Professional Organizations - AgriLife Extension Employee Website

All Cooperative Extension Program and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service employees are encouraged to participate in one or more of the professional associations for extension personnel. These associations provide professional development, mentorship, networking, awards, scholarships, and leadership opportunities for their members. Along with discipline-specific professional development, members can improve their abilities and skills as an educator and facilitator. Members can also take on leadership roles at the local (district or regional), state, and national levels. Each Texas Association is a partner with their National Association (exception is TESA).

Click here for a one-page summary of all professional organizations.

Overview

Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) is open to Extension professionals from all disciplines, levels of administration, Extension faculty status and support services.

Awards

ESP honors its members for administrative leadership, distinguished service, and programming through state and national awards. Outstanding external “friends” of Extension are also recognized.

Scholarships

Member scholarships for district, state and national professional development activities, including the National ESP Conference.

Meetings & Info

District, State and National ESP meetings

Contact your local ESP Director or visit http://www.texasesp.org/

Upcoming Event:

Event Name: Texas Alpha Chapter State Conference 2021

Date: October 12-14, 2021

Location: Prairie View A&M University

Registration Opens: August 1, 2021

Theme: Leading Your Career- Mapping Your Own Extension Journey

Overview

Texas Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals (TAE4-HYDP) is open to Agents, Specialists, and Extension Administrators who promote or work with 4-H and Youth Development.

Awards

TAE4-HYDP awards its members for distinguished service and excellence in programming through state, regional and national awards. Awards are given to members and non-members..

Scholarships

Member scholarships and grants for advanced degrees, professional development, and fees for new members. Gives 2 Texas 4-H Foundation Scholarships.

Meetings & Info

District, State, and National TAE4-HA meetings.

Contact your local TAE4-HYDP Director or visit https://tae4ha.tamu.edu/

Overview

Texas County Agricultural Agents Association (TCAAA) is open to Agents (CEA, EA, AA, & CEP) in Agriculture and related positions (horticulture, marine, disaster & recovery, etc.) and in 4-H positions.

Awards

TCAAA recognizes its members for distinguished service and programming through state and national awards. Extension specialists and external partners are also recognized with awards.

Scholarships

Member scholarships for advanced degrees and professional development. Youth Scholarships for member’s children and scholarships for the Texas 4-H Foundation.

Meetings & Info

District, State, and National TCAAA meetings

Contact your local TCAAA Director or visit
https://tcaaa.tamu.edu/

Overview

Texas Extension Association for Family & Consumer Sciences (TEAFCS) is open to Extension professionals working in any capacity with Family & Consumer Sciences (minimum of a Bachelor’s degree).

Awards

TEAFCS awards its members for distinguished service and programming through state and national awards. County Courts, extension specialists, and support staff are also recognized with awards.

Scholarships

Member scholarships for advanced degrees. Youth Scholarships for students currently majoring in FCSrelated fields at Texas universities.

Meetings & Info

District, State, and National TEAFCS meetings

Contact your local TEAFCS Director or visit
https://teafcs.tamu.edu/

Overview

Texas Extension Specialist Association (TESA) is open to Extension/Program Specialists, Extension Assistants/Associates DEA, RPL, Department Heads and Program Leaders with Extension appointments.

Awards

TESA recognizes their partners in work and programming and gives awards to county extension agents, administrative support staff, and external Extension supporters.

Scholarships

Member scholarships and grants for professional development, travel, educational materials, etc. Youth Scholarships for member’s children.

Meetings & Info

District/Campus TESA meetings and State Annual Meeting

Contact your local TESA Director or visit
https://tesa.tamu.edu/

Upcoming Event:

Event Name: TESA 2021 Annual Meeting | Event Flyer

Date: July 19-21, 2021

Location: Courtyard by Marriott New Braunfels River Village in New Braunfels, TX

Registration Closes: Friday, June 25, 2021

Room Reservations: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1620922138218&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Registration Link: https://tesa.taxworkshop.com/tesa_2021_annual_conference_registration

First-Time Membership Registration Link: https://agrilife.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2c8qwhmm29yq4st