STATE ADVISORY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN

 MISSION

The State Advisory Council advocates for the citizens of North Carolina with government and community leaders, promotes excellence by sharing the impact of North Carolina Cooperative Extension programs, ensures that Cooperative Extension programming meets local needs and serves as a liaison between local Extension and state administrators. 

VISION

Through strong advocacy and communication efforts, the State Advisory Council helps to ensure that every community in the state participates  and claims ownership with engaged citizens and committed advisory leadership in North Carolina Cooperative Extension programs.

 GOALS

1.   Work with local Extension Centers to develop and

strengthen Advisory groups.

2.   Serve as a liaison body between local

Advisory groups and state Extension administration.

3.   Build relationships with federal, state and local government and community leaders to effectively advocate for

 Cooperative Extension.

4.  Work with Cooperative Extension state program leaders and University departments to ensure that programs are relevant.

5.  Market Cooperative Extension as a leader in

addressing the changing needs of rural and urban

North Carolina communities.