About MU Extension

Using science-based knowledge, University of Missouri Extension engages people to understand change, solve problems and make informed decisions.

MU Extension makes University education and information accessible for:

Economic viability
Empowered individuals
Strong families and communities
Healthy environments.

University of Missouri Extension is a partnership of the University of Missouri campuses, Lincoln University, the people of Missouri through county extension councils, and the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Vice Provost and Director of Extension Michael Ouart
Associate Vice Provost Debbie Robison
Assistant Vice Provost-Management Rhonda Gibler
Director of Off-Campus Operations Beverly Coberly

Extension programs

4-H Youth Development
Connecting parents and youths with the latest research and best practices to help young people be valued, contributing members of their community.
Ina Linville, Interim Program Director
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Supplying 21st century tools to enhance profitability, strengthen communities and protect the environment.
Dave Baker, Program Director
Business and Workforce Development
Creating wealth for communities by assisting business start-ups and helping businesses remain competitive and prosperous.
Steve Wyatt, Program Director
Community Development
Engaging people to tap into local strengths and University resources to create communities of the future.
Mary Leuci, Program Director
Continuing Education
Partnering with MU schools and colleges to deliver credit and noncredit courses, degrees and professional development in business, labor education, public safety, health care and veterinary medicine.
Human Environmental Sciences
Providing Missouri families with research-based programs on health, nutrition, parenting, aging, personal finance, housing, consumer action, divorce and more.
Jo Britt-Rankin, Program Director

Lincoln University Cooperative Extension
Steve Meredith, Director of Cooperative Research and Extension
UM-Kansas City Carl Calkins, Institute for Human Development Director
UM-Rolla Keith D. Strassner, director of Technology Transfer
UM-St. Louis Tom Walker, Dean, Continuing Education and Outreach

Land-Grant Mission

MU is a land-grant university, meaning it is a part of a federally mandated mission to carry the benefits of university research beyond campus. Federal legislation in the 1800s provided for the donation of public land to individual states. Missourians chose to apply their land grants to the existing Columbia campus. This created two universities in one—a land-grant institution leading in research for all citizens of the state, across the nation and around the world, and an intellectual center to advance liberal arts scholarship. Today, through state-wide offices, publications and web-based services, Extension faculty in every county of Missouri continue to carry the benefits of MU research throughout the entire state.

Updated 07/17/08