FSoS Extension
The University of Minnesota
Extension Service's mission is to make a difference by connecting
community needs and University resources to address critical issues in
Minnesota. The University of Minnesota Extension Service contributes
to the outreach and engagement mission of the University. Five faculty in
the Department of Family Social Science have primary teaching assignments
with the University of Minnesota Extension Service. Extension faculty are
full members of the department, with research, graduate faculty, and service
responsibilities similar to other faculty. Extension faculty are connected
in various ways to Extension Educators throughout the state, collaborating
to address critical issues of diverse families in Minnesota's 87 counties.
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Extension work takes a variety of forms. Our Extension faculty:
- Translate research into user-friendly educational resources using
innovative methods and technology to reach families and professionals
working with families.
- Listen to and learn what social and economic well-being issues are
affecting Minnesota's families.
- Conduct research in collaboration with community partners.
- Provide professional development training and education for
Extension educators and other professionals.
- Coordinate statewide educational program development and
evalluations of programming.
- Speak at national, state, and local conferences and meetings and
publish works of scholarship.
- Secure grant funding to expand and enhance Extension outreach
programs.
- Improve private and public policies and practices by collaborating
with state agencies, businesses, and various public and private work
groups.
- Consult with state agencies and policy-makers to help ensure
policies and practices are family friendly.
- Work with the media to respond to public interests and concerns.
