April
21, 2006
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
UPDATE: POSITIONING WSU EXTENSION
FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Our work to best position and market WSU Extension for
the 21st Century gained some exciting momentum this past week. Members
of the Extension Administrative Team and I had a very positive,
day-long retreat with President Rawlins, Provost Bates, other central
administrators and our consultants from Educational Marketing Group
Wednesday.
The business at hand was to review the wonderful input that Extension
faculty, staff and volunteers as well as non-Extension faculty have
provided over the past several months and the key messages that
surfaced. The retreat format allowed time for a much deeper conversation
about the role and place of Extension within Washington State University
and across the state. We came away with a strong affirmation of
the importance of Extension to the institution and to Washington.
Next steps include further refinement of possible message points
and delivery of final recommendations from EMG. Those recommendations
will spark a new round of discussion within the Extension Administrative
Team about how best to proceed.
I want to thank everyone who has participated in this process to
date, including those of you who responded to the e-mail survey
sent out by Provost Bates (418 people responded!), those who participated
in person in the focus groups and meetings on both sides of the
state, and to members of the A-Team, who have played an integral
role in this process.
EXTENSION ENGAGED: “ANIMAL
HANDLING SAFETY”
Join us on Thursday, May 18 at 9:30-10:30 a.m for the Extension
Engaged on Animal Handling Safety. We all know petting zoos, agricultural
fairs, and farm tours provide wonderful opportunities for the public
to learn about animals and agriculture. However, lack of understanding
of disease transmission can lead to illness among visitors, especially
children, when visitors are exposed to animal exhibit settings.
In 1999 and 2000 over 25 human disease outbreaks were associated
with visitors to animal exhibits. Although eliminating all risk
from animal contact might not be achievable, this broadcast provides
standardized recommendations for minimizing disease risks.
In this program, viewers will be introduced to the reality of disease
outbreak risks associated with animal exhibits, the pathogens of
greatest concern and recent research about hand washing and observation
of fair goers and will be provided a toolkit for organizing public
animal exhibits.
Guests include:
- Zena Edwards, Food Safety & Nutrition Faculty for WSU Thurston
County Extension
- Margaret Davis, Washington State University, Department of Veterinary
Microbiology and Pathology
- Jerry Newman, 4-H Youth Specialist
- Pat BoyEs, WSU 4-H Youth Development Program Director
This program is being broadcast nationwide via satellite and videostream.
Those attending in person should plan to be in their seats by 9:20
and are asked to turn off their cell phones when entering the studio.
For those located outside of Pullman, this broadcast will be will
be available via videostreaming from the Information Department
videostreaming site at: "http://caheinfo.wsu.edu."
You can watch using either RealPlayer or WindowMedia player. The
stream will not be available until 10 minutes prior to the broadcast.
For those viewing by satellite, the tuning information is as follows:
Satellite: GALAXY 3C (C-band), Channel 03 Orbital slot: 95 degrees
WL Downlink frequency: 3760 (H)
Bandwidth: 36 MHz
Test pattern will be available at 9 am Pacific, 12 noon Eastern
For questions about this event, contact program host/producer Scott
V.
Fedale at: fedale@wsu.edu
or via phone at: 509-335-2952. For help with viewing the videostream,
contact Jerry Kyllo at 509-335-9290.
2007 SHOWCASE
Mark your calendar now, to save the date for the 2007 Showcase
which will be held Friday, March 23. If you have any questions or
comments about this year’s events, contact Tena Old, Director
of Strategic Initiatives, Office of Marketing Communications, at
509-335-1467 or skeen@wsu.edu.
Notice to Travelers – Travel
Advances
Travelers who receive a travel advance for meals and lodging
expenses are required to submit a Travel Expense Voucher to account
for expenditure of the travel advance. This TEV must be received
at the WSU Controller’s Office by the 10th day of the month
following the month of travel. For example, on a trip ending April
25th, a TEV accounting for the travel advance would be due at the
controller’s office by May 10th.
Since all TEVs are reviewed by Kasey Schertenleib at the Business
and Finance Office before being forwarded to the WSU Controller’s
Office, we are requesting that TEVs for travel advances be received
at the Business and Finance Office at least 5 business days before
the Controller’s Office deadline.
Travel advances are a point of emphasis with state auditors, and
it is important to follow WSU policy to ensure compliance. Your
efforts to submit travel advance TEVs in a timely manner are appreciated.
If you have any questions regarding travel advances or any other
travel related questions, please contact Kasey Schertenleib at kasey@wsu.edu
or 509-335-2827.
NOTICE OF SUMMER HOURS
With the academic year drawing to a close, it is time for
managers to make plans for summer schedules. Washington State University's
business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. year round. WSU is committed
to providing its full range of services during the normal business
hours established for state offices, including the noon hour.
At the same time, in keeping with a long-standing practice, WSU
will observe a schedule known as summer hours for as many employees
as possible, while still meeting the requirement to serve the public
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer hours will be 7:30 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., with 30 minutes for lunch, during the period from Monday,
May 8, 2006, through Friday, August 11, 2006.
Departments are encouraged to provide summer hours for as many
employees as possible. It is the responsibility of the supervisors
and staff of each area to provide service to the public during the
noon hour and from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during this period. Human
Resource Services encourages managers to be fair and equitable in
making those arrangements.
Administrators at units not located in Pullman are encouraged to
establish summer schedules which provide services to the public
during normal business hours, and still provide as much flexibility
as possible for employees.
The Office of the Dean and Director and the Business Finance Office
will both have someone available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, however
staff members will take turns taking advantage of the summer hours
and vacations.
SCHEDULE
Linda and John will be in the office on Monday and attending
a variety of meetings in Puyallup, and Mount Vernon Tuesday through
Thursday. Linda will be on annual leave Friday and John will be
in the office. Sherri will be on military duty in Stavanger, Norway
April 24 – May 11.
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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
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