The ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง-๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ with the collaboration of ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฑ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐ฌ (๐๐๐๐), conducted a Webinar and Mentoring Session on the Conceptualization of Program Structure, Updates on New/Updated Extension Policies, and Roles and Responsibilities of Extension Staff and Service Providers was conducted today, March 7, 2025, via Zoom, bringing together key stakeholders and professionals from the extension services sector.
The event aimed to provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of extension programs and foster a deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities required for effective service delivery.
The program began promptly at 8:00 AM with a moving AVP Doxology by the TSU Chorale, setting the tone for the session. Following this, ๐๐ซ๐จ๐. ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ณ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐. ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ญ, ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, delivered the opening remarks, underscoring the importance of the event in strengthening extension services. ๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐. ๐๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ณ๐, ๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, addressed the participants with a message that highlighted the universityโs commitment to advancing extension initiatives. ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐ฒ ๐. ๐๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐ซ, ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ช๐๐๐๐, introduced the dayโs keynote speaker, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ. ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐.๐
. ๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ, ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ (๐ถ๐ผ๐ฌ๐บ).
๐๐ง๐ ๐ซ. ๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จโ๐ฌ presentation began with a comprehensive overview of the "New and Updated Policies of OUES", emphasizing key changes and their implications for extension programs. The first session was followed by a dynamic question and answer segment, allowing participants to seek clarification.
The second session of the webinar focused on the "Roles and Responsibilities of Extension Staffs and Service Providers", providing a detailed exploration of their critical functions within the context of extension services. Engr. Sicangco stressed the importance of collaboration, accountability, and the alignment of program goals with community needs. This session also featured an interactive Q&A, allowing for a deeper exploration of the topic.
The final session centered on the "Conceptualization of Program Structure", offering guidance on the effective design, implementation, and evaluation of extension programs. Engr.
Sicangco shared best practices and strategic approaches to building robust and impactful programs that serve the Universityโs mission and the needs of the community. A final Q&A session followed, addressing participant queries and fostering collaborative dialogue.
The event concluded with a group photo opportunity with the Resource Speaker, capturing the moment of shared knowledge, followed by closing remarks from ๐๐ซ. ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ง๐๐จ๐ณ๐-๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ง๐ , ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐
(๐ช๐ฌ๐ซ๐ฏ). Dr. Baquing reiterated the importance of continuous learning and adaptation in extension work to ensure sustainable community engagement and development.
The webinar and mentoring session, moderated by ๐๐ฌ. ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐จ๐, the ๐ฌ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, provided an invaluable platform for learning, and exchange among extension professionals. Through expert-led sessions, participants were able to gain critical insights into the conceptualization, execution, and evaluation of extension programs, strengthening their capacity to contribute to the broader mission of community development and university outreach.
