Program Committees

Program committees are made up of individuals who have an interest or experience in one of our two main program issue areas (Agriculture & Natural Resources and Quality of Life) and who choose to share their time and talents with CCE-Essex as volunteer advisers. Program Committees meet every 3 months; individual members generally serve for a term of 3 years, although 2 and 1 year options also are considered. If you would like to volunteer with a program committee, please get in touch with the staff contact person below.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the program committee is to develop, communicate and evaluate quality educational programs that address the priority needs of Essex County residents and represent the research-based resources of Cornell University and other land grant institutions.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Each member is expected to participate in the following program committee roles from his/her perspective in the community:

• Provide direction and guidance to CCE-Essex staff on the development of educational programs in response to community issues;
• Evaluate and recommend grants and contracts, and other new initiatives in relation to CCE-Essex's strategic plan and plans of work;
• Act as liaison with the working groups in the issue for oversight and support;
• Provide input into Association policy and operations: fiscal, personnel, facilities, strategic planning, etc.
• Cultivate and develop awareness, understanding and support for the program on which they serve, with potential program participants, targeted audiences, and public decision makers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Program Committee members must be residents of Essex County; have a desire to assist in CCE-Essex's educational programs for county residents; and an ability to actively participate in Program Committee meetings.

TIME COMMITMENT:

Attend regularly scheduled meetings, lasting approximately 2 hours per meeting. Members missing three consecutive meetings without prior notification to the Program Committee may be asked to resign.

BENEFITS:

Opportunity for leadership and group skill development; hands-on involvement in CCE-Essex's mission: Cornell Cooperative Extension puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. We bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping New York State families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.

GET INVOLVED!

We welcome volunteer involvement from throughout Essex County.  Call or email the staff member contact below with your questions about volunteering on one of CCE-Essex's Program Committees!

Last updated December 13, 2016