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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 WHO IS ON EACH TEAM? First off, agents will have selected a program focus area, which automatically places them on that program focus team. State and Area Extension Specialists are to SELF-SELECT among the Program Focus Teams to participate. What this means is that it is UP TO YOU to participate. (Reminds me of annual conference "If it is to be, it is up to me!") Indeed, a specialist may find the need to participate directly on one team, and more peripherally on another because of subject matter overlap and potential involvement in future training. Success will depend on open communication among team members and across teams where complimentary planning is likely to take place. SO, HOW IS THIS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT WE'VE ALWAYS DONE? Deliberate Extension agent involvement in defining the "learning objectives" and overall subject matter content needs is different from many models of design and implementation of subject matter training in the past. Developing and submitting training proposals for approval to go into an electronic catalog/directory will be helpful to everyone in the system to have a place to find all the subject matter and professional development training opportunities in one website location. Longer range planning among agents and specialists will result in purposeful professional development plans and better learning for all involved. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
EXTENSION AGENT PUBLISHES IN JOURNAL OF
EXTENSION The Journal of Extension (JOE) is the official refereed journal of the U.S. Cooperative Extension System. It's purpose is to expand and update the research and knowledge base for Extension professionals and other adult educators. JOE is an electronic journal, available only on the World Wide Web at http://www.joe.org . Articles published since 1963 can be found on the site.The journal is paid for centrally, and as such, is available for everyone to use free of charge. By adding your e-mail address to the subscriber's list, you will receive notification of each new issue as it becomes available. To subscribe, e-mail joelist-on@joe.org from the account to which you wish to subscribe. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
DIVERSITY PROGRAMS OFFICE This event serves as big tradition to assist students and advisors in preparing for the annual national conference, which will be held March 29 - 31, in Birmingham, AL. If you are interested in attending this workshop or any of its activities, please contact your Diversity Programs Office by November 10. Thank you for your continued support of our diversity efforts. --Zelia Z. Wiley zwh@ksu.edu
THANK YOU FROM NADINE SIGLE
THANK YOU FROM THE BLECHA FAMILY
CHARACTER COUNTS! TRAINING WORKSHOPS The day's topics include: An Introduction to Character Counts! Registration is now available through the On-Line system. The cost is $40 for Extension staff,- which includes lunch and a copy of the "Good Ideas Book," 541 pages filled with 250 activities and lessons organized by the Six Pillars of Character and by age group from Kindergarten through High School (A $40 retail value!). Extension cooperators/partners may attend at a cost of $60 per person. Justin Wiebers, Rod Buchele, Susan Schlichting, Michelle Perez, and Gary Gerhard will facilitate the program. --Gary W. Gerhard gerhard@ksu.edu
Working
through the IDEA network, you will be able to learn from community and
economic development experts from across the Midwest. This shared
degree program allows you to enroll through KSU, and access classes
through an on-line learning network. For information on the degree
program, visit:
COLLEGE OF AG AND K-STATE RESEARCH AND
EXTENSION HOLIDAY PARTY
MARIE’S PICK OF THE WEEK Dan Lekie reported that a Johnson County homeowner experiencing a widespread chipmunk problem contacted a local critter control company. When shocked at the company’s cost to resolve the problem, the homeowner contacted the local Extension office. After learning what size trap to get, how to set and bait the trap, and how to release the animal from the trap through information provided by Extension, he decided to buy a small mammal trap. Several chipmunks later, the homeowner called to express his satisfaction with the information Extension provided that allowed him take care of the problem on his own. The long term intended impact of the Johnson County Nuisance Wildlife and Home Pest Control Action Plan is to have the citizens of Johnson County become knowledgeable about the different animals, insects, and plants which can cause them discomfort, be a nuisance, or cause damage to their property. With this knowledge, clientele develop the ability to deal with these situations once they have the information needed to diagnose the problem. –Marie Blythe mblythe@ksu.edu
SNEAK PREVIEW OF "CHARLOTTE'S WEB" Thanks to a partnership between the National 4-H Leadership,
Paramount Pictures and Walden Media, many 4-H professionals enjoyed a
night at the movies as a thank you for their great work in helping our
youth across the country. They had the opportunity to watch this classic
story two months prior to the December 20th premiere. 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 NOVEMBER 15, 2006, THROUGH NOVEMBER 21, 2006: Wednesday, November 15 Thursday, November 16 .... Defective Trees Workshop, Burlington/CF (Kelly Park 4-H Bldg.), Statewide, 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Tim McDonnell tmcdonne@oznet.ksu.edu Friday, November 17 Friday, November 17, through Saturday, November 18 Friday, November 17, through Sunday, November 19 Saturday, November 18, through Sunday, November 19
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