Epsilon Sigma Phi

is dedicated to fostering standards of excellence in the land-grant extension system and developing the extension profession and professional.

Latest information for members

Newsletter, May 2013 (PDF)

January, 2013 board meeting minutes (PDF)

2012 Annual Meeting

Minutes from the October 31, 2012 annual meeting (PDF)
2012 annual meeting photos

Join ESP

Benefits of membership (PDF)

Member brochure and membership form (PDF)

National organization

Visit the National Epsilon Sigma Phi website at www.espnational.org for the membership handbook, award applications and much more.

Philosophy

The Extension Worker's Creed (PDF)
Adopted in 1927 as ESP's creed at the first national Grand Council Meeting, this document has been revised through the years to always be an articulation of the values of Extension professionalism. The first version was prepared by the founder of ESP, W.A. Lloyd.

In 1952 ESP published a book called The Spirit and Philosophy of Extension Work, edited by R.K. Bliss. The entire book is available as an online-only digital book from Pennsylvania State University. http://collection1.libraries.psu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/digitalbks3/id/30351
You can find the original 1927 version of the creed on page 357.