The Tuesday Letter
Agricultural Experiment Station & Cooperative Extension Service

  
Vol. 12, No. 36  July 18, 2006

IN THIS ISSUE...

...Word from the Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research
...New Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist in Northwest Kansas
...State 4-H Specialist, Learning Experiences
...Indoor Air Quality Training Scheduled Across Kansas
...Epsilon Sigma Phi - Nominate Your Colleagues for Awards!
...Have or Need Hay or Pasture?
...Thank You from Greg LeValley
...Extension Council/Board Recruitment
...KEAFCS Announce Recipients of Association Scholarships and Awards for 2006
...Living on Acreages: What You Need to Know
...7th Annual Governor's Conference on Juvenile Justice
...Master Schedule

...Tuesday Letter Archives

WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
This may not seem like the time of the year to do program planning and development work. But, when was the last time you pulled out your program plan to review the targets and commitments you made towards achieving program priorities? Are you making progress towards your program plan? Can you show evidence of progress? Is the plan you work from relevant?

Bob Johnson, retired K-State Extension professor for staff and professional development, told me of an international Extension project in which he was involved, and that he was doing some writing. He wasn't looking forward to writing the next section because it was not a favorite of his. It was to be on program planning and development. Then he went right on to say, "but, its probably the most important aspect for the work to be done." I had to agree with him wholeheartedly.

Bob did ask if the "ABCs" of program development were still being used. I had to ask what the "ABCs" of program development were, to which his quick response was "audience, behaviors, and content." I chose not to take him down a discussion of using the logic model for program planning and development, or that we no longer talk about a "POW" (plan of work).

I find it interesting all the ways we describe the principles of program planning and development, whether it is the logic model with situation, outcomes, outputs, and inputs, or a discussion of the elements including situation analysis, needs assessment, target audiences, long term goals, short term objectives, plans of action, and evaluation and impact. The principles of program planning and development have always been the hallmark for Extension work. And, I have to agree with Bob's simple ABCs. Provided you have already done the planning, development requires that you define and target your audience, decide what behavioral changes to expect as a result of the goals set out for the program, and you focus on content in the educational program. Somewhere in there some study of program impacts needs to occur as well.

Take home message.... Bob Johnson retired from K-State Extension some 16 years ago, and today still recognizes and values the principles he learned (and taught) around effective program planning and development. No matter where in your career line, the principles of program planning and development are relevant and useful. If you don't know them or don't use them through your year to year work, I would question you calling yourself an Extension professional! It's Tuesday and do you know where your program plans are? --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu

NEW EXTENSION 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST IN NORTHWEST KANSAS
Deryl Waldren has accepted an offer to become the new Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist in Northwest Kansas. His first day in the Northwest Area Extension Office will be August 31.

Deryl has 25 years of experience in Extension and 4-H Youth Development. He has most recently worked as an Extension 4-H Youth, Livestock and Natural Resources Agent in Boulder County, Colorado, with two years of experience as a USDA/Army Youth Development Specialist in Europe during the late 1990s. Prior to that, Deryl was employed as an Extension 4-H Youth Development Advisor in Butte County, California (1984-1993), and as an Extension Agent in Logan County, Kansas (1981-1984).

As the Extension 4-H Youth Development Specialist in Northwest Kansas, Deryl will be providing leadership and support for youth, Extension staff, and volunteer leaders at the area and state level in 4-H youth development programming. Among his first official duties will be support of 4-H activities at the Kansas State Fair in September.

We welcome Deryl Waldren to K-State Research and Extension, and look forward to working with him to support youth, agents, and volunteer leaders through 4-H Youth Development educational programs. --Daniel O'Brien dobrien@ksu.edu

STATE 4-H SPECIALIST, LEARNING EXPERIENCES
It is with great pleasure and excitement that we announce Pam Van Horn as our New Extension Specialist, 4-H Youth Development, Learning Experiences. Pam brings 23 years of Extension experience to the State 4-H Department, having served as the Saline County 4-H Agent and more recently as the Central Kansas District 4-H Agent. In addition, she has served in a variety of state and national leadership roles for KAE4-HA and NAE4-HA in guiding the 4-H youth development movement.

