College of Agriculture, Consumer &
Environmental Sciences at Mumford
Hall on the U of I Campus
Extension History
Cooperative Extension System began with the
Smith-Lever Act in 1914:
Extension is a national network linking
research, science & technology to the needs of
the people where they live & work.
Extension is educational in program content
and methodology, not regulatory.
Extension History
• Extension Links:
– The U.S. Department of Agriculture and landgrant universities such as University of Illinois
to provide research based education to local
communities.
– There is an Extension office in almost every
county in the U.S.
College Administrative Team
• Bob Easter, Dean of
the College of
Agriculture, Consumer
& Environmental
Sciences
Extension Administrative Team
• Dennis Campion,
Associate Dean
Extension & Outreach
Extension Administrative Team
• Penny Crinion ,
Assistant Dean &
Director, State 4-H
Program
Extension Administrative Team
• Glen Seeber, Assistant
Dean Extension
Operations
West Central Region
• Extension is made up
of five regions in the
state. The SangamonMenard Unit is in the
West Central Region
Extension Administrative Team
• Ryan Hobson,
Regional Director,
West Central Region
Mission Statement
• University of Illinois Extension provides
practical, research-based information and
programs to help individuals, families,
farms, businesses and communities in
Illinois.
Slogan
• Helping You Put Knowledge to Work