University of Missouri Extension 4-H

What are staff and faculty members called in Missouri 4-H?

•4-H Youth Development Program Assistant-High-school graduate (or GED equivalent). •4-H Youth Development Program Associate-60 semester hours of course work from an accredited college or university with a minimum of six hours in one or more of the domains of the 4-H Professional Research and Knowledge (PRK) taxonomy for youth development.•4-H Youth Development Educator- Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 24 hours of upper-level coursework in one or more of the domains of the 4-H Professional Research and Knowledge (PRK) taxonomy for youth developments. Teaching responsibilities.•4-H Youth Development Specialist- Master’s degree required. Most are responsible for multiple counties. Goal is for no specialist to have more than 3 counties.•County Program Director(CPD)-Responsible for leadership of the county extension programs of University of Missouri Extension. Many youth specialists are also CPD’s.

So who do we report to?•Regional Director-Karma Metzgar (Currently 8 RD’s and regions)•4-H Program Director- Dr. Ina Linville•Associate Vice Provost of Programs-Beverly Coberly •Vice Provost and Director of Extension- Dr. Michael Ouart

Who or what is the Missouri 4-H Foundation?Executive Director- Cheryl ReamsDirector of Development- Kristen Heitkamp Board of trusteesThe Missouri 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees is a group of business and community leaders from across the state. These dedicated trustees lead the effort to give focus and vision to the Foundation, support projects, and represent the Missouri 4-H Foundation in their communities. Through their dedication, they ensure that Missouri 4-H continues to meet the evolving needs of Missouri youth.

What does the Missouri 4-H Foundation do?•Supports 79 Events or Projects for MO 4-H youth•4-H Afterschool SET to Youth in Governance•2012 Budget $868,827.00 (does not include salaries)•Funding Partners •Clover Classic Golf Tournament in June•Missouri 4-H Hall of Fame-Culminating award for volunteers•Frank Graham and Naomi Crouch Volunteer Awards