November
18, 2005
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
WSU will be closed next week on Thursday
and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. May you all
have a safe and enjoyable holiday. Thank you for all you do for
WSU Extension and the citizens and communities in Washington State
and the region!
INTERVIEWS FOR ASSOCIATE DEAN AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Two more candidates
are scheduled to interview after the Thanksgiving break. The vitas
and letters of application will be posted on the Extension Faculty/Staff
Web site http://ext.wsu.edu/fs/,
and the Seminar presentations on the first day of the interviews
will be broadcast via video stream. The two remaining candidates
to interview are:
- John Winder, Assistant Director for Oregon State University
Extension Service - Pullman, Monday, November 28th / Puyallup
tours and meetings on November 29th John's materials will be
posted on the Web site on Nov. 21st.
- Gregory Hutchins, Assistant Dean & State Program Leader
(4-H & Youth Development) for University of Wisconsin Extension
- Pullman, Wednesday, November 30th / Puyallup tours and
meetings on December 1st. Greg's materials will be posted on
the Web site on Nov. 23rd.
WASHINGTON’S OWN “CLOVER” THE
4-H FISH NOW AVAILABLE!
You've seen his video and now he has made way into plush
toy reality---Washington State 4-H's very own Clover the 4-H Fish
is now available! He comes complete with his bright yellow
removable rain slicker for soggy Washington winters. He
is 11 inches in length and will only be available for a very
short time. Clover will make a wonderful recognition for
4-H volunteers, youth, and colleagues in honor of their 4-H achievements
or just a great plush friend.
Clover sells for $10, plus shipping. And do remember that
Clovers are happiest when they swim in schools so purchase more
than one. See a picture of Clover online at http://nae4ha.wsu.edu/intro/merchandise.htm.
To order Clover, call 253-445-4589 or email
Pat BoyEs.
2005-2006 WSU PRESIDENT’S EMPLOYEE
EXCELLENCE AWARDS
President
V. Lane Rawlins has announced the call for nominations for the
2005-2006 President's Employee Excellence Awards which recognize
outstanding contributions by WSU administrative professional and
classified employees from across the state.
Five awards are given annually. Winners are selected based on
a review of nominations and the recommendations of the President's
Employee Excellence Awards Committee. Nominations should focus
on the outstanding contributions made by the employee regarding
productivity of the unit, innovative problem solving, positive
working relations and community service.
For more information or to submit your nomination online, see http://www.wsu.edu/president/excellence-awards.
Submit nominations to the attention of BJ Carlson, Office of
the President, 422 French Administration Building, Pullman, WA
99164-1040 by December 14.
Questions can be directed to committee chair
Joan King
at 335.9681.
DIVERSITY CATALYST TEAM
With this Extension Update, I am including
the following message from the Diversity Catalyst Team. I am pleased
with the progress this team is making and I am looking forward
to interacting with them as we move forward with this critical
endeavor.
Message from the Diversity Catalyst Team:
As you
know, Washington State University was selected to be one of seven
universities in the U.S. to participate in the “Change
Agent States for Engagement” (CASE) project, sponsored
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. CASE is the follow-on
to the five year “Change Agent States for Diversity” (CASD)
project. The goal for all 14 universities involved is to help
the Land Grant system function inclusively and effectively in
a multicultural world. This work is congruent with WSU’s
strategic initiatives in Equity and Diversity. The Diversity
Catalyst Team, a group of 14 individuals from Extension and the
Office of Equity and Diversity, is spearheading our institutional
effort with the CASE project.
Many of you will be familiar with the 2003 national Extension
document entitled “Pathway to Diversity”. This
document offered a definition of diversity, which, slightly amended,
has been adopted by the Diversity Catalyst Team so that we can
have a common understanding across the institution.
For the purposes of our work, “Diversity” is
defined as differences among people with respect to age, socio-economic
status, ethnicity, gender, physical and mental ability, race,
sexual orientation, spiritual practices and other human differences.
As a university, we are committed to a culture of learning
that challenges, inspires, liberates, and ultimately transforms
the hearts, minds, and actions of individuals. Respect for
all persons and their contributions are essential to achieving
our goals.
One of the joyful realities of our work so far is that we have
learned about many of the truly wonderful efforts already underway
across the state with diverse audiences. These activities are
included as part of the ongoing Civil Rights reporting that Extension
offices around the state undertake. On a monthly basis, as part
of the Dean’s Friday Update, we will be sharing some of
these success stories with the system. Look for these stories
in the third Friday Update of each month. Also, please hold the
morning of Friday January 13 so that you may participate in an
Extension Engaged satellite program that will focus on the activities
of the Diversity Catalyst Team and provide some training in the
issue.
If you have any comments or questions for the Diversity Catalyst
Team, please feel free to contact Mary Katherine Deen, WSUE Diversity
Director.
Benton/Franklin County:
One of WSU Extension’s principal objectives for
working with Latino youth is to develop stronger linkages between
them, WSU and education. This is accomplished by providing mentors/leaders
that not only conduct learning experiences for these youth but
also facilitate discussions about career opportunities and personal/educational
motivation. Volunteer mentors/leaders from the local community
and WSU faculty provided ample opportunity for conversation about
personal interests, education, and the necessity of being a life
long learner. Twelve Latino Pasco High students traveled to WSU
Pullman campus on a recruitment trip. They visited the campus and
toured the Apparel Merchandising, Design and Textile Department.
