WHY JOIN TEAFCS/NEAFCS

Tennessee Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (TEAFCS) has accomplished a lot over the years and we hope to continue our tradition of excellence.  TEAFCS is a strong association vested in the interest of Tennesseans across the state. 

TEAFCS offers members a variety of resources that you cannot get anywhere else.

Some of those resources or member benefits include:

  • Access to a growing, nationwide network of more than 2000 Extension professionals actively involved in Family and Consumer Sciences programming in their communities.
  • Opportunities to develop and enhance your leadership and management skills by serving in a leadership capacity on the region, state or national level.
  • Forums for presenting research and program information.
  • Opportunities in discussing common Extension concerns at annual conferences, through webinars, and in the Journal of NEAFCS.
  • Recognition for outstanding achievements through an extensive awards and recognition program. 
  • Expansion on promotion and tenure application, as well as performance appraisals
  • Discount on conference registration packages.
  • Access to professional development opportunities on the region, state and national levels.  This includes free webinars for all members sponsored by NEAFCS.
  • Ability to earn continuing education credits through participation in national meetings.
  • Up to date information on the latest products, methods, materials and technological advances to enhance the effectiveness of your programs.
  • Opportunities to obtain free programming information and network with vendors at state and national conference.
  • Opportunity to develop lasting friendships.
  • Opportunity to serve as External Reviews for promotion and tenure, as well as publication reviews.

You really do get back what you put in and MORE

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These opportunities are available to individuals who have been employed by UT, TSU or a county government in any capacity with family and consumer sciences programming, who have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. 

If you have any questions about the benefits of becoming a member, please feel free to contact VP for Member Resources, Schancey Chapman.

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