Benefits to reviewers include:

• An opportunity to help select outstanding Cooperative Extension youth development programs for inclusion in the National 4-H Headquarters’ Programs of Distinction database.


• An opportunity to network with other youth development and FCS professionals from around the country.


• A professional development experience to enhance your evaluation and program development skills.


• A valuable addition to your resume, vitae, or promotion and tenure file.

Reviewers should be able to:

• Review and return the manuscripts submitted for Programs of Distinction in a timely manner—within two weeks.
  
• Make recommendations based on how well the submission meets established criteria.
  
• Provide specific comments that will be returned to the author.
  
• Serve as a peer reviewer for a minimum of one year (maximum of two years)


• Participate in a two-hour web-based training

If you have questions about the Programs of Distinction process, please send an e-mail to Suzanne Le Menestrel, national program leader for youth development research, slemenestrel@csrees.usda.gov To download a reviewer application, please visit: www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/about/POD_Rev_App_2007.doc Please return the completed application as an attachment to an e-mail to POD@csrees.usda.gov, with “POD Reviewer Application” as the subject line. Applications are due by January 16, 2007.