Pecan Research and Outreach in New Mexico: Logic Model Development and Change in Communication Paradigms
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| Title: | Pecan Research and Outreach in New Mexico: Logic Model Development and Change in Communication Paradigms |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Sammis, Theodore W., Shukla, Manoj K., Mexal, John G., Wang, Junming, Miller, David R. |
| Source: | Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement. 2013 17(1):27-42. |
| Availability: | Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, University of Georgia and the Institute of Higher Education. Treanor House, 1234 South Lumpkin Street, Athens, GA 30602. Tel: 706-542-6167; Fax: 706-542-6124; e-mail: jheoe@uga.edu; Web site: http://www.jheoe.uga.edu |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education |
| Descriptors: | Higher Education, Strategic Planning, Agronomy, Financial Support, Models, School Community Relationship, Scientists, Training, Federal Programs, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Documentation, Technological Advancement |
| Geographic Terms: | California, New Mexico, Texas |
| ISSN: | 1534-6102 |
| Abstract: | Universities develop strategic planning documents, and as part of that planning process, logic models are developed for specific programs within the university. This article examines the long-standing pecan program at New Mexico State University and the deficiencies and successes in the evolution of its logic model. The university's agricultural experiment station's pecan program logic model has evolved along with increased external funding, but never has developed into a complete logic model because the outcome-impact component remains incomplete. With increased assistance from the university, the pecan industry grew and became stronger and more economically viable; however, the incomplete development of a pecan program logic model has prevented development of a complete synergy. The evaluation of outcome-impact is most efficient and accurate when at least part of the evaluation is conducted with methods independent of the growers. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 27 |
| Entry Date: | 2013 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1005298 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Universities develop strategic planning documents, and as part of that planning process, logic models are developed for specific programs within the university. This article examines the long-standing pecan program at New Mexico State University and the deficiencies and successes in the evolution of its logic model. The university's agricultural experiment station's pecan program logic model has evolved along with increased external funding, but never has developed into a complete logic model because the outcome-impact component remains incomplete. With increased assistance from the university, the pecan industry grew and became stronger and more economically viable; however, the incomplete development of a pecan program logic model has prevented development of a complete synergy. The evaluation of outcome-impact is most efficient and accurate when at least part of the evaluation is conducted with methods independent of the growers. (Contains 3 tables and 1 figure.) |
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| ISSN: | 1534-6102 |
