Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals that take on formal or informal leadership roles as a result of participation in an Extension leadership program |
753 |
Number of strategies adopted and implemented to improve the community |
232 |
Number of empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
683 |
Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions |
1399 |
The problem:According to the Education Data Initiative, “the average cost of college in the United States is $35,551 per student per year, including books, supplies, and daily living expenses. The average cost of college has more than doubled in the 21st century, with an annual growth rate of 7.1%. The average in-state student attending a public 4-year institution spends $25,707 for one academic year. The average cost of in-state tuition alone is $9,377; out-of-state tuition average is $27,279. ...