Why? Because WSU has a great department, students learned about
post high school options, and many people are unaware that Washington
State has the third largest apparel industry in the U.S., behind
only New York and California. This we did on March 10th of this
year. Originally, the students were to make a mid-week visit and
then again for the Fashion Show on April 16th. Unfortunately, the
mini-grant was only enough to cover the first trip. The news is
that with the help of Pasco High teachers and counselor a companion
GEAR UP grant was received in time to fund a second visit for the
fashion show.
CULTURAL CALENDAR
The Office of the Vice President for Equity and
Diversity is pleased to announce that there is now a cultural calendar
linked to http://www.diversity.wsu.edu which
displays all of the cultural holidays around the world. This
calendar allows for individuals to become more aware of cultural
traditions and to be respectful of individuals who observe them.
EXTENSION RISK MANAGEMENT EDUCATION GRANTS PROGRAM
The Western Center for Risk Management Education (Western Center),
in conjunction with the Northeast, North Central and Southern
Centers announces a funding opportunity for projects that help
farm and ranch families succeed through targeted risk management
strategies. Awards will fund projects conducted between
July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007. Grant awards are generally between
$5,000 and $40,000, however there is no absolute upper or lower
limit on the funds provided to a single project.
Application Process: Go to the Western
Center’s Web site at: http://westrme.wsu.edu/funding/ and
select Available Grant Funding. The two-stage online grants
application process (Pre-Proposal and Full Proposal application)
is fully explained in the Western Center's 2006 Request for Application
(RFA). The RFA is the binding document on application
instructions. It is very important that you read and follow all
of the instructions in the RFA. Applicants who view,
read and follow the instructions provided in the RFA and the
Proposal Resources section will have a far greater chance of
success in receiving funds from the Western Center.
Eligibility: We seek applications from qualified
private and public groups, organizations and institutions with
a demonstrated capacity to develop, carry out and manage educational
projects that create targeted results for agricultural
producers and their families. The Western Center serves Alaska,
Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada,
New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the U.S. affiliated
Pacific Islands.
Multi-Regional Projects: All four regional
Extension RME Centers will entertain projects that cross regional
boundaries. Organizations and individuals interested in
performing educational programs in partnership with entities
in other regions are encouraged to do so under this program. Multi-region
proposals must deliver targeted results in each region served.
The same on-line application system used for project proposals
conducted within a region will accept multi-regional proposals.
If you are unable to complete the application materials
online, please call the Western Center at (509) 477-2168 or email
warnerj@wsu.edu.
WILLIAM HENRY HATCH MEMORIAL LECTURE AT NASULGC
The William Henry
Hatch Memorial Lecture was presented by Dr. William B. DeLauder,
President Emeritus of Delaware State University, at the 118th Annual
Meeting of the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant
Colleges in Washington, DC on November 14, 2005. The Cooperative
State Research, Education, and Extension Service of the U. S. Department
of Agriculture sponsored the William Henry Hatch Memorial as a
tribute to William Henry Hatch, the father of the agricultural
experiment stations. The
Hatch Act of 1887: Legacy, Challenges and Opportunities was
the title of the 2005 Hatch Lecture, and the lecture
and DeLauder biosketch have been posted on the NASULGC Web
site. To access the Hatch Memorial Lecture or the DeLauder biosketch,
you should scroll down the Board on Agriculture Assembly Web page.
CSREES ACTING ASSOCIATE ADMINISTRATOR
Dr. Larry R. Miller has agreed
to serve as the CSREES Acting Associate Administrator, effective
November 27, 2005. Larry’s
professional career spans over 36 years at USDA including the
Agricultural Research Service, the Science and Education Administration,
the Joint Council on Food and Agricultural Sciences, the Cooperative
State Research Service, and CSREES. He graduated from Western
Illinois University with emphasis on Animal Science, Biology,
and Agricultural Economics. He worked for FS Services, an agricultural
cooperative, for a short period until he made the decision to
pursue graduate education.
Larry attended Kansas State
University and Purdue University where he received his M.S. and
Ph.D. degrees respectively with emphasis on Animal Breeding,
Growth & Development, and Statistics. In addition to his
assignment as National Program Leader in Meat and Animal Sciences,
Larry has accepted dozens of special assignments within CSREES
and the REE Mission Area over the past two decades, including
strategic planning for REE and CSREES, a study of the Extension
system, national planning and priority setting for animal agriculture
(e.g., FAIR ’95 and FAIR 2002), a revision of the CRIS
classification system, consultation to the REE Information System
(REEIS), REE representative for developing a Federal-wide Higher
Education Plan, preparation of guidelines for CSREES program
reviews, development of a potential RFA for a SAES competitive
program, and conduct of a customer satisfaction survey for CSREES.
SCHEDULE
Linda will be in Pullman on Monday and on Annual Leave
the remainder of week. Ed will be on Annual Leave all week.
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Linda Kirk Fox, PhD
Dean and Director
Washington State University Extension
PO Box 646230, 411 Hulbert Hall
Pullman WA 99164-6230
(509) 335-2933 Office
(509) 335-9223 Desk/Voicemail
FAX (509) 335-2926
lkfox@wsu.edu |