As the 4-H Learning Experiences Specialist, Pam will provide leadership and support for staff and volunteers in attaining the goals outlined in the Kansas 4-H Strategic Plan as well as the 5-year Action Plans. Her leadership will support the system in designing, delivering, and expanding Extension 4-H youth development programs utilizing a variety of delivery methods, including 4-H clubs, after school programs, school enrichment programs and camps. Pam's first official duties will be at the Kansas State Fair in September with her first day in the State 4-H Office on October 2nd.

At the October 4-6 4-H Specialists Retreat, we will undergo an in-depth review of state-level programs and staff assignments. At that time, it will be determined "who will be responsible for what" as we continue to make progress in achieving the goals of the Kansas 4-H Strategic Plan. Until that review takes place, the program responsibilities for state and area 4-H specialists remain as status quo. --Pat McNally pmcnally@oznet.ksu.edu

INDOOR AIR QUALITY TRAINING SCHEDULED ACROSS KANSAS
In your work, do you encounter indoor air problems such as moisture and mold? Would it be helpful for you to learn more about what can affect indoor air quality in a home or other building? Perhaps you receive inquiries from the public about indoor air issues?

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Bureau of Air and Radiation, and the Wichita City Health Department will be holding four-hour training sessions during July and August. Sessions are to be held in each of the six KDHE districts, and are free of charge.

Training will be for health department personnel, county sanitarians, child care licensure personnel, KDHE staff, extension office personnel, and other interested workers in Kansas who want information about solving indoor air problems.

Training session schedule:

Monday, July 17 in Topeka - 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
1000 S.W. Jackson Street, Room 530

Use parking lot #1 south of Judicial Building; submit license tag # with registration. KDHE contact is Anita Hodge, 785-368-8110.

Wednesday, July 26 in Wichita - 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
130 South Market Street, Room 3080

State vehicles use parking garage; get ticket validated. Others use open surface lot across street. KDHE contact is Mike Jones, 316-337-6041.

Tuesday, August 1 in Chanute - 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
1500 W. 7th, Kansas Room

Enter main SRS entrance with circle drive. KDHE contact is Jon Anderson, 620-431-2390.

Tuesday, August 8 in Hays - 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Ellis County Extension office conference room
601 Main Street

KDHE contact is Dan Wells, 785-625-5663.

Wednesday, August 9 in Dodge City - 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
301 W. McArtor, Conference Room

KDHE contact is Al Guernsey, 620-225-0596.

Thursday, August 17 in Salina - 12:30 - 4:30 p.m.
2025 E Iron, Troop J Administration Building

Use lower parking area, walk to top of hill; circle drive. Sign in sheet in front lobby. No shorts or hats. KDHE contact is Debbie Whitmer, 785-827-9639.

Please pre-register: You can sign up at http://ks.train.org . If you do not have access to Kansas Train, please send an e-mail to jbarrett@kdhe.state.ks.us , or call 785-368-6683. --Joyce Barrett

EPSILON SIGMA PHI - NOMINATE YOUR COLLEAGUES FOR AWARDS!
Each fall, notification is sent to all Epsilon Sigma Phi - Alpha Rho members to nominate extension workers for recognition. Now is the time to think about co-workers (or yourself) and the innovative work that has made a positive difference in the lives of Kansans. Perhaps an individual has continuously inspired you by serving as a model extension worker. Maybe a newcomer to extension has been successful by using a new approach to address a challenging issue. Still, there may be others who have contributed what they do best to a team effort and have achieved great results.

Nomination forms for awards are on the www.oznet.ksu.edu/esp-AlphaRho/awards/awards.htm website. Download the forms anytime you have a couple of minutes. Then start filling in the blanks. Nominations are due to Danny Rogers, drogers@ksu.edu ,  Awards Committee Chair, by August 14, 2006.

