August
18, 2006
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
WSU EXTENSION AND CAHNRS AT PIKE
PLACE MARKET
Join WSU Cougar supporters for a special event during Seattle
week http://www.wsu.edu/seattle/
at Seattle’s Pike Place Market! Gain an appreciation of the
food and wine we’ve come to enjoy in Washington State and
worldwide, thanks to the research and extension programs of WSU
Extension and the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource
Sciences (CAHNRS). Visit with friends and meet the faculty behind
the products while enjoying healthy, delicious foods, fine wines,
and a dazzling display of wares on Thursday, September 14, 7:00
– 9:00 p.m., Pike Place Market, Seattle, $25 per person. More
information on the website: http://www.cahealumni.wsu.edu/pike/
Please RSVP by September 6 by calling 509-335-2243 with your credit
card information.
RWANDA PROJECT WSU STUDENT SHOWCASE
Campus wide Extension pushed global boundaries this summer
when the WSU Extension Center to Bridge the Digital Divide (CBDD)
lead a team of three WSU students to Rwanda for an amazing internship
experience http://www.wsutoday.wsu.edu/completestory.asp?StoryID=3089.
Ashley Giesa a Mechanical Engineering Student and member of Engineers
Without Borders, Kylan Robinson a Computer Engineering student,
and Jutta Tobias a graduate student from the Psychology Department
designed and launched a now thriving Internet café at the
Maraba Coffee Farm Cooperative in a rural district of Rwanda.
Please join the Center to celebrate their accomplishments and hear
a first hand account of their adventures in Africa and Extension¹s
impact in this remote region. The students will present their work
on Thursday, August 31 2:00pm - 3:30 pm in the Lewis Alumni Center
Great Room.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FROM A WATERSHED
PERSPECTIVE: EXTREME WESTERN CLIMATES
Evaluations from the over 4,000 people who attended the 2005 "Stormwater
Management from a Watershed Perspective" national satellite
conference indicated a strong interest in learning about Best Management
Practicess (BMPs) for stormwater in extreme climates. Consequently,
the October 17, 2006 9:00 am – 11:30 am (PST) October broadcast
will target stormwater management in both winter cities and arid
climates.For more information see http://caheinfo.wsu.edu/video/stream.html
and updates will be posted on http://www.pnwwaterweb.com
If you are interested in hosting a viewing site in your community,
or finding out where to attend this Satellite/Videostream workshop,
please call Jan Seago at 206-553-0038 or e-mail seago.jan@epa.go
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RACE AND PEDAGOGY
UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, TACOMA SEPTEMBER 14 - 16
This conference, for scholars, teachers, activists focuses on issues
related to teaching students from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
The conference will have nearly 60 different panels and 100 workshops
presented by nationally and internationally know experts. WSU Pierce
County Extension faculty have participated on the conference planning
committee.
For the full conference agenda, click on:
http://www.ups.edu/documents/RPCAgenda.pdf
To register for the conference, click on:
http://www.ups.edu/rpc.xml
WSU “WRITE WINNING GRANTS”
SEMINAR
Focusing on the needs of faculty to improve skills in obtaining
extramural funding, the WSU Office of Research is sponsoring a world-class
seminar on proposal development. The “Write Winning Grants
Seminar” is scheduled for October 5, 2006, from 8 am - 5 pm
at the Quality Inn, Pullman. The seminar will not only be available
in the Pullman area, but also throughout the WSU System by video
streaming.
This seminar is specifically focused on our institutional needs.
The instructor, Dr. Stephen Russell, had been a well funded academician
before beginning a second career teaching other academicians how
to support their research by obtaining extramural funding (http://www.grantcentral.com/prostaff_DrRussell.html.)
This seminar is also a prerequisite for the follow-up Grant Writers'
Workshop in which selected faculty personally work with Dr. Russell
on their proposal submission. At the conclusion of the seminar,
tenured or tenure-track faculty may competitively apply to enter
this program provided their department/college/area will provide
half of the cost of the workshop. The Office of Research will provide
the other half of the cost for those selected to participate.
Seating is limited, so please go to http://ww w.ogrd.wsu.edu/grantwriters.asp
for program and registration information. If you have further questions
about any of these programs, please contact Lynn Fister, the on-site
coordinator, at lafister@wsu.edu;
509-335-3825.
USDA GRANTSMANSHIP WORKSHOPS
There are two upcoming grantsmanship workshops. The first of these
will be held Sept. 6 - 7 in Washington DC as detailed below. The
second workshop will be held in Dallas Oct. 17 - 18 with details
to follow. The format for the workshops is a one day session on
CSREES Programs followed by a second day entitled Writing Winning
Grants.
Washington DC Workshop:
Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES),
NERA and the Southern Association of Ag Experiment Station Directors
(SAAESD) are collaborating in the presentation of a 2 day Grantsmanship
and Grants Writing Workshops in Washington DC, September 6-7, 2006.
The first day will be CSREES Overview of NRI programs and the second
day will be the Grant Writing Workshop.
