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Development of EFNEP and SNAP-Ed Core Competencies in the Land-Grant University System
Susan S Baker1, Leslie Cunningham-Sabo2, Karen Lillemor Franck3
1Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program, Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.
Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior
|November 26, 2022
Summary
Core competencies were developed for nutrition education program leaders and staff. These updated competencies guide job descriptions, hiring, and training for improved program delivery.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Education
- Workforce Development
- Curriculum Design
Background:
- The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) require standardized core competencies for effective program delivery.
- Existing competencies needed revision to reflect current trends and ensure program efficacy across the land-grant university system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and revise core competencies for leaders, supervisors, and paraprofessional educators in EFNEP and SNAP-Ed.
- To ensure these competencies align with current cultural, environmental, and educational trends.
Main Methods:
- Utilized curriculum development methodologies to engage exemplary employees and an advisory panel.
- Conducted a crosswalk analysis of key documents and a gap analysis of similar professions.
Main Results:
- Developed a revised set of core competencies for EFNEP and SNAP-Ed personnel.
- Identified job duties and tasks that reflect contemporary trends.
Conclusions:
- The revised core competencies are essential for creating accurate job descriptions, effective hiring processes, performance evaluations, and comprehensive training programs.
- These competencies will enhance the consistency and impact of EFNEP and SNAP-Ed initiatives nationwide.
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