February 11,
2005
Topic's in today's issue of Extension Update:
APPLY NOW FOR LEAD 21
"Leadership Development for the 21st Century (LEAD 21): Linking
Research, Academics, and Extension" Program and Application
-- Applications are due in CAHNRS Dean's office no later than Wednesday,
March 2, 2005.
LEAD 21 is a new program that combines the former National Extension
Leadership Development (NELD), Experiment Station Committee on
Organization and Policy/Academic Committee on Organization and
Policy
(ESCOP/ACOP) programs for leadership training for Research, Teaching,
and Extension faculty, educators, and administrators.
Program goals for LEAD 21 are for participants to:
- Explore different models of leadership and their application
to higher education.
- Develop a peer leadership network in order to enhance personal
leadership practice, collaboration, and diversity of perspective.
- Increase individual understanding of higher education, its
unique role in the global society, and how it changes over time.
- Enhance application of skills and knowledge learned in ten
core leadership competencies.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate a 9-month individual leadership
learning experience.
The LEAD 21 application form for this new program is available
on our WSU Extension Web site. In addition
to completing the LEAD 21 application form, we would like you
to answer the following question: "What would be the benefit
to CAHNRS/WSU Extension/Washington State University by your participation
in the program?" This information can be included in a cover
memo.
Applications for the LEAD 21 program are
due to College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource
Sciences (CAHNRS) Dean's office (421
Hulbert Hall, P.O. Box 646242, Pullman, WA 99164-6242)
no later than 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2005 so they can be
reviewed and meet the national deadline submittal date of March
15.
FYI, past participants in NELD you may wish to contact for information
regarding their experiences include: Mary Katherine Deen, Ed Adams,
and Louise Parker.
PILD FOCUS ON LEADERSHIP AND PARTNERSHIPS
The 2005 PILD- Public
Issues Leadership Development conference, April 17-20, 2005 will
focus on "Leadership Development through
Partnerships."
Plan now to attend PILD and learn about strengthening current
partnerships around public issues and building new ones. PILD is
open to all
Extension staff and administrators and is sponsored by JCEP, the
Joint Council of Extension Professionals. Registration and conference
details is online at www.jcep.org. Session Highlights:
"The Federal Budget Process" will try to explain the
complicated process that takes place in Washington, D.C. to determine
funding
for programs such as Extension. Tina Buch will explain what CSREES
does to prepare the agencies budget. Noah Engelberg will then explain
what the Office of Management and budget does with that product
and how a budget is sent to Congress. Troy Phillips the appropriations
assistant in Congressman Sam Farr's office will then give the perspective
of what Congress does with the budget that OMB sends to them and
how a final decision is reached on whom and how much money actually
goes to programs.
"The Healthy Lifestyle Partnerships" session will feature
how Extension and other partners are working towards the national
Healthy People 2010 goals. Speakers from the CDC, state partners
and other health promotion partners will discuss successful partnerships,
obstacles and opportunities for Extension in future health promotion
education for youth and adults.
"Growing Opportunities for Agricultural Technology" will
include new opportunities working with our federal partners in
agricultural technology and its application such as using hand-held
devices (GPS/GIS) for data collection and predicting agricultural
market trends.
"The Youth & Civic Engagement" session will feature
staff from the American Youth Policy Forum. Extension professionals
will critically examine unique models and review current research
and lessons learned from civil engagement experiences around the
country.
Contact Janean Creighton,
PILD Chair, or Janice Stimpson, Registration Chair, for more information.
PROVOST DIALOGUE FEBRUARY 15th
Hear firsthand from Provost Bob
Bates about important university issues and progress on the strategic
plan. A live videostream will
be available on the Web. On the Pullman
campus you can participate in the CUB Cascade Rooms, Tuesday, February
15th from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm . One day following the Dialogue you
will find Provost Bate's PowerPoint
slides and Progress Report posted on his Web site.
OGRD SEMINAR: WRITING LARGE PROPOSALS
Thursday February 24, 2005,
1:00-5:00 pm WHETS Locations:
- WSU Pullman, Murrow 55
- WSU Spokane, SIRTI 317
- Spokane Nursing, ICN 118
- WSU Tri-Cities, 209W
- WSU Vancouver, CL 116
Register here. Many large, federally sponsored projects involve multiple-layers
of collaboration amongst various groups and in-depth planning and
communication. Dr. Eric Shulenberger will present an interactive
class entitled "Writing Large Proposals." "Large" does
not mean "huge in dollars" so much as "complex due
to multiple participants." Participants may have similar or
significantly different backgrounds and interests.
