September 8, 2006
Topics in today’s issue of Extension Update:
WSU FACULTY AWARDS NOMINATIONS DUE
OCTOBER 6
Washington State University seeks to recognize the truly
outstanding accomplishments and exceptional individual achievements
of its faculty. The awards are designed to honor those faculty members
who epitomize the highest levels of excellence in the pursuit of
the university’s mission and goals. I am seeking your support
in nominating outstanding faculty members whose performance clearly
distinguishes them from their colleagues for these university-level
awards. Information can be found on the Provost’s web site
http://provost.wsu.edu/awards_program/index.html
The faculty awards are:
- Eminent Faculty Award;
- Sahlin Faculty Excellence Awards
- Instruction,
- Public Service, and
- Research, Scholarship and Arts;
- Marian E. Smith Faculty Achievement Award; and the
- Distinguished Faculty Address.
Previous recipients of the awards can be found at the Office of
the Provost Web site http://provost.wsu.edu/awards_program/previous_award_recipients/..
Nominations for all awards are due in the Office of the Provost,
Campus: 1046, by October 6, 2006. All faculty, staff, and students
are encouraged to nominate faculty members for these awards.
Nominators are asked to submit the enclosed nomination form, a
copy of the nominee’s vita, and a narrative stating why the
nominee meets the award criteria and is deserving of the award.
The nominator(s) may be asked to provide additional supporting information
upon request from the selection committees. All awards will be presented
at the Faculty Honors Convocation during the spring semester.
Questions regarding the Faculty Awards Program should be directed
to Donna Cofield, 509-335-5581 or cofield@wsu.edu.
NOT TOO LATE TO RSVP AND RECRUIT
ATTENDEES: WSU AT PIKE PLACE MARKET
Join fellow Cougar fans for WSU at Pike Place Market!
Taste delicious appetizers and cheeses, fine wines, beers with oomph,
irresistible desserts, and fabulous specialty products that have
made Washington state world famous.
Meet pairings of WSU faculty and their community-based partners
from across the state. These farmers and ranchers, entrepreneurs,
and non-profit representatives link up with WSU to keep our communities
strong. Come and learn the story behind the bounty and the beauty
of our signature landscapes.
Brought to you by WSU Extension and the College of Agricultural,
Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS).
Thursday, September 14, 7 to 9 p.m., Pike Place Market, Seattle.
$25 per person. Call 509-335-2243 with your credit card information
to reserve your ticket
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION UPDATE
HIGHLIGHTED IN SEPTEMBER 1 WSU TODAY
Getting engaged?: Sharing expertise enriches all involved
http://www.wsutoday.wsu.edu/completestory.asp?StoryID=3174
is the story of Extension partnering with the College of Engineering
and Architecture, one of the stories in the special insert of WSU
Today on the implementation of the university’s strategic
plan http://www.wsutoday.wsu.edu/includes/strategic%20plan%20update%2009-02-06.pdf
Dr. Vikram Yadama is an engineering hybrid. At the Wood Materials
and Engineering Laboratory, Yadama’s time is split between
research on new composite materials and outreach to the wood products
industry. An assistant research professor and extension specialist,
Yadama views his job as bridging fundamental research and the needs
of industry. In 2004, for example, Yadama began an ongoing project
with Vaagen Brothers Lumber, Inc., of Colville to develop new building
products out of lumber residue.
AFW WELCOMING RECEPTION AND RESEARCH
SAMPLER
Association for Faculty Women (AFW) is the university organization
dedicated to an equitable, collegial environment for all university
faculty. The 2006-2007 kick-off event for AFW is Tuesday, September
12, 2006 with a 5:30 p.m., Reception and Social Hour, followed by
6:30 p.m., Research Presentations and 7:15 p.m., Dessert at the
WSU Museum of Art.
Program: View work by the WSU Fine Arts Faculty, and hear a sampling
of scholarly activity at WSU by Jean Johnson, College of Business;
Dorrie Main, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, CAHNRS; and
Erica Austin, Communication, CLA. We welcome everyone who shares
our goals of promoting an equitable, collegial environment that
fosters and recognizes achievement by all WSU faculty.
Cost: $12 includes hearty hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Dues
for 2006-07 are $15 for new members, $20 for continuing members.
RSVP to Julia Pomerenk, AFW Treasurer, pomerenk@wsu.edu; 335-2522.
More Information at our Website: www.wsu.edu/afw.
SHEEP EXTRAVAGANZA PROGRAM SCHEDULED FOR
OCTOBER 7 IN PULLMAN
A one-day program for adults and youth interested in producing,
marketing, and showcasing high quality lamb and lamb products is
scheduled for Saturday, October 7, 2006 in Clark Hall on the Washington
State University Campus in Pullman. The SHEEP EXTRAVAGANZA program
will present the latest information on marketing lamb, pasture and
production management, and producing youth livestock projects. The
program is sponsored by WSU Extension and the WSU Animal Science
Department, in cooperation with the Washington State Sheep Producers
Association (WSSP).
