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50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Keeping 4-H Volunteer Leaders.
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Smith, Keith L.; Bigler, Nancy M. – Journal of Extension, 1985
This study showed that continuing and discontinuing volunteer 4-H Club leaders are significantly different in their geographical location, number of children in family, and number of children in family who have participated in 4-H. These variables may affect the volunteer's decision to continue serving as a 4-H Club leader. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Demography, Family Involvement, Family Size, Geographic Location
Does In-Service Make a Difference?
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Smith, Keith L. – Journal of Extension, 1985
A study was conducted to see if inservice training for extension agents made a difference, especially in knowledge acquisition. The study's conclusion was that in at least the cognitive area a significant change had taken place. Agents who attended the evaluation workshop had significantly greater knowledge in the area of evaluation than agents…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Extension Agents, Inservice Education, Job Skills
Handling Nonresponse Issues.
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Miller, Larry E.; Smith, Keith L. – Journal of Extension, 1983
Discusses strategies for handling those who don't respond to mail questionnaires so that evaluation results are generalizable and valid. (JOW)
Descriptors: Extension Education, Program Evaluation, Questionnaires
Mentoring: Is It for Extension?
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Smith, Keith L.; Beckley, William E. – Journal of Extension, 1985
Describes the formation of a mentoring system for new extension agents in Ohio. Examines results of a followup study conducted 15 months after implementation of this system. Survey results indicate that most program results were met. A list of recommendations for similar programs is included. (CT)
Descriptors: Extension Agents, Followup Studies, Mentors, Program Design
Successful Mentoring for New Agents: Dedicated Mentors Make the Difference.
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Zimmer, Bruce P.; Smith, Keith L. – Journal of Extension, 1992
In a survey of 58 mentors and 57 proteges who participated in the mentoring system for the Ohio Extension Service to determine their satisfaction with the program, 90 percent of the mentors and 70 percent of the proteges indicated a successful experience. (JOW)
Descriptors: Career Development, Extension Agents, Extension Education, Mentors
Stresses of Multicounty Agent Positions. A New Staffing Pattern for Extension.
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Bartholomew, Henry M.; Smith, Keith L. – Journal of Extension, 1990
A study of 23 Ohio Extension agents who had multicounty responsibilities was conducted to determine how they were adjusting to their new positions. Responses from 21 agents showed that they thought the experience stimulating, frustrating, and exhausting. Indicated that they need adequate support staff and time-saving equipment. (JOW)
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Extension Agents, Job Satisfaction, Stress Variables