This class will address problems, approaches, techniques, which
apply equally to large and small proposals, especially to group-written
or multi-disciplinary proposals. Dr. Shulenberger will provide
overview, instruction and other "how-to's" for successfully
writing these types of proposals.
Please note: To those planning on attending at Spokane Nursing
and WSU Tri-Cities the rooms are available only until 4:00pm. If
you would like to continue with the class there will be a live
Web stream.
This URL is also available if you cannot physically
attend the class.
It will also be recorded and saved as a video archive on the
OGRD Web site at a later date. PESTICIDE
EXPERIMENTAL USE PERMITS (EUPs)
If you used a pesticide in field experiments,
or demonstrations last year, you fall under regulations that
a report is required,
which is due to Catherine Daniels no later that February 28, 2005.
WSU holds a collective Experimental Use Permit on behalf of the
entire university.
This permit allows us to conduct pesticide research with the
minimum amount of oversight and regulation necessary provided
we follow
the provisions of the permit. If you are curious about the provisions,
you can view
a copy of the current permit.
Background information can also be found in the WSU
Pesticide Policy.
During 2004, reporting
requirements were in place for all WSU personnel, at all locations,
who performed research using experimental pesticides (non-registered
active
ingredients) or experimental uses of registered pesticides
(non-registered crop/site). Experimental uses are defined as
any one of the following:
application to a crop or site that is not on the label, application
of more product than is allowed on the label for that crop/site,
application made more frequently than listed on label, application
made earlier in the crop cycle than the label allows, application
via chemigation if this method is not already specifically
allowed on the label, application via aircraft if this method
is prohibited
on the label, and field use of a chemical that has not been
approved for registration by EPA or exempted from the requirement
of a
registration. Those persons who obtained individual EUP's directly
from WSDA
or EUPs from U.S. EPA were exempt, as were those persons doing
laboratory testing of pesticides. The permit holder, Dr. James
N.
Petersen, Vice Provost, Office of Research, has indicated that
full compliance is expected. Reports consist of hard copies
of completed pesticide application records, a statement of
landowner/land
manager permission for applications on non-WSU lands, a method
of crop destruction statement (for food or feed crops), and
a summary of experimental results. Reports should be directed
to
Catherine
Daniels, WSU Puyallup, 7612 Pioneer Way E., Puyallup, WA 98371.
Questions,
or requests for assistance, can be directed to Catherine at 253-445-4611.
UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO'S WEB-BASED WATER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
The University
of Idaho's Web-based Water Certificate Program is developed for
people who have already completed a college degree
and consists of 12 credits of course work in water-related areas.
Working professionals are an important target audience of this
certificate program. The Water Science Certificate consists of
12 credits selected from the following courses. A minimum of 3
credits is required in each of the following areas: (1) water quality,
(2) hydrology, and (3) water management and policy. Refer to the
University of Idaho General
Catalog for course description and prerequisite requirements.
For more information about this program check
out the flyer on
the Web at or contact Bob
Mahler.
BUSINESS FINANCE OFFICE TO OFFER TRAINING
USING NEW SOFTWARE
The CAHNRS Business Finance Office intends
to use Breeze software for future training sessions. This software
allows anyone
to attend
a live, interactive, Web-based training session by simply logging
into a specified Breeze Web site. In order to use Breeze you must
have Flash plug in on your computer. By clicking on the following
link, http://caheinfo.wsu.edu/breeze/, you can determine if you
have the software loaded on your computer or not, in which case
a download link is provided. Everyone is encouraged to take a moment
to insure that you have the Flash plug in loaded, so that you can
take advantage of trainings using this new technology. For more
information contact Bob Hoffmann or 509-335-7744.
