Reporting is necessary for program evaluation and for ensuring Arizona Cooperative Extension is serving the citizens of the state. These two distinct purposes are mutually beneficial, and they are predicated on accuracy of the data reported. With more accurate numbers, we are able to understand the reach and quality of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension 4-H youth development programming more clearly.
Different than other program areas, 4-H Youth Development has two data management systems.This adds unique confusion on how to report impact numbers. This guide is an effort to help reduce confusion. To ensure county-based professionals, administrators, and legislators can confidently state the number of youths served by Cooperative Extension, we must be clear in our reporting procedure.