Review those portions of the state plan of action in depth. Advisory Committees County and area extension faculty are expected to have effective and representative program advisory systems that represent the diversity of thought and ethnic population of your program area. Research and Extension Centers and Specialists are also encouraged to have such an advisory system. You should use this advisory system as you plan for the coming year. The purpose of such consultation is to identify needs and priorities, develop support for programs, build long-range plans, and develop the highest quality objectives and educational approaches for current POAs.
Diversity includes audience as well as philosophy and thinking.
Your POA should describe plans and identify specific populations. Consultation With Unit Heads County units are encouraged to develop an overall county plan, into which individual plans feed. Consult with your county or department chair before writing your POAs. Advisory committee or program design team recommendations. Statewide priorities and long-range county or program plans.