Delaware State University

Delaware State University Embarks on New Initiatives to Respond to Needs of Stakeholders in Extension, Research, and Teaching in Natural Resources, Environment, and Agricultural Sciences Programs. One Such Initiative Is the Construction of an Extension Multi-purposefacility. Its Construction Will Enhance the UNIVERSITY'S Ability to Positively Respond to Stakeholder Requests for Research-based Outreach and Extension Education Programs Offered Through the Cooperative Extension Unit. It Addresses Priority Areas of the Rural Task Force Report, Which Includes Improving Quality of Life, Supporting Rural Workforce, Harnessing Technological Innovation, Andfostering Economic Development. the UNIVERSITY'S Strategic Priority Remains in Harmony With NIFA'S Priority Areas. This Project Will Allow Delaware State to Fulfill the Priorities of Enabling 1890 Land-grant Institutions to Be Exemplary and Relevant Research, Educationand Extension Programs, and Participate Fully in the Production of Human Capital in the Food and Agricultural Sciences.the Main Objective of This Five-year Plan Is: to Construct a New Extension Multi-purposefacility of Offices, Meeting Rooms, Auditorium With 150-SEATING Capacity, Research Demonstration Laboratory to House the Cooperative Extension Program. the Facility Will Catalyze Integrated Programming Across Disciplines, Land-grant Mission Areas, Anddepartments for Youth, Adults, Families and Agri-businesses in Delaware.