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University of Missouri Extension's 21st Century Strategic Direction positions extension faculty and staff, county extension council members and partners to meet the challenges of the future. The 21st Century Strategic Direction defines outcomes and measurements to assess continuous improvement. Built on outreach and extension's mission, vision and fundamental principles, the Strategic Direction is supported by program, regional and county strategic plans and by aligned faculty annual performance plans.

Mission

The mission of University of Missouri Extension is to:

Improve Missourians' lives by addressing their highest priorities through the application of research-based knowledge and resources.

As an integral part of the land-grant mission, University of Missouri Extension is a joint venture of:

  • University of Missouri campuses
  • Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
  • The people of Missouri through county extension councils
  • Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • Other stakeholders and partners.

Vision

"Improve people's lives through relevant lifelong learning."

Fundamental Principles >

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Fundamental
Principles

Environmental
Scanning

Serving the Many
Faces of Missouri

Significant Trends
Affecting the State
and Its Localities

Strategic Direction

Critical Success
Factors

Strategic Outcomes:

Access & Quality

Learning
& Achievement

Innovation

Human Resources

Stewardship
of Resources

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