STRATEGIC PLAN 2006 - 2008

JOINT COUNCIL OF EXTENSION PROFESSIONALS

                                                Adoption Date: February, 2006

Goal I: JCEP enhances professionalism through leadership.

Outcomes:

A system-wide standard of scholarship useful to all associations is recognized.

Extension is actively represented at every level of the university.

Professional development opportunities are provided for the Extension professional.

Actions:

Explore collaboration with the Journal of Extension (JOE).

Develop opportunities to help promote individual association journal collaborations.

Facilitate peer review process through training and scholarly articles.

Plan, promote and conduct annual Public Issues Leadership Development (PILD) program and Regional Leadership Workshops.

Plan, promote and conduct Galaxy Conference III in 2008.

Goal II: JCEP is the vehicle for advocacy for the Extension profession.

Outcomes:

A pool of tools/resources is created to be available for advocacy for the Extension profession.

Other related organizations recognize JCEP as the credible voice of all Extension professionals and join JCEP.

Actions:

Explore JCEP membership with other related organizations.

Network and expand influence with NACO and other related organizations.

Strengthen representation on ECOP.

Encourage the development of JCEP umbrella organizations at the state level.

Sponsor annual PILD program.

Goal III: JCEP is administered efficiently and effectively.

Outcomes:

JCEP members have a clear understanding of the JCEP mission, vision, and strategic plan and their personal responsibility to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

Actions:

Periodically review and update bylaws and policies.

Periodically review and revise the strategic plan.

Seek ways to enhance communication among member organizations.

Regularly review communications and operations to enhance organizational management.

Update handbook as needed.