Illinois Extension’s strategic priorities guide our collective focus, ensuring our resources, and efforts align with areas of greatest impact to achieve our vision.
Each of our eight signature initiatives corresponds to one of these strategic priorities, marking a transformative step forward for Illinois Extension and igniting the flames of change across our organization. These initiatives crafted with purpose, foresight, and collaboration, represent our dedication to empowering communities, advancing innovation, and shaping the future of Extension services in Illinois. While these initiatives are groundbreaking, they are just the beginning—a reflection of our ongoing commitment to progress and excellence.
Select a priority below to explore each strategic priority and its corresponding initiative, including detailed action profiles and measurable impacts.
Each of our eight signature initiatives corresponds to one of these strategic priorities, marking a transformative step forward for Illinois Extension and igniting the flames of change across our organization. These initiatives crafted with purpose, foresight, and collaboration, represent our dedication to empowering communities, advancing innovation, and shaping the future of Extension services in Illinois. While these initiatives are groundbreaking, they are just the beginning—a reflection of our ongoing commitment to progress and excellence.
Select a priority below to explore each strategic priority and its corresponding initiative, including detailed action profiles and measurable impacts.
Community
Support strong and resilient youth, families, and communities.
Economy
Grow a prosperous economy through lifelong learning and development.
Environment
Sustain and restore natural resources in home and public spaces.
Food and Agriculture
Maintain a safe and accessible food, fibers, and biofuel supply.
Health
Maximize health equity and access and support health promotion.
Partnerships
Create and nurture strategic partnerships and share statewide resources to advance our mission and vision.
Technology and Discovery
Integrate research, technology, and engagement to close opportunity gaps and build capacity.
Workforce Excellence
Develop Illinois Extension staff and teams to advance collaborative impact and strengthen a culture of inclusiveness and belonging.