The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 8, No. 2   November 20, 2001

IN THIS ISSUE...
...ESCOP/ACOP Leadership Development Program
...Farm Foundation Fellowships
...Card Shower for Wilda Easterday
..."Strengthening Communities: Enhancing Extension's Role"
...Communicator Award Nominations Needed
...Rural Policy Symposium
...EDEN - Extension Disaster Education Network
...K-State Research and Extension Resource Center Catalogs Available
...Marketing Website
...Classroom Technology Courses Offered by Kansas State University
...District Forester, Kansas Forest Service, Kansas State University
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives  

ESCOP/ACOP LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
ESCOP/ACOP Leadership Development Program announces the recruitment of Class 12. The Program is designed to enhance the leadership skills of land-grant university faculty for the benefit of the academic, research, and extension programs of their home institutions as well as themselves.

Phase I will occur June 22-27, 2002, at the University Place Executive Conference Center and Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana. Phase II, the resident internship portion of the program, will be from July 2002 through the spring of 2003. Phase III will be conducted as a two-day program, Spring 2003, in the Washington D. C. area to coincide with the spring NASULGC meeting and Capitol Hill visits.

Additional information about the program, participant selection, and the application form are available at: http://www.escop.msstate.edu/committee/leadership/leadership.htm . To date, 14 K-State faculty have participated in the program: Kris Boone, Daryl Buchholz, Ted Cable, Rebecca Gould, Randy Higgins, Ray Lamond, Denis Medeiros, Dave Mengel, Gary Pierzynski, Mickey Ransom, Alan Schlegel, Mike Smith, Phil Stahlman, and Dan Sweeney.

To be considered as potential candidates, completed application forms must be submitted to the Office of Planning and Reporting by December 14, 2001. Applications will be reviewed by Larry Erpelding, Forrest Chumley, and Dick Wootton. --Marie Blythe mblythe@oznet.ksu.edu  

FARM FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS
Farm Foundation will fund graduate fellowships in the social sciences and extension administration for the academic year 2002-2003. Extension workers at the administrative level receive top priority, and specialists receive secondary priority.

The period of study may range from one semester to one year. The applicant's qualifications and needs determine the award amounts. The maximum award is $5,500.

Farm Foundation must receive the applications, letter of recommendation from state extension directors/administrator or federal supervisor, and two additional letters of recommendations, postmarked by March 1, 2002. Recipients will be notified early in April. 

Applications are available from Marie Blythe, 785-532-6775,  mblythe@oznet.ksu.edu . --Richard D. Wootton rwootton@oznet.ksu.edu 

CARD SHOWER FOR WILDA EASTERDAY
Wilda Easterday's last official day as the Meade County Family and Consumer Sciences Agent is Friday,  November 30, 2001. The Meade County Extension Council would like to inform all friends and co-workers that we are planning a "card shower" for her. If you would like to send a card, letter, or photographs, please send them to Wilda Easterday, P.O. Box 301, Tyrone, OK 73951-0301. --Craig E. Gross cgross@oznet.ksu.edu 

"STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES: ENHANCING EXTENSION'S ROLE"
Land use and natural resources, local government, tourism, leadership development, community services, education and workforce, information technology, community decision-making, are all topics on the agenda for a national Community Resource and Economic Development conference being held in Orlando, Florida, February 24-27, 2002. Registration fee is $150 and will be limited to the first 300 paid registrants.

Registration information and the complete agenda can be found at the conference web site: http://ext.msstate.edu/srdc/calendar/cred_2002.htm .

For more information or questions, contact Daryl Buchholz at dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu . --Daryl Buchholz

COMMUNICATOR AWARD NOMINATIONS NEEDED
All members of KAE4-HA are encouraged to submit entries for Communicator Awards by February 1, to Shawna Mitchell, McPherson County. All entrants need to be members of the association in 2000-2001 and 2001-2002. There are fourteen different class categories, and winners will be announced at the business meeting in Wichita in March. --Shawna M. Mitchell smitchel@oznet.ksu.edu 

RURAL POLICY SYMPOSIUM
“Were the Poppers Right? Helping Rural Kansas Succeed in the Post-2000 Census Environment.” - 2001 Kansas Rural Policy Symposium

Some say that rural depopulation is making the Buffalo Commons a reality, as proposed by the Poppers in 1987. This symposium will focus on how rural Kansas can succeed, given the demographic challenges portrayed in the most recent census results.

Announcing the 2001 Rural Policy Symposium , 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Friday, November 30, 2001. K- State Research and Extension cosponsors this annual event with a consortium of organizations. The program includes national experts, panels of local leaders and state legislators, and Congressman Jerry Moran.

New this year are additional opportunities to participate in the symposium electronically. The symposium program will be held in the Hansen Little Theatre in the K-State Union and videoconferenced with the Huck Boyd Community Center in Phillipsburg and the Dodge City Community College. You can attend any of these locations, or you can listen to the symposium from your computer via streaming audio over the Internet.

A complete program and registration information are available on the website at http://www.oriondesign.net/rps . – Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu 

EDEN - EXTENSION DISASTER EDUCATION NETWORK
The Extension Disaster Education Network is a collaborative multi-state effort by Extension Services across the country to improve delivery of services to citizens affected by disasters. The site with its searchable database and national network of experts is designed to give Extension agents and educators access to resources on disaster preparedness, recovery, and mitigation and to assist in their work with local and state emergency management networks. EDEN provides timely information on current topics, such as anthrax and responding to terrorism. 

