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This research aims to reevaluate the criteria and standards for Extension scholarship in the Journal of Extension.

May 28, 2026

The Challenge of Extension Scholarship

Key Points

This research aims to reevaluate the criteria and standards for Extension scholarship in the Journal of Extension.
Evaluation of current journal standards and criteria
Discussion among board members regarding new approaches
Assessment of relevance to Extension professionals and higher education
Proposed changes aim to enhance the rigor of scholarship in Extension
Highlighting the need for alignment with broader educational standards
Demonstrates the importance of Extension's role in public engagement

Abstract

Board members of the Journal of Extension (JOE) are rethinking and reconsidering the journal's criteria, standards, and level of rigor, taking advantage of recent efforts to redefine scholarship for Extension. We believe this is necessary if JOE is to continue to meet the needs of Extension professionals and to demonstrate our relevance to both higher education and the public.

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