The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 7, No. 32    June 26, 2001

IN THIS ISSUE...
...College of Agriculture FY2002 Budget Reductions and Recalls
...More FY2002 and FY2003 Budget Updates
...Biennial Report is Available On-Line
...County Publication Accounts
...Survey Input Requested
...Presentations Class
...Miami County 4-H Wins Colgate-Palmolive Recognition
...Opportunity to Pilot Test New Financial Management Materials
...Photo Opportunity
...Position Announcement-Assistant Scientist, SW Research-Extension Center
...Research Assistant/Barn Manager - Kansas Artificial Breeding Service Unit, KSU
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives  

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE FY2002 BUDGET REDUCTIONS AND RECALLS
The K-State College of Agriculture is required to make several budget reductions and internal recalls for FY2002. The budget reductions and recalls will be absorbed centrally. Funding of these reductions will come from holding unclassified positions open for the year. NOT ALL REDUCTIONS AND RECALLS HAVE BEEN DETERMINED.

The reductions and recalls include: 

COA
Utility Assessment $ 38,489
Permanent reallocation $ 10,564
Oracle (KSU Software) Assessment $ 10,075

Tentative Utility Shortfall $ 19,246
Tentative Tuition Shortfall $ 26,296
TOTAL $104,670

One exception to the above, is a budget reduction based on 25% of out-of-state travel FY2000 expenditures from state appropriated funds. Final amounts and guidelines from the State have not been prepared. I expect the reduction will be made after the budget process is completed. Please use this information in your financial planning. --Marc A. Johnson mjohnson@oznet.ksu.edu 

MORE FY2002 AND FY2003 BUDGET UPDATES
In the May 15th Tuesday Letter, I provided a Legislative update on budget details we knew at that time. I said I would provide more details later and, even though we still are missing some, I wanted to communicate what we know at this time.

1) Governor Graves moved the second phase of our pay raises from March 2002 back to December 2001.

2) The Legislature made a budget reduction of $2.8 million, based on 25% of out-of-state travel expenditures from state appropriated travel dollars. How this will be done and what K-State Research and Extension's share is may not be known for some time.

3) The K-State Budget Office is suggesting we may experience a 1/2 percent cut later in FY2002, if state revenue projections do not improve. The suggestion is to hold back or, at the very least, plan on paper for such a cut.

4) Another thing affecting us is K-State's move to Tuition Accountability. Under the new system, the State will provide a Block Grant to the University for the State's percent of support. Originally, these changes were not going to affect K-State Research and Extension.

As you can probably guess, things have changed and K-State Research and Extension will receive its State money in FY2003 in some sort of a Block Grant system, too. At this point, we have not received instructions on how to prepare budgets for FY2003.

5) K-State Research and Extension is required to make several budget reductions and internal recalls for FY2002. The following table reflects those reductions. NOT ALL REDUCTIONS AND RECALLS HAVE BEEN DETERMINED.

For CES, due to the way we handle money, we will be holding area and campus positions open for a year in exchange for handling (or funding) the above listed cuts centrally.

For AES, the budget reductions and recalls will be passed directly to the various units to handle.

If the FICA dollars (mentioned in the news recently and which were overpaid to the federal government) are refunded in FY2002, they will be used to cover the Current Services deficit.

For the Non-Funded Federal Reduction shortfall, we are seeking a supplemental budget allocation for FY2002 for both CES and AES.

6) Once the State funding situation is better understood for FY2002, there may be additional recalls to pay for such things as a new computer server for campus.

I realize these are very trying times for everyone. We have a lot of uncertainty and do not know how soon decisions will come from the State and University levels. However, I want to thank everyone for their continued good work and ask for your continued patience. Also, please keep in mind we are much more fortunate than university systems in some states. As we learn more budget information, I will share those details with you.  Have a good summer. --Marc A. Johnson mjohnson@oznet.ksu.edu 

BIENNIAL REPORT IS AVAILABLE ON-LINE
In the past, each scientist has received a personal copy of the Biennial Report of the Director of the Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station. The most recent issue, the 40th Biennial Report, was produced in electronic format only and is available on the Web at www.oznet.ksu.edu/library/misc2/br40.pdf . Future issues will be produced electronically on an annual basis.