For more information, see http://www.agctr.lsu.edu/eden/ . --Charlie Barden cbarden@oznet.ksu.edu 

K-STATE RESEARCH AND EXTENSION RESOURCE CENTER CATALOGS AVAILABLE
Catalogs of K-State Research and Extension Resource Center holdings are now available at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/prev . Click on Resource Center (under the header) to go to the home page. You may make your choice of media listed, then search by title or author. The lists are alphabetical by title. The control number in the catalog of audio-video cassettes has a letter in front of the number to signify whether audio (A) or video (V) cassette. The Resource Center Request Form is also available on this home page. 

The Resource Center is located in 127 Umberger Hall and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12  p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Materials may be checked out or reserved by contacting Martha Monihen, 785-532-6775, or e-mail mmonihen@oznet.ksu.edu . --Marie Blythe mblythe@oznet.ksu.edu

MARKETING WEBSITE
The marketing Website, located at http://intranet.oznet.ksu.edu/marketing/ , has yet another addition to announce. Now you can order your marketing items on-line. Just go to the marketing website, choose   Material, then Material Catalog. So when you need K-State Research and Extension pens, paper, posters, placemats or other marketing items, order them on our on-line catalog.

And while you are at the marketing website, be sure to check out our goals, documents, or add your two-cents worth on our discussion board. 

Please refer any questions or comments to Linda Sleichter at lsleicht@oznet.ksu.edu . --Linda Sleichter

CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY COURSES OFFERED BY KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
Kansas State University is offering Classroom Technology Specialty courses in the Manhattan and Salina areas for the spring semester. The specialty courses are for teachers of kindergarten through twelfth grade, library media specialists, technology coordinators and administrators.

The classroom technology master's degree specialty in elementary and secondary education offers instruction on using technology appropriately, designing projects for use in the classroom, adapting instructional strategies to connect with various student-learning preferences and developing learning experiences that challenge students to be critical thinkers.

The curriculum includes courses such as "Enhancing Instruction through Technology" and "Multicultural Classroom Internet Resources." The courses may be taken for graduate credit.

Specific course information and registration are available at www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/cl/shrtech   or by calling the Division of Continuing Education registration office at 785-532-5566 or toll-free at 1-800-432-8222 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. --Janell Walther jwalther@dce.ksu.edu 

DISTRICT FORESTER, KANSAS FOREST SERVICE, KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The Kansas Forest Service is currently recruiting to fill a district forester position in Southeast Kansas located in Emporia, KS.

Description: Provides assistance to private landowners, communities, organizations, businesses and other governmental agencies in forest management, tree planting, community forestry, insect and disease management and forest inventory.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in forestry from a SAF accredited college or university. Ability to conduct a full service field forestry program under limited supervision; work effectively with others; organize work priorities and carry them out; and communicate effectively. Computer skills such as database and word processing. Valid drivers license.

Salary: Minimum of $28,000. Salary varies depending upon education and experience.

Application procedures: Qualified applicants must submit (1) letter of application; (2) current resume; (3) college transcripts; and (4) three professional references to Ray Aslin, State Forester, Kansas Forest Service, 2610 Claflin Road, Manhattan, KS 66502. Screening of applicants begins January 15, 2002 and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates may call 785-532-3300 for more information or view the Kansas Forest Service web site at www.kansasforests.org .

Kansas State University is an equal opportunity employer. KSU actively seeks diversity among its employees.

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 NOVEMBER 28, 2001, THROUGH DECEMBER 4, 2001:

Wednesday, November 28
.... NW Agent Agronomy Update, Hill City/GH, NW Area, 9:30 a.m., Roger Stockton rstockto@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... NE KS Farm Management Board Meeting, Topeka, NE KFMA, Martin Albright albright@agecon.ksu.edu 

Thursday, November 29
.... SE KS Farm Management Board Meeting, Chanute, SE KFMA, Martin Albright albright@agecon.ksu.edu 

Thursday, November 29, through Friday, November 30
.... KS Livestock Association Annual Meeting, Wichita, KS, Paul Ohlenbusch pohlenbu@oznet.ksu.edu 

Friday, November 30, through Sunday, December 2
.... Kansas Youth Leadership Forum, Rock Springs 4-H, Statewide, Beth Hinshaw bhinshaw@oznet.ksu.edu  and Lindy Lindquist llindqui@oznet.ksu.edu 

Saturday, December 1
.... National 4-H Conference Interviews, Rock Springs 4-H, Statewide, Lindy Lindquist llindqui@oznet.ksu.edu 
.... State Conversation on Youth Development, Rock Springs 4-H (Heritage Hall), Statewide, 3:15-5:45 p.m., Ann Domsch adomsch@oznet.ksu.edu 

Monday, December 3, through Thursday, December 6
.... New Agent Program Development Training, Manhattan, Statewide, Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu  /Gary Gerhard ggerhard@oznet.ksu.edu  /Paula Peters peters@humec.ksu.edu 

Tuesday, December 4, through Thursday, December 6
.... Farmland Advanced School, Manhattan, Statewide, Ray Lamond rlamond@oznet.ksu.edu  /Dallas Peterson dpeterso@oznet.ksu.edu 

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