Expanding Extension Involvement Through an Undergraduate Life Skills Course

Authors

• Stacey F. Stearns, University of Connecticut - StorrsFollow
• Aditi Rao, University of Connecticut - StorrsFollow

Volume

63

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.63.02.20

Abstract

Extension traditionally involves undergraduate students through experiential learning and internships. We sought to develop a new model, and created an undergraduate life skills course for students in our college that featured Extension educators as guest lecturers in areas aligned with their specialty. Universities have a stable population of potential program participants, volunteers, and employees. It is imperative that we raise awareness about Extension while the students are enrolled in our institutions. Creating a for-credit undergraduate course that teaches life skills through Extension programs has tangible benefits for both the students and the Extension system.

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Recommended Citation

Stearns, S. F., & Rao, A. (2025). Expanding Extension Involvement Through an Undergraduate Life Skills Course. Journal of Extension, 63(2), Article 20. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.63.02.20