Alcorn State University Extension Program

History
In 1971, when Alcorn State University first began operating under Public Law 89-106, the University operated extension programs in five counties: Copiah, Lincoln, Claiborne, Jefferson, and Pike. Ten additional counties: Scott, Smith, Simpson, Hinds, Warren, Lawrence, Adams, Wilkinson, Amite, and Walthall were added in 1972.

Formula funds were first made available to operate the Cooperative Extension Program in October of 1971; however, outreach activities at Alcorn State University pre-dated the establishment by nearly 50 years. Negro Extension Programs were developed under the Smith-Lever Act by Alcorn State University and other 1890 Institutions as early as 1921. The 1862 Institution (Mississippi State University) provided supervision and overall administration of the program. The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 made no provisions for the sharing of federal funds with 1890 Institutions.

In 1992, the Cooperative Extension Program was further re-structured placing Agriculture, Special Programs, and Family & Consumer Sciences each under an Associate Administrator.

Purpose
The basic purpose of the Cooperative Extension system is to improve American agriculture and strengthen the Nation’s families and communities through dissemination and application of research-generated knowledge and leadership techniques.

Vision
The Cooperative Extension Program is a premier “Extension Center of Excellence” for limited resource audiences which is a proactive, responsive, and collaborative learning organization committed to the growth and development of people through life-long learning.

Mission
To improve the quality of life of limited resource audiences through education in a time of dynamic change.

ASUEP Organizational goals
- Enhancement of Program for Greater Effectiveness, Efficiency and Impact.
- Efficient Utilization of Human and Financial Resources.
- Enhancement of Extension’s Information Technology Initiative.
- Enhancement of Extension’s Marketing Initiative.

Administration Video Presentations:
1 New Beginning Video
2 Outreach Centre
3 School of AREAS Presentation by Dr. Mcafee
- Part 1
- Part 2
Administration PowerPoint Presentations:
1 Restructuring/ Staff Planning


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