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June 15, 2007
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Professional Development Opportunity in Grant Development -- USDA CSREES Grant Writing Workshops
USDA CSREES is offering two, two-day workshops to assist individuals and teams understand the grant development process and fund avenues that are available through Cooperative States Research, Education and Extension Service (CSREES). The workshops will be held October 2 and 3 in Denver, CO and October 9 and 10 in Washington D.C.
The CSREES Grantsmanship workshops focus on competitive funding opportunities. The workshops cover all the competitive funding opportunities and Integrated Research, Education and Extension funding opportunities. The CSREES administrators and program staff give an overview of the agency's competitive programs and the details of the evaluation process. The breakout sessions give the goals, priorities and the past funding statistics of each program. Researchers, educators, extension specialists, and administrators are encouraged to participate.
Please review the following websites for more information:
General overview http://www.csrees.usda.gov/business/training/cpworkshops.html
Denver workshop http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/AES/csrees/
Washington D.C. workshop http://www.cpe.vt.edu/usdagrant/
2007 EXTENSION AND CAHNRS EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE
Network, learn and succeed! That’s the purpose of the 2007 College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences and WSU Extension Employee Development Conference.
The Employee Development Conference begins Tuesday, August 7th and continues through Thursday, August 9th at the Center for Undergraduate Education (CUE) and the Ensminger Pavilion on the Pullman campus.
As a staff member in the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences and WSU Extension you are an integral part of our mission to deliver programs and knowledge to WSU students and the people of Washington. With the CAHNRS and WSU Extension Employee Development Conference you have the opportunity to expand your horizons by learning new skills and getting to better know your fellow staff members. The theme of this year’s conference, “Work, Health and Knowledge: Foundations for a Strong Future,” will help us all build bridges in the areas so crucial to our roles in education, research and extension.
We urge faculty members to encourage staff to participate in the conference.
For conference details and registration, please visit the http://www.cahnrs.wsu.edu/edc/. The deadline to register is Monday, July 30, 2007. For more information, please contact Denise Boyd at 509-335-2954 or boydenise@wsu.edu.
MEDIA SMART TRAINING, JULY 21 – WSUE WALLA WALLA
Every day, 11 to 13 year-olds spend nearly seven hours using media, including television, computers and video games. They encounter a barrage of marketing and advertising messages – up to 40,000 per year – that focus primarily on candy, cereal and fast food. Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think and Be Active! is an interactive after-school education program that helps youth understand the complex media world around them, and how it can influence their health. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development created Media-Smart Youth to empower young people to think critically about media and make thoughtful decisions about nutrition and physical activity. This eight-hour training will focus on media analysis, media production, nutrition and physical activity.
Through hands-on workshop activities, participants will learn how to implement and facilitate the program with young people in their community. The program also covers lesson structure, resources, teaching methods, strategies and tips. Snacks and action breaks throughout the day will model the use of such breaks in the curriculum. The cost is $35.00 and includes a notebook, lunch and breaks. Sponsors include Washington State University 4-H, the Met Life Foundation, Washington Afterschool Association, Food $ense and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. The training is being held from 8 AM – 5 PM at the Washington State University Extension office in Walla Walla located at 328 West Poplar Street. To register, contact Betsy Fradd at fradd@wsu.edu or 253-445-4543 by July 16.
LIFE SCIENCES DISCOVERY FUND INFORMATION SESSION
John DesRosier, Director of Programs, Life Sciences Discovery Fund, and Mark Hertle, Senior Program Officer will be at WSU Pullman on TUESDAY, JUNE 19. A 10:00 AM public information session is scheduled in Lighty Student Services, Room 405. The purpose of the public session will be to familiarize life sciences researchers and health care providers with the focus and requirements of LSDF 07-02. For more information please visit the LSDF website www.lsdfa.org .
Source: Judy Okita jokita@wsu.edu
SUMMARY OF INTEGRATED MARKETING PHOTO SHOOT JUNE 18-22
Nine programs are among the second set of selected programs to be highlighted in still photos representing the best of Washington State University Extension. For the past year, members of the Extension administrative team, faculty, staff, and volunteers have been working with Educational Marketing Group (EMG), a professional marketing firm based out of Denver, CO. EMG is the same firm that developed the WSU “World Class – Face to Face” campaign and accompanying images and creative products.
Here are the programs for the photo shoot, as they align with the Concept Statements and five Brand Drivers of WSU Extension:
1. WORLD CLASS EDUCATORS
Extension’s experts are Washington State University faculty who address critical issues pertaining to our state’s natural resources, agricultural industry, environment, and communities and families. As a result, our educational programs are research-based and well-rounded. They effectively influence attitudes and behaviors necessary to create lasting change.
