Professional Development

Since its inception the NUREC has worked to advance the development of urban Extension professionals through a series of papers, workshops, webinars, and a systematic progression of fellowships exploring the ecosystem of urban Extension professional development at the local, institutional and system level. On this page we highlight how we’ve explored the urban landscape, followed by how our fellows have contributed to core questions and then the workshops and webinars we have produced. A well-prepared professional workforce is key to the success of any Extension program, but personnel in urban areas require specialized support to deliver on the mission of the land-grant university while working at the interface of community and academia. This collective body of work can serve as a roadmap for addressing practices, policies, and trainings to support the urban Extension professional.