About IEAA

IEAA 

Dedicated to Professional Excellence in Extension Education

Goals of IEAA

Goal: The pursuit of excellence in Extension Education by professionals interested in agriculture.

Objectives:

  • To encourage the pursuit of professional improvement activities by IEAA members.
  • To provide leadership opportunities for IEAA members.
  • To recognize members for professional excellence.
  • To provide professional improvement opportunities for IEAA members.
  • To promote professional improvement by IEAA members.

Goal: Protect, enhance, and promote the interests of Extension Professionals.

Objectives:

  • To encourage participation in IEAA activities.
  • To build coalitions with other Extension organizations in the advocacy of and in response to University administration, legislators, and other officials on matters impacting Extension professionals.
  • To serve as a conduit between field staff members and administration.
  • To provide a means for program development in all facets of agriculture.

Benefits Affiliated with Membership

  • Participate in defining the future of your profession
  • Opportunities to become better acquainted with other NACAA members and staff on regional and national levels
  • Recognition from colleagues for your educational programs and other activities
  • Direct input into Extension policy that may affect your future
  • Satisfaction of doing your part in the advancement of your profession
  • Improvement of professional skills and abilities through Association activities

Activities

  • Spring and Fall Meetings - Professional Improvement programs, business meetings, and awards recognition
  • National Association of County Agriculture Agents Annual Meeting - Professional improvement activities, national recognition for professional excellence, and meeting with peers from other states
  • Representation on the Field Staff Advisory Committee, Illinois Farm Bureau, and various commodity groups

Committees

The force that drives the Association

  • Recognition and Awards
  • Scholarship
  • Professional Training and Program Development
  • Association Policy and Procedures
  • Life Members

Membership Eligibility

  • Members may be academic professionals, faculty, or administrators of University of Illinois Extension.
  • Members shall have a four-year degree
  • Membership dues are $50 for first-year members and $120 and automatically include membership in IEAA and NACAA (National Association of County Agricultural Agents).