This report lists all publications and active projects from July 1, 1998, to June 30, 2000. We in the Director’s Office feel your accomplishments were outstanding and contributed significantly to the welfare of all Kansans. --Marc A. Johnson mjohnson@oznet.ksu.edu 

COUNTY PUBLICATION ACCOUNTS
You will receive from your Area Director a letter which will confirm the amount of money set aside in an escrow account for you to use to purchase publications. Prior to FY2002, you could use this money only for publications that are distributed at no cost to residents of your county. Effective with this new allocation for FY2002, you may also use the funds in your account for "for sale" or cost recovery materials printed by K-State Research and Extension or the 4-H Cooperative Curriculum System.

This policy change gives each county the opportunity to manage their account in a way that best meets their needs. Since state statutes preclude selling publications outright, we would encourage, however, that the fund be used to purchase only minimal copies of "for sale" items that would be given away to clients. For classes, workshops and events where "for sale" materials will be used as part of the program, use a registration fee deposited to your educational services account as a source for payment.

It is our intent to provide each county the fund balance in their account with each shipment. Once the account balance is zero, the county will be invoiced for all additional purchases.

This change, while not major, will necessitate discussion at an office conference which includes all agents, office professionals and assistants. An agreement should be reached on how the funds will be used and the needs of the office met.

Letterhead paper, envelopes and marketing items cannot be purchased with funds in the publication account. If further clarification is needed, contact your Area Director. --Richard Wootton rwootton@oznet.ksu.edu 

SURVEY INPUT REQUESTED
Within the next few weeks you may receive a request to participate in an interview or to complete a survey regarding how we plan and implement research and extension projects within K-State Research and Extension. The input is being gathered by Dr. Ali Muhammad, who has been a guest on the KSU campus for about six months.

Dr. Muhammad is the Principal Scientific Officer of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council; his objective with the survey is to evaluate and compare agricultural research and extension planning of Kansas and Bangladesh. Faculty in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering have hosted this international visitor.

Your assistance in being available to Ali Muhammad for an interview or taking time to complete a short survey will be appreciated. -- Richard Wootton rwootton@oznet.ksu.edu ; James Koelliker koellik@bae.ksu.edu

PRESENTATIONS CLASS
On Friday, July 6, IET will conduct a basic Presentations class. Please bring some material along that you'd like to create a slide show from. Or, if you'd like to revise an existing show, bring it on disk. In either case, we'll provide assistance.

WHAT:     Basics of Presentations
WHEN:     Friday morning, July 6, 9 to noon.
WHERE:   Umberger 317
HOW:       Call Regina at 532-6270 to enroll.

--Kathy Wright kwright@oznet.ksu.edu 

MIAMI COUNTY 4-H WINS COLGATE-PALMOLIVE RECOGNITION
Congratulations to Miami County 4-H Junior Leaders for receiving fourth place in the Colgate-Palmolive's search for outstanding community service projects by young Americans. As part of their anti-hunger project, they collected over 2,253 non-perishable food items and $442.00 which were distributed to local food pantries. A mini-hunger house was built to help at the collection sites.

The $100 cash award from Colgate-Palmolive will be used by teen leaders to prepare a meal for about 100 needy children and adults at a soup kitchen in Kansas City, June 29. This project was stimulated by the anti-hunger Recognition Grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, administered by the Department of 4-H Youth Development. --Steve Fisher  sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu 

OPPORTUNITY TO PILOT TEST NEW FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT MATERIALS
A new national 4-H CCS curriculum in personal financial management is ready for pilot testing this fall. The curriculum committee is looking for sites across the country for piloting Financial Champions. The activities need to be piloted in September, October and November. We anticipate that pilot sites will receive their packets with draft copies of the curriculum and consent letters to participate in the evaluation by mid-September. Feedback to the committee must be completed by December 1, 2001.

