November 14, 2023
Applications Being Accepted for 2024 North Central Extension Leadership Program
John F. Kennedy once said, “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” The North Central Extension Leadership Development (NELD) program builds leadership capacity through learning. NELD’s mission is to build leaders throughout Extension at all levels and provide them with the vision, courage and tools to lead in a changing world. Specifically, NELD provides opportunities for current and future Extension leaders and administrators to:
• Develop a better understanding of self and enhance personal effectiveness through assessments, coaching, feedback, individual goal setting and strategies for processing and managing information leading to results.
• Learn, apply and reflect on effective leadership, organizational collaboration, and change concepts and strategies.
• Strengthen competence in decision making, improve effectiveness of Extension programming and promote life-long learning.
• Broaden understanding of Extension on a local, state and national level.
• Build a more robust national Extension network.
NELD 2024 offers a dynamic and engaging learning experience by combining virtual and in-person elements. Participants can expect a high tech/high touch experience that maximizes their development.
Session dates and locations for 2024 include:
Session 1
Virtual cohort connections: January 10, 2-4 p.m. and February 27, 9-10:30 a.m.
Immersive learning experience: March 11-14, in Tempe, AZ
Session 2
Virtual cohort connections: April 30, 9-10:30 a.m. and May 29, 9-10:30 a.m.
Immersive learning experience: June 10-14 in Kansas City, MO
Seminar 3
Virtual cohort connections: July 11, 9-10:30 a.m. and August 28, 9-10:30 a.m.
Immersive learning experience: September 9-13 in Washington D.C.
More information is available at NC NELD.
Tuition and travels costs for local unit extension agents will be fully funded through Extension Administration. Tuition for specialists and administrators will be covered through Extension Administration budget while all travel-related expenses will be the responsibility of their department or regional unit. Applicants must be able to fully participate in all virtual and in-person sessions.
If you would like to submit an application for the 2024 program, complete the NELD application form. Completed application forms should be returned by email to Extension Administration, extadmin@ksu.edu, by Tuesday, November 21. Selected agents/faculty members will be notified by December 1.
If you have questions or need additional information, contact Laurie Chandler, lchandle@ksu.edu.