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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 All requests for sabbatical leaves must be included in the University Budget in the fiscal year in which they are granted. The timetable for University Budget development makes it mandatory that we have applications for sabbatical leave by November 1 each year. Your advanced planning is necessary. The days you request for current and accumulated annual leave at the beginning of your leave for study and the dates of your sabbatical leave must be indicated on your application, and they must be exact. (Leave Without Pay cannot be taken immediately following sabbatical leave. You must return to duty the day after your sabbatical leave expires.) Except in an emergency, no changes can be made after these are entered in the University Budget. Late applications cannot be considered. If your application for sabbatical leave is for academic study, it will not be considered unless it is accompanied by a copy of the letter from the graduate school at the university you plan to attend giving you permission to enroll. It sometimes takes several months to obtain this approval. If you are interested in doing graduate work during the coming fiscal year, you should decide which university you would like to attend and secure approval by their graduate school immediately. The sabbatical leave form, KSU 1-9, can be found by going to the K-State Research & Extension website, under Staff Corner, then choosing Intranet, and then selecting Administrative Documents. Details about sabbatical leave can be found by choosing "Instructions." Faculty are required to return to service for a period of at least one year. This policy also indicates that those who fail to remain for the full year of service shall refund that portion of sabbatical pay as represented by the portion of time they failed to serve. If you have questions regarding sabbatical leave or seeking ideas for a more meaningful experience, don 't hesitate to talk with your administrative supervisor. Time may be tight if you hadn't started planning at this time for the November 1 deadline, but it might be just right if planning for November 1, 2006! --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
STATUS OF FACULTY POSITIONS
EXTENSION 4-H
STAFF DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST SEARCH The search process to fill the Extension 4-H Staff Development Specialist position has been officially closed. The offer to the candidate of choice was declined. The search will resume again within the next few weeks with the position to be advertised at the Assistant/Associate Professor rank. Members of the original search committee have agreed to serve again, with Gary Gerhard and Elaine Johannes serving as Co-Chairs. Members include Jodi Besthorn, Alesia Wood, Glenn Newdigger, Cindy Baldwin and Diane Mack. Your efforts in recruiting a deep and wide pool of candidates will be greatly appreciated. --Pat McNally pmcnally@oznet.ksu.edu
KANSAS YOUTH
LEADERSHIP FORUM & 4-H VOLUNTEER LEADER FORUM Full information can be found about both conferences at http://www.Kansas4-H.org . Look under the "What's Hot" section. Additional information for KYLF has been placed on the state 4-H website, including a tentative schedule, a sample letter/e-mail to potential delegates, and a full color flyer. Directions will be sent over the counties listserv explaining how Extension staff can check on-line registrations. Remember, any adult serving as a chaperone for KYLF delegates must register with KYLF, but may participate in Volunteer Forum activities and workshops by indicating so on their workshop selections. These are outstanding opportunities for 4-H volunteer and youth leadership development! --Rod Buchele rbuchele@oznet.ksu.edu , Beth Hinshaw bhinshaw@oznet.ksu.edu , Justin Wiebers jwiebers@ksu.edu
NEW FACULTY IDS If you are located OFF-CAMPUS you can get a new card during Annual Conference. Plan to stop by the ID Center (located on first floor between the Copy Center and the bank) to have your picture taken on Monday, October 17, or Tuesday, October 18, before noon. The IDs will then be ready to pick up on Wednesday at 1 p.m. If you are not able to have your picture taken on Monday or Tuesday before noon, you can get a new ID at a later date when you are in Manhattan. Take a photo ID - either your current K-State ID or drivers license. Because you will be asking for an ID before the regularly scheduled faculty times (see below) be sure to tell the individuals at the center that you are located off campus and are there in the Union attending K-State Research & Extension Annual Conference. For ON-CAMPUS faculty and staff, the schedule for new IDs is 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on:
--Stacey M. Warner swarner@ksu.edu
4-H
CENTENNIAL PHOTOGRAPHY DISPLAY One photo from each Kansas county was selected from the Kansas State Fair 4-H photography entries for display at various sites during the Kansas 4-H Centennial. --Rod Buchele rbuchele@oznet.ksu.edu , Steve Fisher sfisher@oznet.ksu.edu
