The Outreach Development Fund was established in 1996 to support the
design, development, implementation and evaluation of programs to
meet high-priority educational needs identified by Missouri
citizens. Funding comes from state appropriations to the University
of Missouri and from reallocations within University of Missouri Extension.
Programs supported by the fund cut across academic
disciplines, campuses and outside agencies for the purpose of developing
innovative, collaborative approaches using the latest technology and
research.
Funded programs relate to the program priorities and
outcomes in the University of Missouri Extension 21st Century Strategic
Direction. The system program development team evaluates
proposals, makes recommendations for approval and provides support to funded
projects/programs. The executive vice president approves funding of
ODF proposals.
The 21st century program priorities and outcomes are:
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Enhancing Economic Viability - Missourians will
benefit from knowledge, skills and practice resulting in enhanced
economic viability. |
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People will benefit from enhanced economic and
community resources.
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Missouri firms and farms will benefit from improved
profitability.
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Low-income, ethnically diverse and small-acreage
farmers will benefit from improved profitability of their enterprises.
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Children, youth and adults will be better prepared for
the workforce.
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Building Strong Individuals, Families and Communities
- Missourians will benefit from knowledge, skills, practices
and policies resulting in strong families and communities. |
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People will benefit from strengthened communities.
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Children, youth and adults will benefit from
opportunities for health development.
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Minority and low-income persons will, as will all
people, benefit from educational opportunities that address their
needs.
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People will benefit from new opportunities for
agriculture developed within changing communities.
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Creating and Sustaining Healthy Environments -
Missourians will benefit from knowledge, skills, practices and
policies to create and sustain healthy environments. |
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People will benefit from improved quality and
stewardship of natural resources.
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People will benefit from healthy and safe environments
in which to live, work and play.
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