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).