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Vol. 10, No. 11 January 27, 2004
IN THIS ISSUE...
...Provost
Candidate Presentations Available via Webcasts
...Nominations for Associate Director for Extension
and Applied Research
...K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference
Evaluations
...Total Compensation Summary
...New Farm Management Administrator
...Coming Together for Kansas Families
...4-H Horse Information
...K-State Offers Internet-Based Gerontology
Master's Degree Program & Certificate
...Master Schedule
...Tuesday
Letter Archives
PROVOST CANDIDATE
PRESENTATIONS AVAILABLE VIA WEBCASTS
KSU Provost candidate interviews were announced last week.
In order to offer opportunity for the out-of-state faculty to see the
candidates, we have arranged for the seminars to be available live through
webcasting. The URL address for the webcasts will be: http://www.dce.ksu.edu/provost
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Live webcasts will occur at the following
times:
Wednesday, January 28, at 9 a.m. - Terry
King
Thursday, February 5, at 3 p.m. - Paula Myrick-Short
Monday, February 9, at 3 p.m. - M. Duane Nellis
These webcasts will also be archived at
that same web site for future viewing.
For further information on each of the
candidates, interview schedules, the position announcement, and the search
committee members, go to the web site: http://www.ksu.edu/provost/searches/provost
. --Daryl D. Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu
NOMINATIONS FOR ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR
EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
The position announcement for the Associate Director for Extension
and Applied Research position has been finalized and released. The full
position announcement is available under "Employment
Opportunities" on the K-State Research and Extension web site.
Screening of applications will begin on April 1, with the goal of
holding interviews during the last week of May and/or first week of
June. If you would like to nominate an individual for the position,
please e-mail the nominee's name and contact information to Dan
Bernardo, Search Committee Chair, dbernar@agecon.ksu.edu
. --Dan Bernardo
K-STATE RESEARCH
AND EXTENSION ANNUAL CONFERENCE EVALUATIONS
Most everyone who attended the 2004 K-State Research and Extension
Annual Conference should have received a request to fill out an on-line
evaluation. This is a reminder that you have until the end of this week,
Friday, January 30, to fill out the survey. It does not take much time at
all to provide your input, and we value your input. Many of you have
already responded, and we thank you for taking the time.
If anyone did not receive a survey and
would like to submit suggestions to the committee, please send your
suggestions to me at ckastner@oznet.ksu.edu
. Thanks for your cooperation. --Curtis Kastner
TOTAL COMPENSATION SUMMARY
As an employer, Kansas State University makes available an annual
Total Compensation Summary for each benefits eligible employee. These
summaries are only available through HRIS Employee Self-Service via the
Web at http://www.as.ksu.edu/HRIS
.
At this page, you will sign in using your
eID and password and then select “Sign In.” Navigate to Self Service
> Employee > View > View Total Compensation. The first page
provides basic and useful information. When you are ready to continue,
select “Total Compensation Summary” at the bottom of the page. For
additional information regarding HRIS Employee Self Service, see http://www.ksu.edu/hr/selfserv.htm
.
For additional information regarding eID,
see http://www.ksu.edu/hr/eIDquickresource.htm
.
If you need help regarding your eID,
contact the IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722 or helpdesk@ksu.edu
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If you have questions or comments
regarding your Total Compensation Summary, please contact the Division
of Human Resources at 785-532-6277. --Human Resources
NEW FARM MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR
Samuel M. Funk is the new Administrator of the Kansas Farm
Management Association Program. His address, e-mail, phone number, and
fax number are as follows:
Samuel M. Funk, Administrator
Kansas Farm Management Association Program
308 Waters Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-4026
E-mail: funk@agecon.ksu.edu
Phone: 785-532-1513
Fax: 785-532-6925
Barry L. Flinchbaugh bflinchb@agecon.ksu.edu
COMING TOGETHER FOR KANSAS FAMILIES
The fourth United Association meeting will be held March 4 and 5,
2004, at the Sedgwick County Extension Education Center, Wichita, Ks.
The conference is a collaborative effort from five associations ---
Kansas Association of Family & Consumer Science, Kansas Extension
Association of Family and Consumer Science, Kansas Association of
Extension 4H Agents, Kansas Association of Teacher of Family and
Consumer Science, and Epsilon Sigma Phi. Any K-State Research and
Extension staff member is welcome to attend.
The Thursday opening address will be
given by Dr. Ron Couch, Kentucky. His address will focus on:
"New Rules and Realities of the Demographic Ballgame."
In addition to sharing national trends, he will also localize his
presentation with Kansas data to help participants understand the new
team players in our Kansas communities.
During the two-day event, more than 20
different workshops will be offered, including topics such as the
"why" generation, workplace relationships, technology update,
basic facilitation skills, and nutrition.
The closing keynote will feature the Kate
Clark Archer Lecture by Ron Willis, entitled "I May Not Be A
Shining Star, but I Hope I Twinkle Just A Little."
Early bird registration must be
postmarked by February 1. Registration closes February 15. Registration
forms and additional workshop information can be found at: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp/UnitedAssocMtg/homepage.htm
.