2005 Award Winners:

State Friend of Extension – Jennifer Gerber
Mid-Career Award – Mary Lou Odle
Team Award – Master Food Volunteer
County Meritorious Service Award – Doris Welch, Pam Van Horn
State Meritorious Service Award – Danny Rogers
Distinguished Service Award – Jack Lindquist

Award Categories:

Meritorious Service Award
Distinguished Service Award
Team Award
Horizon Member Award
State Early Career Award
State Mid Career Award
International Service Award
Retiree Service Award
State Friend of Extension Award

--Danny Rogers

HAVE OR NEED HAY OR PASTURE?
The Hay and Pasture Exchange is a free service to Kansas farmers and ranchers and is a joint effort of Kansas Farm Bureau and K-State Research and Extension to connect farm producers who have hay and pasture with those who do not.

Through the Hay and Pasture Exchange, if a producer has or needs hay or pasture, you can list your situation on a website or view the existing listing of hay and/or pasture on the website. It is up to the individual parties to make contact and negotiate acceptable hay prices or pasture rentals.

All listings will be posted upon completion of entry and remain for 60 days, unless previous discontinuation is authorized. No connection with Farm Bureau is necessary to list feedstuffs. The website with instructions for listing is http://kfb.org/hayandpasture/ . --Pat Murphy jmurphy@ksu.edu , 785-532-5838

THANK YOU FROM GREG LeVALLEY
A heartfelt thanks to all of K-State Research and Extension, for the many cards, e-mails and kind words when my father passed away. My family and I very much appreciated the support. --Greg LeValley glevalle@ksu.edu

EXTENSION COUNCIL/BOARD RECRUITMENT
If you haven’t already done so, it is a good time to be in the process of recruiting candidates for Extension Council/Board. Having a strategy in place which involves the Extension Board and Program Development Committee members in the process is a good idea. Be sure to explain the purpose of serving on the Extension Board as candidates are recruited to ensure they have a clear understanding of the importance of the council/board to the overall Extension program.

The process outlined in the Extension Council/Board Recruitment module begins with identifying strengths of the current board, and developing criteria of characteristics needed in Council/Board members. The module includes worksheets, scripts and additional resources that will be valuable to use. It takes time to engage in a process that involves many people and includes providing them with adequate information to make the decision to become a candidate.

The Extension Board Leadership site includes this and many other modules which you may find helpful when working with the local Extension Board. --Margaret Phillips margaret@ksu.edu , Stacey Warner swarner@oznet.ksu.edu , Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu

LIVING ON ACREAGES: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW...
...is a new book written by extension specialists and is available from MidWest Plan Service. Living On Acreages is for everyone thinking of moving to or are living in the country. It provides a valuable instruction and reference manual on everything from building, landscaping, and maintaining rural property. Chapters include selecting and designing a site, windbreaks, water, electric, and sewer systems, farm ponds, and outdoor living areas. Drawings, photographs, tables, charts and lists of websites are included in each chapter. The cost of the 120 page, 8 ½" X 11" illustrated book is $20 plus shipping and handling. Inspect and order the book at http://mwps.org . --Pat Murphy jmurphy@ksu.edu

7TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON JUVENILE JUSTICE
The 7th Annual Governor's Conference on Juvenile Justice will be held July 30-August 1, 2006 at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Topeka. The conference will address topics such as Legal Issues, Research and Prevention, Education, and more. One of the featured speakers who will attend this year's event will be Governor of Kansas, Kathleen Sebelius. Discounts will be given to those students enrolled in 12 or more undergraduate credit hours, or six or more graduate hours. Registration is limited to the first 600 participants.

For more information or to request a brochure, call Kansas State University Division of Continuing Education at 785-532-5575 or visit www.dce.ksu.edu/juvenilejustice . --Melinda Sinn sinnpio@k-state.edu

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