FEDERAL AND STATE BUDGET UPDATES
1) Federal Budget:
Fully 15% or $4.5mil of WSU Extension's budget is derived from
the USDA Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension
Service (CSREES) budget in categories called "formula funds
(Smith-Lever) and in special projects. So here is a quick summary
of the President's Budget Request for the fiscal year that begins
on October 1, 2005 (F.Y. 2006) which was released earlier this
week. You can access a number of USDA and CSREES budget documents
from the National Association
of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC)
advocacy agency Web posting. Links to those documents are also
set forth below:
CSREES Budget Documents
www.nasulgc-bac.com/documents/FY2006/CSREES_Overview.htm
www.nasulgc-bac.com/documents/FY2006/2006_CSREES_Bush.xls
www.nasulgc-bac.com/documents/FY2006/FY2006_USDA.pdf
www.nasulgc-bac.com/documents/FY2006/FY2006_USDA_Appendix.pdf The CSREES agency's own documentation provides a quick and appropriate
overview:
"The F.Y. 2006 budget request supports the administration's
commitment to competitive programs and to the streamlining of program
delivery. In a time of limited resources this is accomplished by:
(a) increasing funding for the National Research Initiative (NRI),
(b) adding the new State Agricultural Experiment Stations Competitive
Grants Program, (c) reducing funding for the Hatch Act and McIntire-Stennis
Cooperative Forestry programs, (d) eliminating the Animal Health
and Disease, Section 1433 Research Program, and (e) transferring
programs authorized by Section 406 of the Agricultural Research,
Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 to the NRI and new
State Agricultural Experiment Stations Competitive Grants Programs.
The budget proposes funding of $250,000,000 for the NRI to support:
(a) increases in genomics, food, nutrition and obesity, (b) water
quality, food safety, and pest related programs formerly funded
under Integrated Activities; and (c) ongoing research activities
under the program. This is an increase of $70,448,000 over the
F.Y. 2005 Appropriations Act.
The F.Y. 2006 Budget includes funding of $75,000,000 for the new
State Agricultural Experiment Stations Competitive Grants Program.
This program supports system-wide research planning and coordination
and regional, state, and local applied research in areas such as
new product/new uses, social sciences, and the environment including
ecosystem management. It is proposed that the program also will
support research focused on methyl bromide and organic transition
formerly funded under Integrated Activities, as well as some of
the activities formerly supported by the Hatch Act, McIntire-Stennis
Cooperative Forestry, and Animal Health and Disease Programs.
Increases are proposed for the Food and Agriculture Defense Initiative
(formerly Homeland Security Program) and the new Higher Education
Agrosecurity Program to expand current efforts that address agricultural
security issues. The budget proposal includes $3,000,000 for the
New Technologies for Ag Extension Program to support systems that
will make available research-based education offered by the E-Extension
network.
Increases are also proposed for the Evans-Allen Program, Graduate
Fellowship Program, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program,
1890 Institutions Extension Program, and the Outreach and Technical
Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers grants
program under Section 2501. The F.Y. 2006 Budget includes funding
to continue current program activities for most of the other
CSREES programs and in some cases restores programs to the F.Y.
2005 President's
Budget level. Earmarked Special Research Grants, Extension and Research Federal
Administration projects and grants, and several specific, targeted
programs are not proposed for funding in F.Y. 2006."
So, how do we respond to this information? The most dramatic change
is the redirection of the formula based programs to competitive
grants for agriculture research (this does not include changes
to Extension's Smith-Lever formula funds). There are several reductions
that would directly affect the agricultural research at WSU. Of
greatest concern is the proposal to eliminate all research-related
formula funds over the next two years. The specific proposal is
to eliminate 50% of Hatch and McIntire Stennis funds and all of
the Animal Health funds in FY06. The remaining Hatch and McIntire
Stennis funds would be eliminated in FY07.
Federal formula funds account for about 17% of the WSU Agricultural
Research Center (ARC) base budget and support between 50 and
100 salary lines. They also are the sole source of funds for the
various
multistate research projects and committees in which many ARC
faculty members participate.
Although Smith Lever Extension formula funds are not included
in the cuts, the loss of Hatch (agriculture research) and McIntyre-Stennis
(natural resources) has impacts on Extension specialists who usually
have split appointments between Extension and the ARC (ag experiment
station). Of course, the President's budget is just the first step
and Congress must now weight in on the matter. So there is much
left to be done and decided before all of this is over. I will
keep you posted and I encourage you to frequently go to the Web
site http://www.nasulgc-bac.com.
2) State Budget
Washington State University and University of Washington continue
to go forward with the joint funding request. Briefing papers
for the state biennial budget are available on the Olympia
Update Web site.
However, a new research funding opportunity has recently emerged.
