Jackson County EECJackson County EECCommunity Partner Advisory Community Partner Advisory

Group (CPAG) OrientationGroup (CPAG) Orientation

Jackson County EECJackson County EECCommunity Partner Advisory Community Partner Advisory

Group (CPAG) OrientationGroup (CPAG) Orientation

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.

The Wisconsin IdeaThe Wisconsin Idea The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the State.

The boundaries of the University are the boundaries of the State.

The Mission of UW-ExtensionThe Mission of UW-ExtensionThe Mission of UW-ExtensionThe Mission of UW-Extension

Through the University of Wisconsin-Extension, all Wisconsin people can access university resources and engage in lifelong learning, wherever they live and work.

Through the University of Wisconsin-Extension, all Wisconsin people can access university resources and engage in lifelong learning, wherever they live and work.

Community Partner Community Partner Advisory GroupsAdvisory GroupsCommunity Partner Community Partner Advisory GroupsAdvisory Groups

Ensuring Local Effectiveness and Partner Relationships

Purpose of Community Partner Purpose of Community Partner Advisory Groups (CPAG)Advisory Groups (CPAG)

Program advice Input on program effectiveness Identify new partners Strengthen existing relationships Communicate value

Informal Mission of CPAGsInformal Mission of CPAGs

The mission of the CPAG is to help UWEX staff and the Extension Education Committee implement and sustain high quality education programs that meet the needs and enrich the lives of local citizens and that result in a strong foundation of support for community-based extension education.

Who Creates CPAGs?Who Creates CPAGs?

County Extension Committees have statutory authority

Appointment process subject to local policy and procedures

What CPAG Do & Don’t DoWhat CPAG Do & Don’t Do

CPAGs Should– Reflect diverse voices– Have regular

interaction with EEC– Interact with UW-

Extension staff– Build local strategies

to communicate value

CPAGs Should Not– Make policy– Take on budget

authority– Replace other

advisory groups

CPAGs Can Contribute to CPAGs Can Contribute to Extension EffectivenessExtension Effectiveness

New opportunities for issue discussions, programs, funding

New forum to discuss effectiveness and value of programs

More diverse perspectives than now Entire Extension office team involvement

How Will CPAGs Be Supported?How Will CPAGs Be Supported?

CPAG liaisons Resources from districts, program areas,

and program support On-going training, web resources,

coaching, counseling $200 budget allocation

An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment

and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin Extension provides equal opportunities in employment

and programming, including Title IX and American with Disabilities (ADA) requirements.