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS: A PROFILE OF OHIO STATE University Extension
    Journal of Agricultural Education, 1998
    Co-Authors: Angel A. Berrio, Janet L. Henderson
    Abstract:

    The purpose of the study was to describe the customer orientation profile of Ohio State University Extension (OSU Extension). The sample for the study consisted of Extension personnel (n= 265) at the county level. An evaluative framework was utilized to describe the organizational customer orientation proJile infour dimensions: Definition, Sensitivity, Measurement, andlmplementation. Additionally, the level of commitment to Customer Service and attitude toward Continuous Quality Improvement (@I,) were analyzed. A mail survey was used to collect the research data. A slightly high level of customer orientation was found, portiavying the organization (OSIJ Extension) as extroverted, proactive, formal, and actionoriented. A slightly high level of commitment to customer service and a slightly positive attitude toward CQI were exhibited by OSIJ Extension personnel. A statistically signtftcant association was found between customer service andcustomer orientation, andalso between customer orientation andattitude toward CQI, job title and gender. Paraprofessionals had a higher customer orientation than professionals and support stafl Females had a higher customer orientation than males.

  • Agent turnover in Ohio State University Extension
    Journal of Agricultural Education, 1996
    Co-Authors: Laith M. Rousan, Janet L. Henderson
    Abstract:

    The main purpose of the study was to determine the reasons why agents voluntarily leave Ohio State University Extension. Between January 1, 1990 and December 31, 1994, 67 county agents voluntarily left OSU Extension. The specific objectives of the study were to: a) describe county agents who voluntarily left OSU Extension based on selected characteristics and b) determine the percentage of county agents who voluntarily left OSU Extension due to organizational, individual work-related, and individual non-work related factors. Based upon the findings of the study, agents who voluntarily leave OSU Extension are most likely to be Caucasian females, in their early thirties holding a Masters degree who are married with no children. They are also more likely to be in a non-tenure track position in a single county working in the 4-H program area. Furthermore, the results of this study reveal county agents are most likely to leave OSU Extension because of other priorities in their lives, other job offers, insufficient pay for the amount of work performed, family obligations, too many late night meetings, too many work responsibilities, and attraction to more money elsewhere.

Graham R. Cochran - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Trends Affecting Ohio State University Extension in the 21st Century and the Implications for Human Capital.
    Journal of Agricultural Education, 2012
    Co-Authors: Graham R. Cochran, Theresa M. Ferrari, Claire Yueh-ti Chen
    Abstract:

    Research with a diverse array of organizations in the public and private sectors has documented a common set of trends affecting organizations and their human capital in the 21st century. Similar trends have been identified as important for Extension organizations and the Cooperative Extension System. It is important to determine if such trends identified over the past 20 years remain current, or if new trends have emerged. Moreover, trends and their implications need to be described in sufficient detail to serve as a basis for action. The purpose of this study was to identify and describe current trends affecting Ohio State University Extension and the implications of those trends for the work of Extension professionals. The study was designed as action research with a series of highly participatory approaches to engage employees in defining, refining, and validating a list of trends and their implications. Mixed methods were used with an emphasis on qualitative approaches. The findings from this study consist of five trends and seven implications for Extension work, which are identified and described.

  • Adventure Central: Applying the "Demonstration Plot" Concept to Youth Development
    Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 2006
    Co-Authors: Graham R. Cochran, Nate Arnett, Theresa M. Ferrari
    Abstract:

    Ohio State University Extension, Ohio 4-H Youth Development, Five Rivers MetroParks, Dayton, Ohio

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