Overview
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 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 $100 and automatically include membership in IEAA and NACAA (National Association of County Agricultural Agents).