The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 11, No. 36  July 19, 2005

IN THIS ISSUE...

...Word from the Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research
...Status of Faculty Positions
...It Will Soon be Time to Change Your Password
...Family and Consumer Sciences Fall Update
...K-State Launches New Tuition Reduction Program for Employee Spouses and Dependents
...Create, Protect, & Restore (CPR) for Wetlands & Streams Workshop
...Early Registration Reminder
...Dr. Tandaloya Kidd is New Extension Specialist in Human Nutrition
...Dr. Jeff Whitworth is New Entomology Faculty Member
...Dr. Elaine Johannes Named to New Youth Development Specialist Position in Family Studies & Human Services
...Summer 2005 Edition of Idea Pool Now Available
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives

WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
This past week we hosted a North Central Regional meeting of the administrators for Extension, Experiment Stations, Academic Programs, Deans of the Colleges of Agriculture, and the CARET representatives from those states as well. Our theme was built around "resourcing the Land Grant University's Teaching, Research and Extension missions in the 21st Century." Opportunities and strategies to overcome the funding challenges was a central theme of presentations and discussions. We broke into our respective groups for T, R, and E to offer up our best ideas and strategies from across the region.

Themes that came out of the Extension discussion emphasized the importance of strong local support to convey the consistent, powerful message of the importance of strong funding to provide for the valuable work that meets the needs of improving the quality of life and standard of living for the people of the state. I translate that into building a strong network of local councils and boards who know us well and who we listen to carefully to provide for the focus and direction of our educational initiatives. We also need these boards and councils to help us listen and understand the priorities of our state and local stakeholders so that we can tie the work we are about to the priorities of our stakeholders.

A second key message was that of working towards one mission, one message so that we speak as a system. Development and communication among all our employees and our elected boards and councils is needed so that everyone has an appreciation and understanding of this system. The challenge and opportunity remains to strengthen our funding streams of federal, state, and local appropriations.

The Strategic Plan for the Extension Mission of K-State Research & Extension is currently in press. When it arrives at your desk, you will note that our task force identified many of these same themes for our future focus and direction. We are diligently working towards an effective communication link through administration and among board and council members to begin the development process for all of us. We believe we are building a system of communication and training that will be sustainable in support of the constant turnover of council and board members. This meeting re-emphasizes to me the importance and urgency of our accomplishing this goal within our strategic plan. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu

STATUS OF FACULTY POSITIONS
To check the status of faculty positions that are currently in the search process, see the K-State Research and Extension Job Opportunities website at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/main/jobs.asp . Click on "Employment Status of KSRE Faculty Positions." Search committee chairs - contact Dorothy Ireland in the Extension Operations Office at direland@oznet.ksu.edu , or 785-532-5787, to keep the information updated. --Stacey M. Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu

IT WILL SOON BE TIME TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD
Starting August 1, and extending until September 14, all University eID passwords need to be changed. Changing your eID password will also change your OzNet password. If your password is not changed between those dates, your University eID and OzNet accounts will be deactivated. Only password changes made between August 1 and September 14 will be valid.

If you forget to change your eID password the following will happen:

* You won't receive your OzNet or your KSU e-mail
* You can't log onto any of the OzNet servers if you are on campus
* You can't log in to the Intranet, the Support Downloads page, the State Fair Site, EzWeb2, WALK Kansas, FNPRS, and many other sites
* You can't author web pages on the Research and Extension web server
* You can't connect to the University's dial-up service

To change your eID password, log in to your eID profile at http://eid.k-state.edu . For more detailed instructions on changing your password, go to http://accounts.oznet.ksu.edu/password . --Kathryn Burton  kburton@ksu.edu

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES FALL UPDATE
Just a reminder that the FCS Fall Update will be held August 29 - September 1, 2005, at the K-State Alumni Center. If you have not registered, please do so by August 1: http://intranet.oznet.ksu.edu/fcs/agentupdate.htm .

A block of rooms has been held at the Ramada Inn until August 1, under the name of KSU Family and Consumer Sciences. Reservations can be made by calling 785-539-7531. --Linda Lamb heiens@humec.ksu.edu

K-STATE LAUNCHES NEW TUITION REDUCTION PROGRAM FOR EMPLOYEE SPOUSES AND DEPENDENTS
Dependent children and spouses of Kansas State University employees will have a new option for tuition relief beginning with the fall semester. K-State is launching a privately-funded, limited tuition assistance program.

Provost Duane Nellis announced the new program. "Leaders from Faculty Senate and Classified Senate have worked together in a collegial way with the K-State administration to develop a new program of tuition reduction for spouses and dependents of full-time K-State employees," Nellis said.

"We have set aside $400,000 in private funding to pay for the program. Each applicant may receive up to three credit hours of tuition per semester.

"I am pleased we were able to move this important benefit forward as an additional way to support our full-time employee dependents and spouses," Nellis said.

Spouses, sons or daughters of full-time employees at K-State's Manhattan and Salina campus are eligible for the program. Dependents of employees of affiliated organizations such as the Alumni Association, Athletics, Child Development, Foundation, Kansas State University Research Foundation, Student Publications and K-State Student Union are not eligible. Tuition reduction applies only to on-campus courses taken in Manhattan or Salina, and does not apply to courses offered through the Division of Continuing Education.

