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Community Partner Advisory Groups

Community Partner Advisory Groups. __________ County. An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements. The Wisconsin Idea.

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Community Partner Advisory Groups

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  1. Community Partner Advisory Groups __________ County • An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.

  2. The Wisconsin Idea The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the State.

  3. Purpose of Community Partner Advisory Groups (CPAG) • Program advice • Input on program effectiveness • Identify new partners • Strengthen existing relationships • Communicate value

  4. Purpose of Community Partner Advisory Groups (CPAG) • Program advice • Input into design of program planning process • Identification of key issues facing our County and educational response • On-going assessment of community issues and Extensions’ response.

  5. Purpose of Community Partner Advisory Groups (CPAG) • Input on program effectiveness • Seek out feedback on Extension programming • Provide insights to educators on community perception and awareness of Extension • What impact is Extension programming having on the community?

  6. Purpose of Community Partner Advisory Groups (CPAG) • Identify new partners • Mapping the connections within CPAG membership • New audiences for promoting programs; assist in connecting educators with underserved audiences. • New program partners • New funding/resource partners

  7. Purpose of Community Partner Advisory Groups (CPAG) • Strengthen existing relationships • Local programming partners • Assess relationships with local, county, state decision-makers; assist in developing effective communications

  8. Purpose of Community Partner Advisory Groups (CPAG) • Communicate value • Learn the “big picture” of Extension • “Tell the story” of Extension; promote Extension programs • Advise development of marketing materials • Create opportunities for interactions with local and state decision-makers.

  9. Program area advisory committee: Knowledge of one Extension program area Connection with one educator & their programs Focus is narrow CPAG Knowledge of the depth and breadth of Extension and its resources Connection with all educators and their programs Focus is broad Program Area vs. CPAG

  10. CPAG: Reflect diverse voices Have regular interaction with EEC and staff The “eyes, ears, and voice” of the county citizens Build local strategies to communicate value Give advisory input to staff…and to EEC as requested. EEC: Makes policy Has sole budget authority Is the formal county partner with the university Solicits input from CPAG on issues when desired CPAG Role vs. EEC Role

  11. For Discussion • What potential roles do you see for a community partner advisory group (CPAG) in ______ County? • In what ways do you see this citizen advisory group benefiting: • Extension educators • Extension Committee members • _______ County

  12. For Discussion • In what ways might the Extension Committee be involved in: • Planning to initiate a CPAG • Identification and recruitment of potential CPAG members • Maintaining communication between CPAG members, EEC members, and staff

  13. For Discussion • Recruitment. What process will you use to find: • Some people who are familiar with Extension • Some people we know, but who don’t know Extension • Some people who we don’t know • A diverse cross-section of citizens throughout the county

  14. For further information: Deb Jones, CPAG Liaison 715-284-4257 deborah.jones@ces.uwex.edu • An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.

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