What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to explore how partnerships with private universities can enhance educational opportunities for Extension professionals.

May 28, 2026

Building External Linkages for Extension Programs

Key Points

The aim is to explore how partnerships with private universities can enhance educational opportunities for Extension professionals.
Developed partnerships with a private university outside the land-grant system.
Created working relationships with academic institutions to share resources and expertise.
Evaluated both short- and long-term benefits of these partnerships.
Established successful educational programming opportunities for Extension 4-H professionals.
Increased resource availability through collaboration with academic institutions.
Identified new demands that Extension can meet by building external linkages.

Abstract

Building a successful partnership with a private university outside the land-grant system has provided excellent educational programming opportunities for two Extension 4-H professionals. By developing working relationships with other academic institutions, Extension can expand its resource base and find help in meeting some of the new demands placed on it. Extension staff at all levels should look at the opportunities that exist to build relationships with other academic institutions. These can provide both short- and long-term benefits as professionals work to meet the needs of an expanding clientele.

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