2. PREMIER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Washington State University Extension’s educational programs are developed with the same rigor, depth, and principles applied to the University’s academic curriculum. As a result, people seek out our programs because they receive a rich level of information they can apply to their own success and wellbeing.
§ 4-H Youth Development, Science and Technology (GPS): Emily Burt, Ferry County Extension (Strategic Goal VI: Empower youth and families to achieve social, economic, and educational success)
§ 4-H Forestry Education: Kevin Powers, Chelan County Extension (Strategic Goal III: Enhance natural resources and environmental stewardship)
§ 4-H Science Camp: Phil Linden, Ferry County Extension (Strategic Goal VI: Empower youth and families to achieve social, economic, and educational success)
3. LEADING RESEARCH FOR INNOVATIVE CHANGE
Washington State University Extension has a track record for effectively field testing the University’s groundbreaking research and bringing the resulting innovations to industry and private citizens. As a result, Washington’s economy continues to grow because the advancements we develop are successfully implemented and create better products, new efficiencies, additional jobs and entrepreneurial start-ups.
§ Bio-agent Program: Dale Whaley, Douglas County Extension; Ty Wilson, Ferry County Extension (Strategic Goal III: Enhance natural resources and environmental stewardship)
§ Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Doug Walsh, WSU Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (Strategic Goal IV: Enhance economic opportunities for agricultural enterprises while protecting Washington’s resources)
4. LEVERAGING PARTNERSHIPS FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE
Washington State University Extension is located in every county and works closely with communities to identify critical needs and develop solutions by leveraging the University’s expertise and bringing together local human, business, social, governmental, and capital resources. As a result, the cumulative efforts of our work in local communities advance the economic and social influence of and quality of life in Washington.
§ Master Gardeners and Digital Diagnostics: Tonie Fitzgerald, Spokane County Extension; Levi Strauss, Spokane County Extension (Strategic Goal III: Enhance natural resources and environmental stewardship)
§ Spanish Language Immersion: Randy de Mars, WSU Learning Center North Central Washington (Strategic Goal I: Create and sustain vibrant communities and urban neighborhoods)
5. DRIVING SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Extension is a bridge between the state’s individuals, businesses, and industries and Washington State University across which new knowledge flows into our communities and local, regional, and statewide challenges and opportunities are brought to the attention of the University’s world-class researchers. As a result, we are driving sustainable economic development in Washington by partnering to find solutions that address real issues in our state.
§ Forest Stewardship Coached Planning: Andy Perleberg, Chelan County Extension (Strategic Goal II: Create and sustain businesses, jobs and the economic vitality of Washington)
§ Competitive Orchard Systems: Karen Lewis, Grant County Extension (Strategic Goal IV: Enhance economic opportunities for agricultural enterprises while protecting Washington’s resources)
My personal thanks go to the “talent” listed above and to the local coordinators, volunteers and program staff who are helping in the preparation and during the photo shoot: Vickie Parker-Clark, Linda Loos, Dave Baumgartner, Ann Fagerlie, Ray Faini and Randy Baldree to name a few. We will look forward to sharing the results of this photo shoot with you in the upcoming months.
** For background on the Strategic Goals, refer to the 2006-2011 WSU Extension Strategic Framework http://ext.wsu.edu/Framework.pdf.
ARTICLE IN NEW YORK TIMES FEATURES CLARK COUNTY LANDOWNERs
Clark County, WA landowners are featured in an article on family forestry in the June 14 New York Times. You can read the entire article at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/06/14/business/smallbusiness/14sbiz.html?ref=smallbusiness.
SCHEDULE
Linda will be in Pullman on Thursday next week. Saturday through Wednesday she will be in Kansas City, MO attending the joint conference of the Commission on Outreach and Technology Transfer (COTT) and the Council on Extension, Continuing Education, and Public Service (CECEPS). Friday she will be in Walla Walla attending the Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC) summer meeting.
John will be in Albuquerque, NM Monday through Wednesday, attending the Association for Communication Excellence conference in Albuquerque, NM. Thursday he will be attending the Southwest district faculty meeting in Lacey, WA. Friday he will be attending meetings at WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research and Extension Center.
Linda Kirk Fox, PhD
Dean and Director
Washington State University Extension
411 Hulbert Hall, PO Box 646248
Pullman, WA 99164-6248
509-335-2933 Office
509-335-9223 Desk/Voicemail
509-335-2926 FAX
lkfox@wsu.edu
ext.wsu.edu
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