"Classified Senate is excited to learn that the tuition reduction program is to be implemented beginning with the fall 2005 semester," said Classified Senate president Loleta Sump, Manager of Facilities Support Services. "We want to express our appreciation to Dr. Rawson, Provost Nellis and Faculty Senate for their support in making this benefit available to all employees."

"Faculty Senate is delighted that the tuition reduction program is ready for implementation," said Tom Herald, Faculty Senate president and professor in animal sciences and industry. "There are a number of individuals in central administration, Classified Senate and Faculty Senate who deserve thanks for their commitment to this endeavor. The tuition reduction program will immediately affect faculty recruitment and retention."

Applications and more information about the K-State spouse/dependent grant are available in the student financial aid office in Fairchild Hall, or on the Web at: http://www.k-state.edu/sfa/spousedepgrant .

K-State also offers a tuition assistance program for employees, both classified and unclassified, to help cover tuition expenses. For more information: http://www.k-state.edu/hr/benefits/tuition.htm . --Stacey Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu

CREATE, PROTECT, & RESTORE (CPR) FOR WETLANDS & STREAMS WORKSHOP
The Kansas Alliance for Wetlands & Streams will sponsor a CPR for Wetlands & Streams Workshop on September 27-29 in Wichita. The workshop will feature practical tools & strategies to Create, Protect, & Restore (CPR) Kansas wetlands, streams, and riparian areas. Sessions will cover new technologies, emerging issues, and partnerships. For more information, contact Tim Christian at 620-241-6921 or  tchristian@kaws.org . --Robert Wilson rwilson@mail.agecon.ksu.edu

An additional perk this year is that we can share our personal congratulations and celebrate with Dick Wootton as he receives the National Distinguished Service (Ruby) Award! –Marie Blythe mblythe@ksu.edu

DR. TANDALOYA KIDD IS NEW EXTENSION SPECIALIST IN HUMAN NUTRITION
The Department of Human Nutrition is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Tandaloya Kidd as Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist starting August 1, 2005. Dr. Kidd received her Ph.D degree in Human Nutrition this past spring from K-State. She has been working this past year with the Cooperative Extension Service as a graduate assistant with Dr. Mary Higgins, Associate Professor of Human Nutrition.

Dr. Kidd will be responsible for programming in the areas of youth and adolescents with particular emphasis on obesity and physical activity. She also has a joint responsibility to carry out research in this area of emphases. Dr. Kidd is a U.S. Army Veteran and native of Chicago, Illinois. She is also a Registered Dietitian and a nurse.

The Department of Human Nutrition is pleased to have one of the most diverse faculties on campus with Latino, Asian, African-American, and White-Caucasian cultural backgrounds. There are an equal number of male and female faculty members. This diversity is helping to contribute to an increase in undergraduate student minority enrollment with such role models. --Denis  Medeiros Medeiros@humec.ksu.edu

DR. JEFF WHITWORTH IS NEW ENTOMOLOGY FACULTY MEMBER
Please welcome Dr. Jeff Whitworth as our newest entomology and K-State Research and Extension faculty member.

Jeff will assume a 100% extension, nine-month Assistant Professor position, effective August 14, 2005. His responsibilities will include integrated pest management of row crop and household/structural pests.

He will be located in Waters Annex 112 and will be accessible at 785-532-5891, or jwhitwor@oznet.ksu.edu . --Sonny Ramaswamy sonny@ksu.edu

DR. ELAINE JOHANNES NAMED TO NEW YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST POSITION IN FAMILY STUDIES & HUMAN SERVICES
Effective June 20, Dr. Elaine Johannes became Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist for Youth Development in the School of Family Studies and Human Services. In this new position, Johannes will focus on bridging teaching, extension and scholarship for the benefit of Kansas youth. In addition to her extension work for Healthy Lifestyles, afterschool and youth community development, she will teach courses and coordinate K-State's GP-IDEA distance learning program for the Masters degree in Youth Development. A unique facet of the position will be Elaine's active collaboration with 4-H Youth Development and the local extension professionals who serve Kansas youth.

Elaine Johannes is located in 343 Justin and can be contacted at ejohanne@ksu.edu ; 532-7720 (direct), 532-5773 (main). --Bill Meredith meredith@humec.ksu.edu 

SUMMER 2005 EDITION OF IDEA POOL NOW AVAILABLE
For Educators, Natural Resource Experts, Environmental Education Volunteers, Water Celebration Organizers, and friends - The Summer 2005 edition of Idea Pool, an e-newsletter for water celebration planners, is available for download at www.kacee.org . Idea Pool includes grant information, calendars, tips, activities, stories, and pictures from water celebrations across the state.

To view both current and back copies of Idea pool, please paste the following link into your internet browser: http://www.kacee.org/Water/Newsletters.php .

While you're there, don't forget to download registration forms for the 2005 Water Celebration Planning Workshop and get registered, or pass them along to a friend. The workshop, which will take place September 22-23, 2005 in Topeka, is the third and last water celebration workshop in a three-year series. A limited number of travel stipends to cover your lodging and mileage costs are available if you register before August 23. 

Enjoy the newsletter, and we hope to see you in September! --Melissa Arthur, Coordinator, Statewide Water Celebrations & Program marthur@kacee.org 
Steven M. Graham sgraham@k-state.edu

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