May
5, 2006
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
eCOMMERCE TRAINING COMING UP FOR
EXTENSION PROFESSIONALS
The Western Rural Development Center (WRDC) is producing
this program with the assistance of Utah State Extension. The training
was developed because of demand by Extension Professionals in the
West. The “eCommerce – Western Style” conference
will be held in Salt Lake City on June 7-8.
The three learning segments, Planning for eCommerce, eCommerce
Technology, and Online Marketing Strategies will give Extension
Professionals a solid overview of how and why e-commerce works and
how to assist their clients in implementing it. By the way, participants
are not expected to become web designers. Extension leaders throughout
the West will receive invaluable training to carry back to their
clients.
For all the details and registration information, go to http://extension.usu.edu/wrdc/ecommerce2006.cfm
Registration is $150; deadline is May 26.
Rural Sociological Society Releases
Research Brief
The Rural Sociological Society (RSS) published a new research
brief, the “Changing Face of Rural America.” This is
the first of six research briefs RSS will publish to support the
research findings reported in Challenges for Rural America in the
Twenty-First Century, http://www.ruralsociology.org/pubs/RuralStudies/index.html
edited by David Brown and Louis Swanson. That volume is part of
Penn State University’s Rural Studies Series and is sponsored
by the RSS. This first research brief http://www.ruralsociology.org/
is found on the RSS Web site. Subsequent briefs will highlight the
challenges of rural poverty; tourism and amenity-based development
in rural communities; competition, cooperation, and local government;
improving rural educations achievement; and catalytic community
development. Contact Sally Maggard, smaggard@csrees.usda.gov
national program leader for Economic and Community Systems Unit
for more
TELEWORK AGREEMENTS - SUPERVISOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
An approved telework agreement allows a staff member to
regularly work from home or an alternative work site, utilizing
telecommunications and computer technology. Washington State University
recognizes telework as a work option that may meet a variety of
needs, including, but not limited to: enhancing employee productivity
and satisfaction, reducing commute trips, and addressing space restrictions.
Such an arrangement requires special consideration regarding purchases,
inventory control, records management, safety and ergonomics and
more. If you supervise an employee who has a telework arrangement
be sure that you are aware of WSU Policies and Procedures regarding
Telework Agreements (BPPM 60.34).
Source: Mary Hoffman
REMINDER: SPRING CLOTHING ORDER
Show your Cougar pride by wearing merchandise with the
Washington State University Extension logo! We will be placing a
bulk order for selected spring/summer clothing items, including
short-sleeved polo and twill shirts and lightweight windbreakers.
We are also offering the windbreakers in youth sizes. Starting
today, May 5, you can view and order items being offered
at http://ext.wsu.edu/marketing,
then click on the “Clothing Items” link. Orders
will be taken until May 19 for clothing items, with expected delivery
by June 15.
Other WSU Extension logo merchandise available at any time through
Bulletins include: pens, lapel pins, ceramic mugs, and post-it-note
cubes. Our hottest accessory item, the travel mug, is being restocked
and will also be available. These items are available for direct
order on the web at http://ext.wsu.edu/marketing,
and then click on the “Accessories” link.
We are also offering static window clings displaying the WSU Extension
logo for only $1.00 (plus tax and S&H). These make great “giveaway”
items for promotional events.
Just fill out the appropriate order form and send in your check
or IRI to Kathy Stilwell, P.O. Box 646248, Pullman, WA 99164-6248.
Make checks payable to WSU Extension. Please submit all
clothing orders by Friday, May 19. We anticipate delivery
of clothing orders by June 15. Orders for accessories can be placed
at anytime as the items are maintained in stock at Bulletins. All
payments must be received before order can be placed.
Please contact Kathy Stilwell at stilwell@wsu.edu
or 509-335-2837 if you have any questions.
The Kittitas County office of WSU
Extension receives the “Community Leadership Award”
The Kittitas County office of WSU Extension has received
the “Community Leadership Award” from the Washington
Association of School Administrators (WASA) for South Central Washington.
The Superintendents of all the Kittitas County Schools selected
Kittitas County Extension to receive the award based on the Elementary
Agriculture Appreciation Day, the Día de los Niños
program, and the traditional 4-H club program that teaches life
skills to youth. The plaque was presented at the WASA South Central
Region Awards Banquet in Yakima on May 4, 2006. A total of 10 awards
were presented to individuals and organizations at the banquet.
Congratulations!
Source: Debbie Schwenson, WSU Tri-Cities
SCHEDULE
Next week Linda and John are in Pullman Monday through
Wednesday. Thursday and Friday Linda will be in Mt Vernon for the
strategic planning session of the NW WA Ag Business Center. Thursday
and Friday John will be in Federal Way for the CASE Catalyst Team
meeting.
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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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