Selection Process and Criteria

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Selection Process

Participants will be recommended from the pool of applicants by a review panel identified and managed by the Oversight Team and comprising two communication unit heads, two IT unit heads, one previous institute participant, one appropriate dean or vice president, one state Extension Service or AES director, and one representative of any institute sponsor that wishes to participate. The Oversight Team will make the final selection of participants.

Selection Criteria

• Supporting letter from immediate supervisor at home institution indicating support of release time and money to participate in the program and in relevant administrative meetings at the home institution;

• Applicant’s reasons for wanting to participate in the program and statement of what he/she hopes to gain from participation;

• Applicant’s stated career goals;

• Applicant’s pledge to complete the program.

[Developed by Boone 11/2/06] [Revised by Fedale and Knecht 11/2/06 and 1/8/07] [Revised by M&E team 1/8/07]