ACAAA
Arkansas County Agricultural Agents Association

SUMMARY OF EXPECTATIONS FOR PROMOTION IN RANK

The successful candidate should demonstrate that he/she:

- has established credibility with clientele.

- can garner client support for their programs

- is able to analyze clientele needs and develop plans to address  them.

- has successfully implemented short term program objectives.

- is capable of setting long term goals involving clientele and         mobilizing resources to meet program objectives.

The successful candidate should:

- recognize opportunities for extension programing and the timing  of "teachable moments" when clientele will be receptive.

- match program objectives with the short and long term needs of  local clientele.

- demonstrate the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate a         comprehensive educational program with the appropriate             short term and long term program objectives.

- demonstrate the ability to evaluate the impact of their program   and use those impacts as a guide to further program refinement.

- present evidence of continued professional growth through         participation in professional organizations, service to the              extension organization, community involvement, and peer          recognition.

- establish credibility within the local community as a leader and   an important resource for the advancement of the community.

- illustrate individual efforts versus that of county staff as concerns  reporting accomplishments in some areas where agents'              responsibilities overlap.

- show documentation of growth over time that presents a document that contains detail, is easy to review, and will stand on its own merit.

- use a format that is well designed and easily reviewed — (ex. charts).

- utilize a variety of well written documents to illustrate educational roles.

- document a variety of visible programs.

- document use of clientele surveys, etc. to illustrate program impact on county residents.

- provide specifics regarding documentation of results and changes made (acreages, yields, economic changes, attendance at all events, etc.) as a result of programming by years.

- submit copies of agendas (showing agent in teaching, leadership roles), newsletters, actual news articles, promotional flyers, etc.