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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 Dr. Martin talked of the concerns he has for our becoming complacent within the protections provided by a University setting. And, he expressed concern for institutional and professional society structures that have the potential for stifling creativity and a willingness of faculty to reach out and take some risks in addressing the research needs and opportunities for making a difference through effective engagement and education with the people we serve. He described those institutional structures as guilds and fraternities. It's sometimes those disciplinary organizations or structures that develop rituals, expectations, and various other requirements for the rite of passage through the ranks of higher education. His concern was for the lack of creativity in many of the defined measures of scholarship within professional disciplines. His point was not to let the professional societies dictate how best to serve our interests, but rather to think about the new and best ways to serve the interests of the public. Dr. Martin also expressed the observation that among Extension professionals there was too much of a subordinate feeling. Instead, he urged Extension professionals to listen to the people and work to transform the Land Grant University system into a greater valued system for the people. This involves taking leadership roles, advancing engagement as a most valued contribution of faculty throughout the LGU, and to carry such a message to higher education administration. Higher education administration must gain the realization and understanding that Extension is not an investment into the University, but rather an investment into THEIR constituents. I believe we are on that track at Kansas State University, but have a long journey ahead to continue to strive for understanding and realization of the scholarly contributions through listening and understanding the needs, interests, and critical issues facing Kansans. And then, to engage the research and teaching faculty in the excitement of working on the knowledge, understanding, and answers to those critical needs. And finally, to deliver the educational programs and information through the Extension processes of further interpretation, translation, and engagement with the constituents. Such process leaves no room for an Extension professional to act as a subordinate! --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
KANSAS GRAIN GRADING SCHOOLS START
THIS WEEK
Registration is WALK-IN ONLY! Registration cost is $40 per person. At all locations except Topeka, lunch is on your own. --Steven Graham sgraham@oznet.ksu.edu
DR. JAMES EVANS TO
RECEIVE DSA FEBRUARY 23 Please plan to attend the ceremony this Thursday, February 23, 3:30 p.m., in Banquet Room C at the K-State Alumni Center. Dean and Director Fred Cholick will present the award, after which Dr. Evans will present a seminar, "Fighting the info-scatter: Toward better communicating about what we grow and eat." A reception will follow the seminar. --Larry Erpelding lhe@oznet.ksu.edu FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING Do you know how to respond in the event of a medical emergency at work or at home? First aid and CPR training will give you the confidence to provide basic care until emergency services arrive. You will learn how to provide emergency assistance for infants, children, and adults in an easy-learning, low-stress environment. This course includes lots of confidence-building, hands-on practice and excellent printed support materials. Due to the great response we had for our last two trainings, we are offering another opportunity on:
If you are interested, please contact Connie at 785-532-6147. Class space is limited. --Connie Emig cemig@ksu.edu
ATTENTION
KEAFCS MEMBERS
AG AGENTS AND
SPECIALISTS INSERVICE MEETINGS - MARCH 28-30
BRIDGES OUT OF
POVERTY The social class you didn’t grow up in - whether poverty, middle class, or wealthy - is something you may not understand, or be aware of the "hidden rules" that govern many aspects of it. The first day of the workshop will mainly focus on working with people of poverty, with a deeper understanding of their challenges and strengths. It is designed to help you partner with them to create opportunities of success. Day two will focus on redesigning programs to better serve the people you work with. Registration for this workshop is on the 4-H website at http://Kansas4-H.org . Registration is $40 for Tuesday only and $50 for the full conference. Registration deadline is March 31. More information about the workshop can be found by clicking on the green register button on the 4-H website. --Carol Fink cfink@oznet.ksu.edu
STATE FCS
EDUCATIONAL TOUR A $5 registration fee is being charged
for the event and must be postmarked by April 15. Please encourage your
FCS project leaders and families to bring 4-H members to this event. The
event is limited to 50 people. Registration form can be found on the
State 4-H website,
VIEW THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS. Submit corrections to previously submitted items to jzarger@ksu.edu . DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 1, 2006, THROUGH MARCH 7, 2006: Wednesday, March 1 .... Weeds and Sprayer Management Schools, St. Francis/CN, NW Area, Tye Faulkender tfaulken@oznet.ksu.edu .... NE Area County Directors Budget Meeting, Manhattan (Pottorf), Dale Fjell dfjell@oznet.ksu.edu Thursday, March 2 .... Spring Crop Update, Phillipsburg/PL, NW Area, Kent McKinnis mckinnis@oznet.ksu.edu .... Triticale: Should Producers Grow More?, Dighton/LE, Western Kansas, 1:00 p.m., David Coltrain coltrain@oznet.ksu.edu Thursday, March 2, through Friday, March 3 Friday, March 3 .... KSU Cattlemen's Day, Manhattan, Statewide, Dale Blasi dblasi@oznet.ksu.edu Friday, March 3, through Saturday, March 4 Saturday, March 4 .... 4-H Hort Judging Contest at the Wichita Garden Show, Wichita, KS, Statewide, Evelyn Neier eneier@oznet.ksu.edu Monday, March 6 .... Alfalfa School - Full Load, Garnett/AN and surrounding area, 9:30 a.m., Shannon Blocker sblocker@oznet.ksu.edu Tuesday, March 7 |
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