Mosley, Jeffrey C. (author / Department of Range Management, College of Agriculture, University of Arizona) and Department of Range Management, College of Agriculture, University of Arizona
Format:
Journal article
Publication Date:
1987
Published:
USA
Location:
Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 66 Document Number: C02604
See abstract in folder of Document No. D06143., Abstract of poster presentation at North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture conference, Athens, Georgia, June 16-20., "eXtension has not been adopted among Iowa Extension professionals as founders intended it would be and has the potential to become a disruptive innovation..." Only 15 percent of study participants indicated using eXtension in their work.
James F. Evans Collection, A national study including a mailed questionnaire and personal interviews sought the opinions of human resource managers regarding experience and educational needs of entry-level employees with a BS degree in agriculture. Great value is placed on coop-type programs as well as various work experiences before and during college preparation. Other needs also identified. (original)
James F. Evans Collection, This article summarizes the results of a video technology survey in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia. Faculty perceptions and use of alternative video systems are presented. Impacts of video technology on faculty activities and productivity are examined. Faculty adoption of video technology are described in a human capital framework. The study found that enhanced video technology would increase faculty productivity, involve more faculty in teaching activities, reduce travel time and costs, and improve communications within in the college. Strategies for developing enhanced video communications are discussed. (original)