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May 25, 2007
Topics in today's issue of Extension Update:
WESTERN REGION MID-MANAGERS 2007 CONFERENCE REMINDER
The 2007 Western Region Mid Managers Conference will be held July 17 to 19 in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. The theme for this year’s conference is "Building A Quality Work Environment." There are many issues facing Extension over the next few years. One major issue is an aging Extension work force and the recruitment of new Extension professionals. When we do attract young professionals, we may not understand the differences between generations, including dress, work ethics, values, and communication style. Interactive sessions will include: Determination of Personality Types and Stressors; Situational Leadership; and Generational Differences in the Workplace.
For more information on the workshops, conference location and registration, go to: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/lane/midmngrs07/index.php. The registration form is online. Please make hotel reservations directly with the Snow King Resort. Rooms must be reserved by June 1 in order to take advantage of the conference rate.
WSU KING COUNTY EXTENSION IS MOVING
WSU King County Extension is moving. Effective Tuesday, May 29, 2007, their new location will be:
200 Mill Ave. South, Suite 100
Renton WA 98057
Their phone numbers and email addresses will remain the same. However, between Thursday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 29, they will not have active phone or computer service. Voice mail messages can be left; phone calls and emails will be answered as soon as all connections are restored.
Please update your information on King County Extension in your directories.
MIKE TATE TO TAKE ON ADDITIONAL ROLE AS VP OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
Michael J. Tate, who has served as vice president for equity and diversity for Washington State University since September 2004, now will also serve as vice president for student affairs for the university. See the complete story in WSU Today at http://www.wsutoday.wsu.edu/NISStory.asp?StoryID=6526
LEN JESSUP RETURNS TO ASSUME CHAIR IN ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP
After serving nearly two years as vice president for university development and president of the Washington State University Foundation, Len Jessup, former dean of the WSU College of Business, is returning to his academic roots.
Effective this summer, he will take over as director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies as the Rom Markin Endowed Chair in Business Leadership. See the full article in WSU Today at http://www.wsutoday.wsu.edu/NISStory.asp?StoryID=6527
eXtension LAUNCES WILDLIFE DAMAGE WEB SITE
Whether it’s moles in the lawn, squirrels in the attic, or coyotes terrorizing a neighborhood, consumers now have instant access to research-based solutions for helping humans and wildlife coexist--managing problems caused by wildlife through an online resource dedicated to linking people who need information with the experts who have this information.
The eXtension Wildlife Damage Management Web site puts a wealth of information directly on consumers’ computer screens. It’s an excellent resource for anyone needing information about managing wildlife problems. To take full advantage of the site, register at www.extension.org and choose Wildlife Damage Management.
The eXtension Wildlife Damage Management Web site has been developed through the collaboration of nationally recognized wildlife biologists, nuisance wildlife control operators, educators and people interested in the field of human-wildlife relations.
The backbone of our site is a series of illustrated pages on 65 wildlife species that cause damage or nuisance problems in North America. We included everything from alligators to polar bears. For each species, you can easily navigate through life histories, behavior, damage identification, economics, legal issues, and a complete list of methods for managing wildlife damage.
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The eXtension Wildlife Damage Management Web site also features the following:
- Frequently Asked Questions allows users to submit queries about wildlife management.
- Ask the Expert provides an answer to questions not already available in the Frequently Asked Questions section with a usual response within 24 hours.
- News & Upcoming Events keeps the news and calendar of events current at the local, state and national levels.
- Glossary & Diseases list terms and illnesses that are commonly found in wildlife damage management.
eXtension is an educational partnership of more than 70 land-grant universities helping Americans improve their lives with access to timely, objective, research-based information and educational opportunities. eXtension's interactive Web site, www.extension.org is customized with links to local Cooperative Extension Web sites. Land-grant universities were founded on the ideals that higher education should be accessible to all, that the university should teach liberal and practical subjects and share the university's knowledge with people throughout their states.
PERSONNEL
New Hires:
Kelly J. Fisk, Extension Educator, E-2, Kitsap County Effective May 1, 2007, 100% Extension, Faculty
Dorothy W. Konsbruck, Extension Coordinator, Pend Oreille County, Effective March 1, 2007, 100% Extension Grant, F$NEP, AP
Evan A. Zumini, Information Systems Coordinator, AgWeatherNet, WSU Prosser Effective April 16, 2007, 75% Extension, 24% Research, AP
Bidisha Mandal, Extension Economist, E-2, Assistant Professor, School of Economic Sciences Effective August 1, 2007, 71% Extension, 30% Academic Programs, Faculty
Separations:
Breanna Bergeron, Extension Coordinator, Spokane County Effective May 14, 2007, 100% Grant Funding – F$NEP, AP, Resignation
V. Lori Carraway, Extension Educator, E-3, Snohomish County Effective August 9, 2007, 100% Extension, Faculty, Retirement
Andrea Meyer, Extension Coordinator, King County Effective May 11, 2007, 80% Extension, AP, Resignation
David Muehleisen, County Extension Educator, E-2, Assistant Research Professor Effective March 31, 2007, 80% Extension, 20% Research, Faculty, Resignation
Carol A. Pinch, Director, Budget & Resource Planning, CAHNRS Business & Finance Office Effective April 30, 2007, 50% Research, 33% Extension, 17% Academic Programs, AP, Retirement
Doris Torkelson, Area Extension Educator, E-3, Grays Harbor County, Effective May 1, 2007, 100% Extension, Faculty, Retirement
Michael R. McSorley, Energy Program Coordinator, Olympia Effective May 31, 2007, 80% Extension Grants, AP, Resignation
Alyson Mai, Extension Coordinator, Spokane County Effective May 18, 2007, 100%Extension Grant F$NEP, AP, Resignation
SCHEDULE
Linda will be in Pullman on Tuesday and Wednesday. She will be on annual leave Thursday and Friday.
John will be in Pullman Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
WSU Extension offices will be closed on Monday in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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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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