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IN THIS ISSUE... ...Word
from the Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH The strategic plan for the future of the Cooperative Extension mission of K-State Research & Extension is beginning to take shape, http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/strategic_planning/ . My sincere thanks to the 34 member planning committee for the work they poured out in bringing forth a series of recommendations and action steps. The committee was asked to focus on the question of "What will Kansas Cooperative Extension need to look like to be relevant, sustainable, and offer quality services and programming into the future?" They were asked to be comprehensive in their recommendations. Over the next several weeks, I will highlight the draft recommendations through this Tuesday Letter. I am going to be encouraging you to engage with those interested stakeholders and constituents to talk about any and all the recommendations. I hope you will study and think through the system-wide implications of acting on each of the recommendations. Then, I hope you will provide feedback and wisdom on the recommendations and appropriate steps needed to move forward as an organization. One of the first places where we will be presenting the draft strategic plan recommendations will be to local Extension Board members and agents at Area Partnership Meetings later this month. That, too, will be a time when you will have opportunity to share what you believe needs urgent attention, and what concerns or suggestions you may have regarding the recommendations. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu
FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING FOR AGENTS AND
SPECIALISTS Furthermore, some activities occur outdoors or in farm environments where mishaps are more common. It is important that we have someone present at every Extension event who is trained in first aid and CPR. With this in mind, the Area Directors and I are asking that all Extension faculty complete an approved one-day first aid and CPR training course and keep their training current for the duration of employment. The purpose of this training is not to make you a medical expert, but simply to give you the confidence to recognize the seriousness of an incident and manage the situation appropriately until emergency services arrive. To make this as easy as possible, each area office will coordinate a series of training classes each year. We would like each area and county office to send at least half of their agents and specialists to be trained in 2005, with the balance trained in 2006. Retraining will be required every two years thereafter. Extension Administration will cover the cost of the training sessions sponsored through the area offices. If you are not able to attend any of these sessions, you may be able to arrange training through your local Red Cross or American Heart Association. You may also locate a class by calling your local fire department or the transportation supervisor at your school district. If you arrange training through one of these organizations, your Area Director is prepared to reimburse up to $22 per person for training fees to an approved one-day course from Red Cross, American Heart Association, Medic First Aid, or National Safety Council, providing the course includes hands-on training and results in a certificate of completion. You will want to contact the area office prior to taking that training to assure that you will have the proper paperwork to receive the reimbursement for that training. Our clientele and program participants count on us to keep our events safe. Knowing how to respond in the event of a medical emergency is an important step in maintaining their continued confidence. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@oznet.ksu.edu
KSRE FIVE-YEAR PLAN EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AVAILABLE ON-LINE This is an "executive summary" of the five-year plan. As such, the document provides a broad overview of our plan with the intended outcomes, background statements, strategies, and target audiences. You will also want access to the detailed Five-Year Plan along with statewide action plans, which is available at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/prev/5-YP2005-2009/05-09Index.htm .Our thanks to everyone for your role in the development of this Five-Year Work Plan and to the Communications Department faculty and staff for preparing this document to go to press. This plan provides the communication and guidance towards those priority outcomes for which we are committed to serving the interests and needs of Kansans in these next five years. --Fred Cholick, Forrest Chumley, Larry Erpelding, Daryl Buchholz
STRATEGIC PLANNING INFORMATION POSTED These recommendations and the primary ideas that were suggested regarding how to implement them will be utilized to guide and direct the discussions with Extension agents and members of the Program Development Committees in the Partnership meetings scheduled this January with KSRE Extension administration. These recommendations are also important to all of us in Extension as we discuss and plan for ways to improve our methods and enhance the outcomes of our work. Thank you to Gloria Holcomb, Linda Sleichter, and all those who added
to the success of this process.
THANK YOU
REMINDER--JUNIOR MASTER GARDENER TEACHER/LEADER TRAINING The registration fee of $10 includes lunch. Register by contacting
Eva Rosas at the Southwest Area Extension Office, 620-275-9164 or
erosas@oznet.ksu.edu .
Registration deadline is Friday, January 14.
4-H AFTERSCHOOL TRAINING SESSIONS - FEBRUARY 1 AND FEBRUARY 3 It is not feasible for Extension professionals alone to meet all the after-school program needs for youth in their communities. However, existing programs would benefit from Extension's expertise and resources. Come explore what role you may serve and what forms or shapes programming efforts can take, on Tuesday, February 1, in Scott City; and Thursday, February 3, in Emporia. Sessions will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 3 p.m. Topics Will Include: Lunch will be provided on site. With funding from J.C. Penney through National 4-H Council, there is no cost to attend, but we need you to register by January 21, by calling or e-mailing Elaine Johannes at 785-532-7720; or ejohanne@oznet.ksu.edu . For more information, contact either Elaine Johannes or Diane Mack at 785-532-5833; or dmack@oznet.ksu.edu . Look for the 4-H Afterschool informational flier at www.4-H.K-State.edu . Look under "What's Hot." --Diane Mack
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 JANUARY 12, 2005, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2005: Wednesday, January 12, 2005 Wednesday, January 12, 2005, through Friday, January
14, 2005 Thursday, January 13, 2005 .... Kansas Nutrition Network, Manhattan, Statewide, 10:00 a.m., Karen Fitzgerald kfitzger@ksu.edu .... Soil Fertility, Harvey, Multi-county, SE, Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu Saturday, January 15, 2005, through Sunday, January
16, 2005 Monday, January 17 Tuesday, January 18 .... NE Annual Partnership Meeting, Manhattan (Pottorf Hall), Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu .... Lady Landowner Leasing, Miami, Single county, SE, p.m., Sarah Fogleman sfoglema@oznet.ksu.edu and Gary Kilgore gkilgore@oznet.ksu.edu Tuesday, January 18, through Wednesday, January 19 |
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