Council leadership training
Leadership training for new council members supports the primary functions of county extension councils:
- Educational program development and implementation
- Governance
- Membership
Training modules
Module 1: Orientation for new council members
An introduction to serving on county extension councils and to University of Missouri Extension's mission and organization
Module 2: Be an effective county council member
An overview of the characteristics and skills required to meet the statutory responsibilities of serving on the County Extension Council.
Module 3: Recruiting candidates for effective county councils
A how-to guide on meeting statutory obligations and developing a diverse, representative county extension council.
Module 4: Extension Council Youth Leadership
Provides seven topics to help county councils add youths (14 to 17 years) to their councils..
Module 5: County council elections
A comprehensive summary of conducting annual election in accordance with state statutes and providing opportunity for participation.
Module 6: County budgets and fiscal reports
An outline of state statutes governing the county extension council's fiscal obligations, as well as fiscal management and reporting requirements.
Module 7: Program development
Three modules exploring how the council participates in setting priorities, program implementation, and evaluating programs and reporting outcomes.
MU for You presentations
MU for You other presentations
Understanding data at the local level (PDF)
Pat Curry & Sarah Low, ExCEED
Efforts to Enhance Rural Health Care (PPTX)
Kathleen Quinn, Ph.D., Associate Dean for Rural Health, MU School of Medicine
Tigers for Troops, Providing Assistance to Missouri Veterans (PPTX)
The Veterans' Clinic, University of Missouri
Partnering with Local Schools to Reach Youth Audiences (PPTX)
Mike White, Northwest School District, Jefferson County, Missouri
Inclusive decision making (PDF)
Letitia Johnson, CES, Boone County; Dwayne James, CES, St. Louis county
Engaging Stakeholders (PPTX)
Stephanie Willis, Assistant Director, UM System Government Relations
eMINTS: Professional Development for K-12 Teachers 
Christie Terry, director and Michelle Kendrick, program coordinator of eMINTS