Abstract
ABSTRACT: Wuli-Shili-Renli (WSR) methodology was used to assess the effects of systematic management on university agricultural extension test stations, in order to understand areas for further optimization. We developed a framework model and evaluation index system, of which, the weights of the evaluation index system were determined using AHP. Using an agricultural extension test station of Hebei Agricultural University as an example, we interviewed and surveyed in total of 225 university extension experts from nine test stations. Assessment showed that the test station system organization produces desirable societal benefits and improvements. In addition, the organizational structure and job allocation were found to act as high-impact factors in improving the optimal system function, with the university extension experts functional better in the incentive and guarantee mechanism than other factors. Our investigation validated that the university extension experts were critical in designing the incentives and evaluation programs.
Highlights
One of the important functions of a university is to provide services to the public (CHEN & HE, 2015)
In management view of both advantage and disadvantage of the university test station system, we evaluated the effectiveness of agricultural extension test stations at universities by using the WSR methodology framework, to provide evidence-based theoretical guidance for continued state funding of Chinese universities that promote public welfare through agricultural extension programs
Nine functions and four objectives were characterized within physics (W) dimension underlying the WSR-test station framework (WANG & LI, 2019)
Summary
One of the important functions of a university is to provide services to the public (CHEN & HE, 2015). The test stations at these universities act as part of the agricultural extension programs and serve as important platforms in transforming innovative agricultural technologies into widespread applications. The China Agricultural University has explored this model based on research and service in Quzhou County of Hebei Province over 46 years, which integrates the agricultural science and education achievements. In 1973, the agricultural food production in this area was less than 1500 kg per ha and it currently has been improved to an average annual yield of more than 15000 kg Another model developed in China is the “Xinong model,” which involves strategic integration of three stations: a test station, a regional demonstration station, and a science and technology promotion station (CHEN, 2013). Our purposes are as follows: (i) to investigate the present research on test station and the WSR methodology at home and abroad; (ii) to analyze the WSR framework model in test stations and designing the research plan and questionnaire; (iii) to verify the model using an test station of Hebei Agricultural University as an example
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