Strategic Plan News

A field of crops, the Morrow Plot, on the U of I campus
Defining the modern ‘land-grant mission’ at ACES
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign often cites its land-grant legacy, but the land-grant university system is not a well-known...
Woman showing gardeners a pollinator garden.
Grow healthier ecosystems at home this pollinator month
URBANA, Ill. — Planting native flowers in a backyard, patio container, or community garden can provide critical food and habitat for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. This June, in recognition of National Pollinator Month, University of Illinois Extension encourages community members to...

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Living Our Values Webinar Series

Recordings

The Living Our Values webinar series was designed to explore and celebrate the core values that guide Illinois Extension's work and define our impact: Collaboration, Credibility, Inclusivity, and Learning. These sessions help to enhance a shared understanding of the values that drive Illinois Extension's mission, provide practical insights and examples of how staff can apply these values through daily work, and foster a stronger sense of community and alignment among Extension staff across the state.

Collaboration in Action: Strengthening Partnerships for Greater Impact

The Living Our Values series for Illinois Extension staff is designed to explore and celebrate the core values that guide our work and define our impact: Collaboration, Credibility, Inclusivity, and Learning. These sessions help to enhance a shared understanding of the values that drive Illinois...

Fostering Growth Through Continuous Learning

The Living Our Values Series for Illinois Extension staff is designed to explore and celebrate the core values that guide our work and define our impact: Collaboration, Credibility, Inclusivity, and Learning. These sessions help to enhance a shared understanding of the values that drive Illinois...

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Town Hall Recordings

Access recorded public town hall sessions held to engage and update both internal and external stakeholders throughout phases of the strategic planning process.

Illinois Extension Strategic Planning Town Hall

 

University of Illinois Extension began a bold, strategic planning process in the spring of 2023 in collaboration with Huron Consulting Group to establish priorities, goals, and a common vision for statewide engagement, service, partnership, and impact.

The initial phases of...