Emphasize the value of the planning process to the UWEX organization and faculty. Explicit expectations for percentage extension appointments should be linked to campus evaluation and department plans. If the value of long range planning cannot be shown, planning time should be shortened. Planning should direct programming directions and encourage collaborative activities. Planning should be done by individuals, teams, departments, centers and county offices.
Planning can be an important component of better communication between campus and county faculty.
Accountability for planned activities is essential. Planning by campus faculty should include new non-uwex faculty from their departments to help indoctrinate them with the UWEX mission and show the value of outreach activities. Make a clear connection between individual planning and institutional objectives and goals. Evaluation and accomplishments should be carried up to administration for review and reporting. We should plan in order to be able to tell our story.