About Us
The Cornell Cooperative System links research, knowledge, and technology to the needs of individuals, families, businesses, and communities throughout Dutchess County. The system's purpose is education--practical education for residents and decision makers to use in dealing with critical economic, societal, and agricultural issues affecting their daily lives and the future of Dutchess County.
Through
enrollment (pdf) in CCEDC, you help support the vast array of programs and services we provide and you receive our quarterly newsletter,
Land & Living, as well as our Calendar, Annual Meeting invitation and other special event notification. Just print the Enrollment Form and send in to the address noted. Thank you!
2007 Annual Report (pdf)
Constitution (pdf)
Mission Statement:Through quality educational programs, Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County builds strong, healthy youth, adults, families and communities while enhancing the economic, social, agricultural and natural resources of Dutchess County.
Strategic Plan
Introduction
The purpose of this Strategic Plan is to provide direction for accomplishing our goals in the next five years. Four Overarching Goals and attendant Objectives have been identified and are listed below. Work plans will be developed by each program to address the stated Objectives, and indicators will be identified to measure successful achievement. Accomplishing these Objectives will enable us to satisfy the mission of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Dutchess County.
Mission Statement
Through quality educational programs, Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County builds strong, healthy youth, adults, families and communities while enhancing the economic, social, agricultural and natural resources of Dutchess County.
Vision Statement
- We will focus on being the recognized leader in education in the areas identified in our mission.
- We will form partnerships with other organizations when our contribution as educators is unique and relevant to achieve a mutual goal in line with our mission.
- We will develop creative delivery methods that overcome the obstacles to reaching our intended audiences in a large and busy county.
- We will make Cornell Cooperative Extension a well-respected household name and increase community support for the organization.
Values
(Definition - The basic, guiding principles that provide guidance and inspiration to the board, staff and volunteers of an organization.)
Constructive work in the Community
Participation in education provides for problem solving
Development of Citizenship and Leadership - Youth and Adult role model
Promote self-sufficiency/confidence for complex issues
Partnering/Synergy with other organizations
Meaningful ideas
Timeliness of programming
Diversity
Risk taking, initiatives
Family/wholesomeness
Creativity
Respect for individuals
Open Space
Keeping our commitments
Environment
Quality and current programming
Physical and financial health
OVERARCHING GOAL #1
To empower communities and individuals by helping people make positive changes.
Objectives
- To provide opportunities to build leadership skills
- To provide opportunities to develop life skills that result in behavioral change
- Volunteer development
- Develop community involved, civic minded individuals
- Endeavor to reach audiences in different ways; for example:
- Use of computers (web)
- FPC
- Go where people are located
- Provide education to different populations
OVERARCHING GOAL #2
To increase the CCEDC capacity to identify and respond to emerging needs, as well as continue, maintain or expand current programs.
Objectives
- valuate program outcomes and make necessary changes
- Assess various emerging needs, including those related to changing demographics
- Establish linkages and collaborations with other organizations, agencies and educational institutions
- Volunteer development
- Evaluation of paid staff and volunteer retention practices
- Increase diversity of staff and volunteers
- Explore and secure additional funding
OVERARCHING GOAL #3
To establish CCEDC as experts/leaders in the field of each program area by connecting research with practice.
Objectives
- To provide education in each program area
- To provide professional development opportunities including on-going and up-to-date education and training
- To reinforce link with Cornell University, Land Grant System, and other academic institutions
- To utilize research and scientific study results of effective practices
OVERARCHING GOAL #4
To increase awareness of the CCEDC organization as a whole, and its various programs.
Objectives
- To increase marketing of programs
- To explore and utilize various medium based on where people get information
ENVIRONMENTAL SCANNING - TOP NEEDS/ISSUES/OPPORTUNITIES
- Agricultural Sustainability
- Family Economic Vitality
- Nutrition and Health
- Parenting Education
- Youth Empowerment
For more information, contact us at:
Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County (CCEDC)
2715 Route 44
Millbrook, NY 12545
Phone: 845.677.8223, ext. 100
Fax: 845.677.6563
Email: dutchess@cornell.edu
Web: http://counties.cce.cornell.edu/dutchess
