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June
23, 2006
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
WSU SUSTAINABILITY FORUM OCTOBER
23-27, 2006
The WSU Sustainability Forum scheduled in Pullman October
23-27, 2006 is recommended for participants from all areas of the
community including faculty, students, education administrators,
sustainability practitioners, and vendors, as well as business and
community leaders.
Featured topics to include:
- Education and Research - Curriculum Development, Learning Strategies,
Behavior Change Initiatives, Public Outreach
- Operations and Facilities - Financing and Funding Challenges,
Operational Assessments, “Sustainable” Practices
- Community Service and Outreach - The Role of Higher Education
in Creating Sustainable Communities, Service Learning Projects,
Collaborations Strategies
- Institutional Transformation - Strategic Planning for Sustainability,
Conceptualizing Sustainability and the Institution, the University’s
Role as Community Member WSU’s Role in Fostering a Sustainable
World
The forum seeks to escalate the sustainability efforts at WSU through
a discussion of the environmental, social, and economic dimensions
of sustainability that need to be considered in our decision making
process.
For more information check out the forum web site at: www.sustainability.wsu.edu
or call 1-800-942-4978.
DEADLINE EXTENDED – PLATEAU
CONFERENCE CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
The deadline for proposals for papers, performances, individual
or panel presentations, art and project exhibitions/exhibits, and
poster sessions for the 2006 Plateau Conference has been extended
to September 15. Early submissions will receive priority review
and assignment.
The conference will inform participants about the traditional cultures
of the Plateau and pay tribute to the individuals who have preserved
these traditions. This year, the conference will have a special
focus on the Palúus. The conference will provide opportunities
to explore how the tribes are working to preserve their cultural
traditions and the natural resources of their lands. Tribal elders,
leaders, students along with researchers, educators, and other professionals
and interested community members will participate in listening and
sharing sessions that address historical and contemporary issues
that have and continue to effect the status of Tribes. The conference
will also address the work that is being done to preserve the language,
culture, history, and cultural and natural resources of the Plateau
peoples.
Elders, tribal leaders, tribal members, scholars, students, researchers,
researchers with tribal collaborators, educators, health and other
professionals, and interested community members are invited to participate
in the 2006 Plateau Conference, 'The Paluus: Honoring A People and
Their Land.'
For proposal submission procedures, as well as additional conference
information and contact information, please see the URL at http://www.libarts.wsu.edu/plateauconference/.
CHANGES IN APPOINTMENTS –
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTORS
Patrick Kramer, CAHNRS Director of Development, has been
appointed Interim Vice President for Constituency and Regional Development
Programs. Patrick, who has strong support from his development colleagues,
will fill this role for the next six months, beginning June 12.
Patrick will be responsible for building a strong sense of team
among the constituency development officers, both as a whole and
in concert with their central colleagues. Specifically, he has been
asked him to provide leadership to ensure a strong year-end finish
for each unit; to work with each team to finish annual planning
efforts, with consideration for both unit and University priorities
as well as immediate and long-term campaign goals; and to help shape
and implement the new performance appraisal process of development
staff. Patrick will also be working with me and other Deans as we
continue to prepare for the campaign.
Megan Riebe, 4-H and Extension Director of Development, will serve
as the Interim Director for the WSU Extension/CAHNRS Alumni and
Development Office, effective June 12. Megan will be assisted by
Rich Hines, Bob Scholes, and the rest of the A & D staff.
Pete Volk, Land Manager, CAHNRS, is also changing his job. Pete
will join the Washington State University Foundation as a Planned
Giving Officer working in the Planned Giving Office. This change
will be effective July 1, 2006. From that date forward all land
management issues should be directed to Dan Hardesty of the newly
created Real Estate Department. The Real Estate Department is lead
by Mel Taylor and is a part of the Business Affairs Office. Dan
will have a direct phone line in the near future over in French
Administration but for now please call 509/335-2447 which is the
office’s main phone and someone can get you the help you need.
Dan can also be reached via e-mail at dhardesty@wsu.edu.
SCHEDULE
Next week Linda will be in Spokane on Monday and Thursday,
chairing the search committee for the Dean of the College of Nursing.
She will be in Pullman Tuesday and Wednesday. John will be in Pullman
Monday through Thursday. On Friday, both Linda and John will be
attending the SE District Meeting at WSU Tri-Cities. The Extension
Administrative Team is scheduled to meet at the Alumni Centre, Tuesday
afternoon, all day Wednesday and Thursday morning. Sherri will be
attending all three days and Kathy will be attending Tuesday and
Wednesday.
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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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