In order for curriculum development to proceed and be effective, the University of Florida Extension system must establish a clearly understood vision and mission for the 4-H Youth Development Program upon which curriculum needs are established and curriculum materials are developed. This recommendation has been implemented. Damon Miller will confirm cost. Cooperative Extension Service resources must be allocated to curriculum in order to satisfy immediate and critical needs until electronic and other delivery strategies and technologies are fully functioning in all counties. The process for handling publications costs has been revised.
Budget is with the counties.
Budget should no longer prohibit curriculum development. Print learning resources are used in some, but not all, 4-H delivery modes. Annual professional development, in the area of curriculum, will be conducted. John Rutledge, Tamara Dinkins, and Terry Floyd will develop a Volunteerism Philosophical statement for the organization. The primary audiences with whom this individual would work are county 4-H agents and program assistants.