Governor Christine Gregoire has offered a forward-looking plan
to invest in biomedical research and facilities and create thousands
of new jobs.
The proposal is appealing to WSU on several levels. The $350
million plan would provide money toward research at the University
of Washington,
Washington State University and the Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory in Richland. The "Life Sciences Discovery Fund" as
it is called will be funded through a windfall from the 1998 national
settlement between the states and the tobacco industry - in essence,
lawyers' fees awarded four states - and puts the money directly
to work providing seed money for biomedical research. Read more
about it by referring to HB1623 or SB5581 on the state
legislature Web site. FACULTY
SENATE SALARY SURVEY ONLINE
The Faculty Senate met Thursday, February
10, and Robbie Rosenman, School of Economic Sciences, made a
report from the Faculty Salary
Task Force. The full
report from the Faculty Salary Task Force is available.
WANT TO INCLUDE 4-H IN YOUR ESTATE PLAN?
I'm pleased to tell you
a set of four new documents or "tools" for
helping individuals leave a legacy for the Washington State 4-H
program have now been developed. Thanks go to Megan Riebe, 4H /
Extension Director of Development, Pat BoyEs, and the members of
4-H Foundation for recognizing the potential in gift planning strategies.
The publications are titled:
- Estate Planning
- Making a Bequest
- Retained Life Estate
- Charitable Remainder Trust
These documents will be posted on the 4-H
Web site. in the near future.
INPUT SOUGHT FOR EARLY LEARNING DEVELOPMENT BENCHMARKS
The Office
of the Governor of Washington and the Office of the Superintendent
of Public Instruction have joined forces to create
a document to assist child care providers, health care professionals,
and parents in identifying developmental and learning benchmarks
for ages birth to kindergarten entry. Debbie Handy, WSU, is one
of a 30 member advisory panel selected to participate in the process
of guiding the development of the benchmarks, evaluating and seeking
the input of other related groups of individuals regarding the
benchmarks. We need your help.
A draft of the Early Learning and Development Benchmarks is now
available for viewing and providing input. Please take time to
look at the document, even a part of it, and complete the online
evaluation. All evaluations must be complete and submitted online
by February 28. The greater the number of evaluations we have,
the better suited to Washington's needs it will be in its final
form. If you have questions regarding the document, feel free to
contact Debbie.
Hard copies of the document may be requested for review. Source: Deborah J. Handy, PhD, WSU Department of Human Development
WECN ANNUAL REPORT
We all value the access to the Washington
Educational Conferencing Network (WECN) system for videoconferencing
from locations
throughout
the state. If you want to know more about the increasing level
of activity of our WECN system, go to the WECN
Web site and click on Annual Report. Thanks Randy Cross and Shane Barrett
for your superior service to make WECN an effective tool for all
of us.
NEW ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR EXPRESS LANE PROGRAM
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
has just announced the 'Express Lane' program recently implemented
at Sea-Tac Airport for State of Washington
customers. If you have previously rented from the SEATAC branch,
and have made a reservation 24 hours prior to your arrival, you
are automatically eligible. Here is how it works:
Upon arrival proceed to the Baggage Claim area. Walk up to either
of the Enterprise counters located across from baggage claim carousels
#8 and #14. If there is a line, please bypass and proceed directly
to the counter. A personalized Green Shuttle pass will be waiting
in the State of Washington Express Lane box sitting on top of the
counter. Once you have your Green Shuttle pass, proceed to the
shuttle. Give your pass to the driver. When you arrive at Enterprise,
a car will be ready for you and the agent will greet you and load
your luggage. Once you have inspected the rental car, sign the
rental agreement and proceed to your destination. Any questions
regarding this procedure please contact WSU Travel office at 509-335-2034.
SCHEDULE
Linda will be out all of next week, in Tennessee attending
ECOP (Extension Committee on Organization and Policy) and the national
meeting of Extension Directors. Ed will be in Colorado attending
the Development for Dean's workshop of the Council
for Advancement and Support for Education (CASE) and back
in his Spokane office on Thursday.
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Linda Kirk Fox, PhD
Interim Dean and Director
Washington State University Extension
PO Box 646230
Pullman WA 99164-6230
(509) 335-2933 Office
(509) 335-9223 Desk/Voicemail
FAX (509) 335-2926
lkfox@wsu.edu |
