University
of Missouri Extension has adopted the
University of Wisconsin Cooperative
Extension logic model as part of the
program development process. A logic
model depicts program action by
describing what the program is and
what it will do - the sequence of
events that links program investments
to results. The Extension logic model
contains six components:
- Situation:
problem or issue that the program
is to address sits within a
setting or situation from which
priorities are set
- Inputs: resources,
contributions and investments that
are made in response to the
situation. Inputs lead to
- Outputs: the activities,
services, events, and products
that reach people and users. Outputs
lead to
- Outcomes: the results or
changes for individuals, groups,
agencies, communities and/or
systems.
- Assumptions: beliefs we
have about the program, the
people, the environment and the
way we think the program will work
- External Factors:
environment in which the program
exists includes a variety of
external factors that interact
with and influence the program
action.
In Extension, we use the logic model in
program planning, implementation,
evaluation and communication. While
the term 'program' is often included,
the logic model is equally helpful in
planning and evaluating group work,
teamwork, community-based
collaboratives and complex
organizational processes to promote
results-based performance.
This logic model draws on
experience with the USAID Log Frame
(~1971) and the Bennett hierarchy of
program effectiveness (Bennett, 1976;
later with Rockwell, 1995) -- an
established program evaluation tool in
cooperative extension nationwide. The
Wisconsin model also draws on
work by Wholey, 1979, 1987; Mayeske,
1994; Reisman,1994; the United Way,
1996; Montague, 1997, and others. This
logic model classifies Activities as
OUTPUTS, where we also include
Participation. This version:
- simplifies the model and
language
- focuses on outcomes versus
outputs
- helps identify who participates
or is reached to meet our
programming and diversity goals.
The Extension logic model serves as the
conceptual framework for program
development and evaluation. A variety
of resource materials are available to
help faculty, staff and partners
understand and use the logic model in
planning, implementation, evaluation
and communication.
The Logic Model Placemat: Print the
8 1/2 X 11 forms back-to-back and
laminate. Rigid lamination works best.
The color side is a handy reference
and the black & white reverse side
can be marked with an erasable marker.
Logic Model
Side A Front (4
color-PDF, 1 page, 26 KB)
Logic Model
Side B Back (black
& white-PDF, 1 page, 20 KB)
Additional Resources
Program Logic Model
materials developed by
University
of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension |