The Extension Unit of OMSC envisions in providing an effective and relevant pool of information and activities that will propel the community towards sustainable development. However, among its major function, extension had been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. This case study aims to determine the management strategies employed during the COVID-19 pandemic from 2020-2021. Result shows there had been changes in the extension dynamics needed by the partner agencies and other stakeholders. The top topics identified are technology, research capability, health and governance. The stakeholder still likes the 8 hour training with the inclusion of demonstration or assessment. The ICT is the most preferred methodologies, which is in line with social media as a source of information. Further, the difficulties faced in providing services in the New Normal were categorized based on the extension process and was ranked as follows: evaluation, implementation, monitoring, planning and agenda creation. Even in the New Normal, the status of extension activities had showed an increasing turnout. Majority of these extensions were conducted online using digital platform.
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Mary Yole Apple Declaro-Ruedas, Leoniel Salibio Bais, Josua Lazo Munar. (2022). Navigating New Normal Extension Management Strategies in Occidental Mindoro State College. Social Sciences, 11(2), 78-84. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ss.20221102.14
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