Below are links to the CSREES and NERA/SAAESD web sites where you
will find an overview, agenda, registration information. Space will
be limited, so early registration is encouraged. The registration
is $135 for the USDA Workshop (Day 1) and $155 for the second day's
workshop on Writing Winning Grants. Total for the two day program
is $290. Late registration after August 25th is $195/day. CSREES
Workshop: http://www.conted.vt.edu/usdagrant/
- Writing Winning Grants: http://www.conted.vt.edu/wingrants/index.html
- Agenda: http://www.conted.vt.edu/usdagrant/agenda.html#2
EXTENSION WILDLIFE SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE
Montana is hosting the 11th Triennial Extension Wildlife and Fisheries
Conference, October 14 - 18, 2006, at the 320 Ranch in Big Sky,
Montana. For almost 30 years Extension wildlife and fisheries specialists
have met every 3 years to learn about programs in other states,
to share needs and opportunities with federal and state partners,
to discuss topics and issues important to extension wildlife and
fishery programs and to meet and build relationships with new and
different wildlife specialists from around the country. The purpose
of the triennial conferences are to increase the effectiveness of
extension wildlife and fisheries programs around the country through
conference presentations, workshops, field trips and opportunities
for interaction and collaboration. Montana State University is pleased
to host the 11th gathering of extension wildlife and fishery specialists
from around the country.
Deadline for registration is September 15, 2006 http://www.ewfspecialistsconf.montana.edu
GOOD TO GREAT FOR THE SOCIAL SECTORS: RECOMMENDED
READING
In an upcoming article in the WSU Today, I will recommend reading
the monograph "Good to Great and the Social Sectors" by
Jim Collins. This is an excellent addition to the original book
"Good to Great" by the same author. It delves into seeking
answers to the questions of "do the principles and measures
that lead to greatness in business hold within social sector organizations?"
and "how does one weigh in on those critical principles and
their relative importance for a non-business/social sector organization?"
Collins points out that "non-business" organizations include
sectors like "education, health care, churches, the arts, social
services, cause-driven non-profits, police, governmental agencies,
and military units." If you are interested in further study,
check out http://www.jimcollins.com
. Additionally, both books are available in most bookstores and
on-line through various popular bookstore sources. While the monograph
has value in and by itself, but have to believe that it is much
easier to understand concepts, principles, and terminology if you
have already been through the original, Good to Great. Collins looks
into five issues of social sector organizations that present differences
from the business sector. Those include, measures of success within
an organization, common diffuse power structures, constraints in
getting the right people working for the organization (paid and
volunteer staff), rethinking the economic engine when profit isn't
a motive, and building the brand as a means of creating momentum.
Good tie to our integrated marketing plan!
RESOURCES ON THE WSU LIBRARIES WEB PAGE
FOR EXTENSION
The WSU Libraries' web page has resources to keep Extension faculty
and staff informed on changes and updates specifically of interest
to Extension. There is a general Center for Distance and Professional
Education (CDPE) page at http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/eus/
and the "Extension and Research Units" page is at http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu/eus/research.html.
On the main page, you will see an RSS feed the libraries use to
keep distance people informed on changes. The Extension page has
many links to helpful databases, as well as pre-programmed searches
one may click on to bring up articles in ProQuest which focus on
the specialty of each of the Extension units.
Source: B. Jane Scales, Distance Learning Librarian, Pullman, Phone
509-335-950, scales@wsu.edu
WSU EXTENSION IN THE NEWS: PROGRAM MOTIVATES
WSU VANCOUVER TEENS
WSU Vancouver will continue the youth workforce preparation program
"4-H Teen-Works." WSU Vancouver will continue the youth
workforce preparation program "4-H Teen-Works," a cooperative
effort between WSU Vancouver, WSU Extension , Washington State 4-H
and community partners. For complete story see WSU Today online
http://www.wsutoday.wsu.edu/completestory.asp?StoryID=3087
WSU EXTENSION IN THE NEWS: LATINO FARM
OWNERS
WSU Extension in Yakima County is collaborating with other agencies
to help Latino farm laborers to become farm owners. The work of
Malaquias Flores and his colleagues is highlighted in a recent article
in the Tri City Herald. Click on this URL to read the entire story.
http://www.tri-cityherald.com/tch/local/story/8078130p-7971014c.html
PERSONNEL
Office Move:
Marcy Ostrom has relocated to the Wenatchee Tree Fruit Research
and Extension Center. David Muehleisen and Kevin Dugan will continue
managing programs in Puyallup. Marcy’s new contact information
is:
Marcy Ostrom
Director, Small Farms Program
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources Associate
Professor, Community and Rural Sociology Washington State University
TFREC 1100 N. Western Ave.
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: (509) 663-8181 X 263 Cell: 253-732-3899 mrostrom@wsu.edu
http://www.smallfarms.wsu.edu
CBDD Office Move:
The Spokane office of the WSU Extension Center to Bridge the Digital
Divide will be moving from its downtown location to the WSU Spokane
campus effective August 23. The address for the Center will be individual
room numbers at the South Campus Facility, PO Box 1495, Spokane,
WA, 99210-1495. All email addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers
will remain the same. The individual room numbers are as follows:
Bill Gillis - 211
Ryan Sain and Vern Jenkins - 213
Maria Beebe - 215
Bill Gray - 217
Matthew Mitchel and Matt Kloes - 219
Lisa Holmes - 221
Cindy McHargue - 223
Doreen Hauser-Lindstrom - 225
SCHEDULE
Linda will be in Pullman Monday, Tuesday and Friday. She
will be in Seattle on Wednesday and Thursday for development meetings.
John will be in Pullman Monday and Friday. He will be making visits
to SE District counties on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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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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