Representing K-State Research and
Extension faculty on the planning committee are: Jan Stephens, Chair;
Rebecca Dillard, Jodi Besthorn, Doug Jardine, Diane Mack, Diane Nielson,
Andrea Schmidt and Beth Hinshaw. --Jodi Besthorn Besthorn@oznet.ksu.edu
4-H HORSE
INFORMATION
State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
The State 4-H Horse Judging Contest will be held June 29 at the Douglas
County horse arena. For registration information click on the horse web
page at www.oznet.ksu.edu/dp_4hyp/horse/horsepage.htm
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Horse Nominations Due No Later Than
May 1
Two Year Old Snaffle Western Pleasure Project and The Three Year Old
Futurity nominations are due no later than May 1 in your county office.
They are due in the state 4-H office by May 10. The following
information is needed for the nomination. A horse identification
certificate with picture, a nomination form and $10 per horse.
Information is on the horse web page.
State Fair 4-H Horse Show
There are big changes in the horse show program so be watching for
this information from our coordinator, Jim Adams. Our show will run all
day Friday and Saturday and the roping will be on Sunday morning. We
have eliminated halter and the costume class for this year.
The Kansas 4-H Horse Show Rule Book is in
the process
of being updated. I will let you know when the updating
is complete. --Ann Domsch adomsch@oznet.ksu.edu
K-STATE
OFFERS INTERNET-BASED GERONTOLOGY MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM &
CERTIFICATE
The Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (GP-IDEA)
has developed an Internet-based gerontology program. The courses are
offered through Kansas State University's Division of Continuing
Education. Students in the program can choose between two options: a
36-credit master's degree in Family Studies and Human Services or a
21-credit graduate certificate, concentrating in Gerontology.
Gerontology is the multidisciplinary study of the aging processes and
individuals as they grow from middle age through later life.
Course topics covered in the master's
degree program include the physical, mental, and social changes for aging
adults; the effects of economics and public policy on aging and health and
nutrition for older adults.
The 21-credit certificate program consists
of five required courses and six elective courses. This program prepares
professionals who are either working directly with older people or who are
involved in education or research related to aging issues. Professionals
offering direct services often are involved in health promotion programs,
directing intergenerational activities, managing senior centers or
retirement communities, counseling older people and their families, and
helping people plan for retirement.
For information, visit www.ksu.edu/gerontology/distance.htm
or www.gpidea.org for the
schedule of core course offerings and electives. Applications and
reference forms can be found online and should be returned to Debra Wood,
program coordinator. --Melinda Sinn sinnpio@ksu.edu
VIEW
THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS .
Submit
corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@oznet.ksu.edu
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DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER
SCHEDULE FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2004, THROUGH FEBRUARY 10, 2004:
Wednesday, February 4
.... FrontPage Web Authoring Training, Manhattan, Statewide, 8:00 a.m.
- 12:00 noon, Gerry Snyder gsnyder@oznet.ksu.edu
.... NW Area KAA Screening, Hoxie/SD, 9:30 a.m., Walter Barker wbarker@oznet.ksu.edu
.... FNP Area Meeting, Garden City, SW Area, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m., Karen Hudson hudson@humec.ksu.edu
.... Junior Master Gardener Leader Training, Douglas Co.,
Statewide, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Evelyn Neier eneier@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Crops School, Allen, Multi-county, SE, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu
Thursday, February 5
.... Ag Profitability Conference, Colby/TH and surrounding area, NW,
8:30 a.m., Dana Belshe dbelshe@oznet.ksu.edu
.... FNP Area Meeting, Emporia, SE Area, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m., Karen Hudson hudson@humec.ksu.edu
and Carol Fink cfink@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Corn School, Crawford, Multi-county, SE, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu
.... SW Area 4-H KAA Screening, Cimarron/GY, Rod Buchele rbuchele@oznet.ksu.edu
Friday, February 6
.... Ag Profitability Conference, Kinsley/ED and surrounding area, SW,
9:00 a.m., Mark Ploger mploger@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Fertilizer and Pesticide Update, Lakin/KE, Multi-county,
SW, 9:30 a.m., Curtis Thompson cthompso@oznet.ksu.edu
.... FNP Area Meeting, Manhattan, NE Area, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m., Karen Hudson hudson@humec.ksu.edu
and Carol Fink cfink@oznet.ksu.edu
.... No-till Update, Post Rock District, NW, Scott Staggenborg sstaggen@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Corn School, Coffey, Multi-county, SE, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu
Saturday, February 7,
through Wednesday, February 11
.... National 4-H Camping Institute, Rock Springs, Pat McNally pmcnally@oznet.ksu.edu
Monday, February 9
.... Ag Tech Day, Hugoton/SV, Single county, SW, 9:30 a.m., Curtis
Thompson cthompso@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Fertilizers, Economics and Crop Response, LaCrosse/RH,
Walnut Creek District, NW, 9:30 a.m., Curtis Thompson cthompso@oznet.ksu.edu
Tuesday, February 10
.... Ag Profitability Conference, Hugoton/SV and surrounding area, SW,
8:30 a.m., Gary Gold ggold@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Strip-till/Limited Irrigation Production, Garden City,
Multi-county, SW, 9:30 a.m., Curtis Thompson cthompso@oznet.ksu.edu
.... Nutrient Management Plan Writing, Hays, Statewide, Dale
Leikam dleikam@ksu.edu
.... Alfalfa Production, Saline and surrounding area, NE,
Evening, Stu Duncan sduncan@oznet.ksu.edu
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