Program participants will be able to choose from one of three separate
tracks that meet their educational needs and interests. Track 1
will focus on environmental stewardship, establishing and rehabilitating
pastures, fencing options, and sheep health and nutrition. Track
2 will feature an in-depth discussion of processing and marketing
lamb and wool products, the National Animal Identification Program,
and food safety issues pertaining to lamb. Track 3 is targeting
youth producers and 4-H and FFA parents and leaders, will give participants
an overview of the sheep industry, as well the most current information
on selecting, feeding and showing market lambs and breeding stock.
Each track will feature nationally recognized speakers and industry
leaders.
The registration fee for the WSU SHEEP EXTRAVAGANZA is $35 for
the first participant, and $15 for each additional family, 4-H or
FFA member for registrations postmarked by September 20th. The cost
increases to $45 for the first participant, and $25 for each additional
family, 4-H or FFA member for registrations postmarked after September
20th. The registration fee includes lunch.
For additional information on the SHEEP EXTRAVAGANZA, please contact
Mark Heitstuman at (509) 243-2009, heitstuman@wsu.edu;
or Sarah Smith at (509) 754-2011 Ext. 413, smithsm@wsu.edu.
Additional information and registration forms are also available
on the WSU Central Animal Agriculture web page at http://animalag.wsu.edu
under Upcoming Events.
eXtension NAMES TEN NEW COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
Ten new Communities of Practice have been named to join eXtension,
a 24/7/365 Internet-based portal to the Nation's largest educational
and information system:
- Beef Cattle Clearing House
- Family Caregiving; Caring for the Aged and/or Disabled Adults
- Youth Literacy in Science, Engineering and Technology
- Pork Information Group
- eOrganic
- US DAIReXNET
- Corn and Soybean Production
- Urban Integrated Pest Management
- Map@Syst: Geospatial Solutions for Rural and Community Sustainability
- Diversity Across Higher Education
These 10 new Communities of Practice were named following an extensive
review of 19 finalist proposals by the Call for Engagement Review
Panel in mid August. The Call for Engagement Review Panel is comprised
of Extension directors, administrators, and program leaders representing
the five Extension regions plus three CSREES-USDA national program
leaders.
A total of $500,000 will be divided among nine of these groups.
The Diversity Across Higher Education Community of Practice will
receive no direct monetary support but will receive in-kind support
from eXtension through use of its collaborative space and other
development resources.
These 10 newly funded Communities of Practice join eight Pioneer
Communities of Practice, named in September 2005:
- Building Local Economies of the Future
- Consumer Horticulture
- Extension Disaster Education Network
- HorseQuest
- Financial Security for All
- Imported Fire Ant Management
- Just In Time Parenting
- Wildlife Damage Management
In July 2005, eXtension added a pilot volunteer CoP, Pesticide
Environmental Stewardship. A volunteer Community of Practice joins
eXtension with its own resources and agreement with the eXtension
mission, vision, values and guiding principles.
With the newly funded groups, this brings the total to 19 eXtension
Communities of Practice.
These newly named eXtension CoPs are finalizing their Year One
deliverables and budgets with eXtension before entering into formal
contract agreements. A workshop will be held in mid-October for
these CoP leaders to further introduce them to expectations, collaborative
tools, and virtual team skills for eXtension.
For more information on these new Communities of Practice, the
Pioneer Communities of Practice, the Call for Engagement Process,
or information on how to form or join a Community of Practice go
to the eXtension web site http://about.extension.org/
or Carla Craycraft ccraycra@email.uky.edu
or Craig Wood woodch@email.uky.edu
NEW CSREES NUTRITION AND FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
DIRECTOR
Today, Dr. Cynthia Tuttle arrives to assume the position of Supervising
National Program Leader, Director of Nutrition, Family and Consumer
Sciences, 4-H, Family and Nutrition, Cooperative States Research,
Education and Extension Service (CSREES). Cindy has a BS in Zoology
from U of NV in Reno, an MPH in Nutrition from the U of HI at Manoa,
and a Ph.D. in International and Community Nutrition from the U
of CA-Davis. She has a life time teaching certificate in Health
Sciences, is a Certified Lamaze Educator and has been a long time
advocate for community based programs for families. She has most
recently been the Director of Research at the Bread for the World
Institute here in Washington, and as such directed the research,
the grant writing and the marketing communication in support of
hungry people in the world. She has a multi-disciplinary staff and
has forged a great team effort. Cindy has been a health educator
for Public Health in CA, was an Assistant Professor of Nutrition
at the U of Ottago in New Zealand, and an Assistant Professor and
State Extension Specialist in Nutrition at the University of Maryland.
Her phone number is 202-720-2920 and her e-mail is ctuttle@csrees.usda.gov
SCHEDULE
Next week Linda will be Seattle all week for several meetings
including the National Association of State Energy Officials, King
County Extension faculty meeting, the Extension Administrative Team
Retreat, UW Sea Grant Advisory Board, WA Sustainable Food and Farming
Network, and WSU Seattle Week events. John will be in Pullman on
Monday, and in Seattle on Tuesday through Friday attending the A-Team
Retreat and WSU Seattle Week events.
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Linda Kirk Fox, PhD
Dean and Director
Washington State University Extension
PO Box 646248, 411 Hulbert Hall
Pullman WA 99164-6248
(509) 335-2933 Office
(509) 335-9223 Desk/Voicemail
FAX (509) 335-2926
lkfox@wsu.edu
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