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An Evaluation of a Cooperative Extension Internship Program

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Title: An Evaluation of a Cooperative Extension Internship Program
Language: English
Authors: Lisa Ellis McCormick, Karen A. Vines, Subrato Kumar Kuri
Source: Journal of Extension. 2024 61(4).
Availability: Clemson University Press. 116 Sigma Drive, Clemson, SC 29634. Tel: 864-656-7156; e-mail: journalofextension@clemson.edu; Web site: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/joe/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2024
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Extension Education, Internship Programs, Student Attitudes, Supervisors, Attitudes, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness
Geographic Terms: Virginia
ISSN: 1077-5315
Abstract: The purpose of this project was to evaluate the Virginia Cooperative Extension internship program from the perspective of student participants and their supervisors. Three focus groups were conducted with internship supervisors from the summer of 2019. Student survey data was used to identify concerns from the student perspective to inform the supervisor focus group questions. In addition to the questions, a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis was also used to collect qualitative data within the supervisor focus groups. Findings suggest areas of strength that can be used in marketing as well as opportunities for program improvement.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2024
Accession Number: EJ1427810
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The purpose of this project was to evaluate the Virginia Cooperative Extension internship program from the perspective of student participants and their supervisors. Three focus groups were conducted with internship supervisors from the summer of 2019. Student survey data was used to identify concerns from the student perspective to inform the supervisor focus group questions. In addition to the questions, a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis was also used to collect qualitative data within the supervisor focus groups. Findings suggest areas of strength that can be used in marketing as well as opportunities for program improvement.
ISSN:1077-5315