October 8, 2024
Applications Being Accepted for 2025 North Central Extension Leadership Development 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 2025 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 2025 include:
Session 1
Virtual workshops (3 hours each): January 9 and February 26
Immersive learning experience: March 17-20, in Tempe AZ
Session 2
Virtual workshops (3 hours each): April 24 and May 22
Immersive learning experience: June 9-13 in Kansas City MO
Session 3
Virtual workshop (3 hours): August 21
Immersive learning experience: September 8-12 in Washington DC
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 2025 program, complete the NELD application form. This form is located on the Employee Resources page and you will need to log in with your eID and password to access. Completed application forms should be returned by email to Extension Administration, extadmin@ksu.edu, by Friday, November 1. Selected agents/faculty members will be notified the following week.
If you have questions or need additional information, contact Laurie Chandler, lchandle@ksu.edu.