Financial Champions is designed for youth, ages 13-15 or grades 7-9. Financial Champions has two project books (13 youth activity units) and one helper's guide. Participating youth will learn to understand the impact of their personality, needs and motivators on financial decisions; how to communicate about money; have financial success by setting goals and preparing a financial plan; ways of handling money; how to calculate interest on savings; costs of credit use; evaluate advertising; evaluate marketplace information and how to make good shopping decisions. There are group activities in the helper's guide for a volunteer or teacher to do with the youth as well as activities youth can do as individuals in the youth guides.

Financial Champions is suitable for use in schools, 4-H clubs, home school environments, and with other youth-serving organizations. The committee would like to pilot it in as many settings as possible. The helper can be an agent, volunteer, teacher, or any other adult interested in helping youth. 

If you are interested and willing to pilot the Financial Champions materials, please send your name, address, phone number and email to Suzanne Badenhop, 236 Scovell Hall, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0064, ahcsbb@pop.uky.edu ; 859-257-5631. The committee will compile a list of potential pilot sites. Final pilot sites will be selected to represent all regions of the country.

If you have any questions about the Financial Champions curriculum, feel free to call Suzanne Badenhop, or the Project Directors at Penn State University, Marilyn Furry, 814-863-7428; and Claudia Mincemoyer, 814-863-7851. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu 

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
The Center on Aging at KU Medical Center now holds a state wide photo contest, "Images of Aging in Kansas." Check their website to view the winning photos from last year (which includes an 8 year old 4-H'er), the rules and entry form. Web address is http://www2.kumc.edu/coa . If you have questions, you can also call Sherry Bates at 913-588-3091. Note that entries are not due until January 31, 2002, so this gives our 4-H members plenty of preparation time. --Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu 

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT-ASSISTANT SCIENTIST, SW RESEARCH-EXTENSION CENTER
The KSU, SW Research-Extension Center, Rt. 1 Box 148., Tribune, KS 67879-9974, is accepting applications for an Assistant Scientist, 12-month regular position. Screening begins August 15, 2001 and continues until position is filled. Required qualifications: B.S. [M.S. preferred] in soil science, agronomy, or related field with strong background in the application of science principles and technology to agricultural production problems. Must have experience with field research, ability to operate equipment and lateral-move sprinkler, and good communication skills.  Contact Dr. Alan Schlegel 620-376-4761 or e-mail ASchlege@oznet.ksu.edu  for position announcement or see website: www.oznet.ksu.edu/wkarc/ . Submit (hard copies only) a narrative summarizing goals and qualifications, a personal resume, transcripts; and arrange for four letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. Schlegel at Tribune. An AA/EOE. --Alan Schlegel

RESEARCH ASSISTANT/BARN MANAGER - KANSAS ARTIFICIAL BREEDING SERVICE UNIT, KSU
Duties include supervision and coordination of all barns and grounds work including care and collection of bulls, health testing programs, purchase of feed and chemicals and ground maintenance. B.S. required; Animal Science graduate, preferred. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Submit detailed resume including names/phone numbers of three references and transcript to: Dr. Jack Riley, Head, Department of Animal Sciences and Industry, Kansas State University, 232 Weber Hall, Manhattan, KS. Review of applications begins July 10 and continues until position is filled. KSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. --Darla Thomas dthomas@oznet.ksu.edu 

VIEW THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS . 

Submit corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@oznet.ksu.edu .

DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR JULY 4, 2001, THROUGH JULY 10, 2001:

Wednesday, July 4
.... Independence Day

Thursday, July 5
.... SW Area 4-H District Horse Show, Garden City, Conall Addison caddison@oznet.ksu.edu 

Monday, July 9, through Wednesday, July 11
.... New Extension Agent Orientation, Manhattan, Statewide, Stacey Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu 

Tuesday, July 10, through Wednesday, July 11
.... ServSafe-Serving Safe Food, Wichita/SG and surrounding area, SC, Karen Penner kpenner@oznet.ksu.edu 

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