Professional Ethics
An Extension worker should understand, believe in and uphold
Extension as a profession.
This includes:
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Knowing what Extension is and how it works
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Supporting institutions of which Extension is a part
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Supporting fellow workers in their work
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Maintaining effective public relations
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Knowing and using appropriate channels on matters relating to
regulations and legislative affairs
An Extension worker should know and competently present
appropriate subject matter.
This includes:
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Maintaining high standards for subject matter taught, and
admitting lack of knowledge if and when necessary
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Properly relating his or her own subject matter to the total
Extension program with vision, energy and judgment
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Having a willingness and desire to continually develop and improve
his or her own competencies
An Extension worker should accept the responsibilities that go
along with being a public employee.
This includes:
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Being fair, understanding and courteous, and having proper respect
for human dignity in all work situations
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Holding confidential information as a trust
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Not allowing self-interest to jeopardize effectiveness of the
Extension effort
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Strictly adhering to prescribed limitations on personal
partisanship
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Refusing to accept gifts and favors
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Not endorsing particular commercial products
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Maintaining an attractive and efficient office worthy of Extension
Personal Ethics
An Extension worker should develop and maintain a high degree of
personal integrity.
An Extension worker should meet all personal obligations faithfully.
An Extension worker should maintain a pleasing appearance and desirable conduct
at all times.
An Extension worker should reflect attitudes of high regard for Extension's
clientele, the Cooperative Extension Service and its objectives, and other
Extension personnel.