Outline, Objectives and Dates for the
professional development and institutional building program

Three days December 16th -18th starting at 1pm on Dec. 16th and concluding at noon on Dec. 18th.

objective one: To learn about the duties of personnel of University of Florida IFAS International Programs
objective two: To understand what an internationalized extension system is, its role why it is necessary, and the constraints and opportunities that exist
objective three: To develop the individuals as a team
objective four: To learn from faculty currently involved in international extension experiences

Three days January 27th – 29th starting at 1pm on Jan. 27th and concluding on Jan. 29th.

objective one: Preparing for international extension experience, discussions with experienced faculty
objective two: What to expect during the international experience, discussions with Faculty and students of EARTH via interactive video
objective three: Returning and reporting – expectations and assignments

objective: to give participants first hand experience with people of other cultures during an organized professional development program

Wednesday March 3rd, 2004 – day of travel to Costa Rica
Thursday, March 4th – EARTH, a focus on the university programs
Friday, March 5th - local government focus in communities
Saturday and Sunday, March 6th – 7th - each team member will stay with a family - 24 hours including an overnight
Monday, March 8th – study of the costal Caribbean economy
Tuesday, March 9th – Costa Rica extension
Wednesday, March 10th - Eco-tourism the rain forest and/or volcano area
Thursday, March 11th – community development and extension systems
Friday, March 12th - local and state government, state extension and agricultural cooperatives overnight in San Jose’
Saturday, March 13th – day of travel to the U.S.

Two-days location and date to be determined by the group

objective one: Faculty, local officials and graduate students share experiences and lessons learned from their international experience
objective two: Faculty, local officials and graduate students develop a personalized plan for sharing international experience.
objective three: Faculty, local officials and graduate students report in teams back to local constituents and during professional association meetings.
objective four: Faculty, local officials and graduate students prepare for international assignments, developing an international extension system for Florida Extension and hosting international visitors.

Objective one: deliver at least one presentation to clientele
Objective two: participate in follow-up evaluation, discussions and meetings as appropriate
Objective three: seek out international assignments and opportunities to host international visitors