Collins, Bettiw W. (author), Frazier, Billie H. (author), Rhodes, June W. (author), and Frazier: Associate Professor, Human Development Specialist, Cooperative Extension, University of Maryland; Collins: Extension Agent, Wicomico County, Salisbury, MD; Rhodes: Extension Agent, Somerset County, Princess Anne, MD
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1991
Published:
USA: Madison, WI : Extension Journal.
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 92 Document Number: C06785
10 pages., Article #: v58-1rb1, via online journal., Coalitions are central to Extension's community-based programs. To assess characteristics that support well-functioning coalitions and to support coalitions in which Extension stakeholders participate, we used the Wilder Collaboration Factors Inventory to assess 10 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education coalitions on the basis of research-tested collaboration success factors. Overall, the 103 coalition members who responded reported strengths related to communication and shared purpose and weaknesses in the areas of resources and process and structure for achieving the coalitions' aims. Our project represents a low-burden method for assessing Extension coalitions to understand the characteristics that are likely to support the achievement of collective goals.