COMMUNICATIONS EXPO AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Communications Expo is a fun, informal way to learn more about communications services available to K-State Research and Extension employees. It's a way to learn more about how to put your "Expertise in Action," with tips from folks with expertise in publications, media services, marketing, web development, and technology. Plus, raffle drawings will be held throughout the afternoon. Prizes include K-State Research and Extension merchandise, as well as gift certificates for $100, $75 and $50 to the K-State Union Bookstore. You may already have signed up to attend the Communications Expo when you registered for annual conference. Even if you didn't, you can come by anytime in the afternoon on Tuesday, and especially during the planned break at 2:30 p.m. and the reception from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. An ice cream social - featuring Call Hall's most popular varieties - highlights the 2:30 p.m. break on this day. The Communications Expo is hosted by the K-State Research and Extension Department of Communications. --Pat Melgares melgares@oznet.ksu.edu
WORKSHOP ON
MINI GRANT WRITING TO BE HELD AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE A help and work session for those interested in applying is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, at 1:30 in the KSU Student Union. There will be a short presentation explaining the program, and then project specific questions will be answered. Project proposals, including a budget, are due November 7, 2005. The call for proposal, example applications and a Microsoft Word version of the application are available on the KCSAAC website, http://www.kansassustainableag.org/kansassare.html . A WordPerfect version of the application is also available. Contact is Jana Beckman, beckman@ksu.edu , or 785-532-1440. --Jana Beckman
FACILITATIVE LEADERSHIP TRAINING OFFERED * Better understand
facilitative leadership The training will be held at KSU Salina on November 2, 2005. Registrations are first come first serve for the first 40 participants. Te register, call Mary Mathiot at 785-532-5840. --Dan Kahl dkahl@oznet.ksu.edu
4-H FCS STATE
FAIR JUDGING CONTEST Intermediate: Senior: Top three individuals receiving metals and ribbons were: Intermediate: Senior: Congratulations to each of these 4-H’ers. Due to computer error, this year two teams received first place in the senior division. You can find additional rankings for counties and individuals on the State Fair website. --Berny Unruh bunruh@oznet.ksu.edu FCS Action Team Chair
BALANCING WORK
AND LIFE (FOR EMPLOYEES) Please join us for an informative presentation regarding different ways to manage the everyday stresses of balancing work and home. The session will help each participant: * Develop strategies to counteract
internal and external stressors that interfere with balance DATES, TIMES AND LOCATIONS: Topeka Employee Program Topeka Employee Program Lawrence Employee Program Osawatomie Employee Program Pittsburg Employee Program Parsons Employee Program REGISTER HERE:
http://da.state.ks.us/ps/subject/healthquest/ee05train.htm
REMINDER TO COUNTY/DISTRICT
EXTENSION DIRECTORS I'm sure your county will want their outstanding rural leaders recognized through this program. Your office received a letter of explanation, an instruction sheet and one blank workbook the end of August. A web version of the instructions and workbook can be found on the K-State Research and Extension Intranet under Secure Webs (select Administrative Forms; then click on Extension Administrative Forms; then select Kansas Master Farmer-Master Farm Homemaker Workbook). --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
STATE FAIR
PINS FOR SALE To order the pins or any other marketing items, please click on http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/catalog/HowtoOrder.htm and follow the directions, specifying item number MK12 for the pins. If you have any questions or suggestions for our marketing inventory, please contact Linda Sleichter at lsleicht@oznet.ksu.edu . --Linda Sleichter
2006 E-COMMERCE
COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM RFP Please note that completed proposals must be postmarked by December 9, 2005. All proposals will undergo a peer review conducted by representatives of the National E-Commerce Extension Advisory Committee or its designees. To view the RFP, please visit http://srdc.msstate.edu/ . Deadline is December 9, 2005; Award Notification is February 1, 2006; project timeline is March 1, 2006 to June 1, 2007. --Dan Kahl dkahl@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 OCTOBER 19, 2005, THROUGH OCTOBER 25, 2005: Friday, October 21 Friday, October 21, through Sunday, October 23 .... Afterschool Mo/Kan Conference, Kansas City, MO, Multi-state, Elaine Johannes ejohanne@ksu.edu Saturday, October 22 Saturday, October 22, through Tuesday, October 25 Tuesday, October 25 .... 4-H Camp Group Chairs Meeting, Rock Springs 4-H Center, Statewide, Beth Hinshaw bhinshaw@oznet.ksu.edu |
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