Aligning and Elevating University-Based Low-Income Nutrition Education through the Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension System - May 2014

Oct 15, 2026

National report examining how university-based nutrition education for low-income communities can be better aligned and strengthened through the Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension System. Prepared in May 2014 for U.S. Department of Agriculture initiatives, it documents project overview, partner suggestions, and two major components: detailed recommendations at university level and system-wide guidance, followed by findings from strategies, interagency collaboration considerations, environmental scans, geographic and program representation, and personnel oversight. Focus centers on coordination, reporting support, communication, evaluation, and research priorities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages44

Reading Time1 h 51 min

AccessFree to download

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Results

Recommendations

Project Overview

Part I. Project Recommendations

University Level Recommendations

CES System-Wide Recommendations

Suggestions for National Partners

Administration

Communication

Messaging

Evaluation

Research

Part II. Project Findings

Project Strategies

Environmental Scan of EFNEP and SNAP-Ed Program Coordinators

Nutrition Aligning and Elevating University-Based Low-Income Nutrition Education through the Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension System National Report May 2014 NATIONAL PROJECT REPORT ALIGNING AND ELEVATING UNIVERSITY-BASED LOW-INCOME NUTRITION EDUCATION THROUGH THE LAND-GRANT UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SYSTEM May 2014 Prepared by Connie Schneider Youth, Families, and Communities Director University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources For United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition and Extension Committee on Organization and Policy Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Washington, D.C. Table of Contents Acknowledgements ......................................................................................................................... v Executive [Summary ....................................................................................................................... vi](Summary ....................................................................................................................... vi) [Results .................................................................................................................................... vi](Results .................................................................................................................................... vi) [Recommendations .................................................................................................................. vi](Recommendations .................................................................................................................. vi) Aligning and Elevating University-Based Low-Income Nutrition Education through the LandGrant University Cooperative Extension System ........................................................................... 1 Project Overview ............................................................................................................................ 1 Part I. Project Recommendations................................................................................................... 2 University Level Recommendations ........................................................................................... 2 1. Understand EFNEP and SNAP-Ed program requirements ................................................ 2 2. Maximize outreach and outcomes through joint efforts with others ................................... 3 3. Facilitate a positive delivery system environment to build sustainable partnerships......... 3 4. Consider opportunities for coordination and cooperation.................................................. 4 5. Synthesize operational procedures across programs .......................................................... 4 CES System-Wide Recommendations ........................................................................................ 5 1. Develop a system-wide program reporting, representation, and support plan .................. 5 2. Develop a system-wide research and outcome agenda ....................................................... 5 3. Establish a communication repository ................................................................................ 6 Suggestions for National Partners ............................................................................................... 6 Administration ......................................................................................................................... 6 Communication........................................................................................................................ 6 Messaging ................................................................................................................................ 6 Evaluation.................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of this May 2014 national report?

It evaluates and proposes ways to align and elevate university-based low-income nutrition education using the Land-Grant University Cooperative Extension System.

Which programs and initiatives does the report reference directly?

It focuses on EFNEP and SNAP-Ed, including program requirements and how coordinators operate within the university extension context.

What are the two main parts of the report?

Part I presents project recommendations, and Part II summarizes project findings derived from project strategies and environmental scan activities.

Oct 15, 2026

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