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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 Evidence shows that series-type Extension programs are much more effective in achieving change in behaviors and significant impact than one-time or single episode Extension educational programs. When moving through a series of educational programs, it is easy for the target audience and stakeholders to lose focus as to the significance of the educational program. Your knowing the vision, mission, target audience, goals, and intended outcomes of that Extension program can offer a useful reminder with each sequential event as to the importance of the program and its achieving success with the target audience. A couple articles in the Journal of Extension are worth your review. Rockwell, S. Kay, LaDeane Ja, Eileen Krumbach. 2003. Success Outcome Markers in Extension (SOME): Evaluating the Effects of Transformational Learning Programs. Journal of Extension Vol. 41, No. 5. Kalambokidis, Laura. 2004. Identifying the Public Value in Extension. Journal of Extension. Vol. 42 No. 2. Rockwell, et.al. provide a graphic depiction showing the importance of engaging high process and high subject matter relevance into programming with the ultimate outcome of transformational learning. That being the kind of understanding that truly sets an audience up to make change in their lives, and the work of Extension to truly fulfill the vision, mission, and expectations of those for whom we serve. Kalambokidis frames a process to help us to think through and understand the concepts of public good and public value in Extension programming. Its greatest value is in leading us to better articulate to stakeholders and the public in general the impacts of our works in the context of public value. Scott Peters, a keynote at annual conference, will bring us further insight into this whole topic area that is vital to retaining and increasing public support for Extension and engagement through the land-grant university system. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
CIVIL RIGHTS
REVIEW POSTPONED
REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR ANNUAL
CONFERENCE Online registration and detailed conference information can be found at www.communications.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=743 . Please note important information concerning parking on campus during construction of the new parking garage south of the Union. --Bill Hargrove bhargrov@ksu.edu
LAST CHANCE TO HAVE A NEW NAME BADGE MAILED TO
YOU PRIOR TO ANNUAL CONFERENCE If you have never received a name badge, if you still have one of the old variety, or if you wish to purchase a new badge, e-mail Sue Robinson, srobinso@oznet.ksu.edu . Be sure to specify the kind of backing you want - magnet, clip or pin - and specify how you want your name on the badge. There is not room for titles, but department, area, county, district, or research center will be shown if you request it. The alternative I like is just your name below the K-State Research and Extension brand. Each new employee, at the instructor level or above, receives his/her first name badge free of charge. Counties, districts, areas and departments are encouraged to order name badges for other employees and will be invoiced in the amount of $6 for each name badge. If a new name badge is needed, please order immediately so we can get it sent to you prior to the conference. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
COMMUNICATIONS EXPO DURING ANNUAL
CONFERENCE The Communications Expo is a fun, informal way to learn more about communications expertise and 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. Raffle prizes include gift certificates to the K-State Union Bookstore for $100, $75 and $50. 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 that morning. The Communications Expo is hosted by the K-State Research and Extension Department of Communications. For more information, contact Pat Melgares at melgares@ksu.edu . --Pat Melgares
PLAN YEAR 2008 EMPLOYEE OPEN ENROLLMENT MEETINGS
LEADERPHONE BRIEFING
FOR "BREAKING THE CODE: UNDERSTANDING AND INTERVENING IN TEEN BULLYING" A LeaderPhone briefing on "Breaking the Code" will be held October 8, (Monday), 10 a.m. - 11 a.m., for those who want to better understand the focus of the program and to consider opportunities to work with local schools as schools address the bullying mandates. A KSRE Annual Conference "Breaking the Code" session will also be held on October 17, (Wednesday), 4:10 - 5:00 p.m. If you would like to participate in the October 8 LeaderPhone briefing, please contact Elaine Johannes, ejohanne@ksu.edu , by Thursday, October 4, so materials can be mailed to you. To learn more about KSA 72-8256 and the resources that schools are sharing, log onto the Kansas Department of Education's "Safe School Resources" website: http://www.ksde.org/KS_SAFE_SCHOOLS_RESOURCE_CENTER/index.html . --Elaine Johannes ejohanne@ksu.edu
STATE 4-H DOG CONFERENCE ONLINE REGISTRATION UP AND RUNNING Public entry deadline is October 12, so time is critical. --Jim Adams jadams@ksu.edu KANSAS YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM The Kansas Youth Leadership Forum will be held November 16-18, 2007 at Rock Springs 4-H Center and is for those youth ages 14-18, as of January 1, 2008. Registrations are due online by October 15. The forum program will include speakers, workshops, State Council elections and much more. Complete information can be found on the web at http://4-h.k-state.edu/Events/KYLF/Default.htm . If you have questions, please contact Beth Hinshaw, bhinshaw@ksu.edu ; or Justin Wiebers, jwiebers@ksu.edu . --Beth Hinshaw
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE FAIR
PLANNED Save the date now, and look for registration materials at the Extension Annual Conference! --Dan Kahl dankahl@ksu.edu
CENTER FOR ENGAGEMENT AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT The resources generated by this project will be available to all rural grocers for utilization through the support of Extension. This project will also create an information and resource network previously unavailable to rural grocery store owners. More information on this exciting project will be available as the project gets up and running on the CECD website, www.ksu.edu/cecd . --Dan Kahl dankahl@ksu.edu
COUNTY/DISTRICT EXTENSION DIRECTOR TRAINING
COMING IN SPRING 2008 Training will focus on major responsibilities of local unit directors to include program leadership, budgetary and fiscal operations, personnel management and office management. County and District Directors can learn more about the sessions from the professional development system on the K-State Research and Extension Website, https://intranet.oznet.ksu.edu/prof_dev/ , and include the training on their 2008 professional development plan. --Jim Lindquist jlindqui@oznet.ksu.edu and Stacey Warner swarner@ksu.edu
TWO SPECIALIST ASSIGNMENTS AVAILABLE THROUGH 4-H/ARMY YOUTH
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT The Project is also seeking a qualified Food and Nutrition professional employed by a Land-Grant University who is interested in working full time with Army staff to support and assess food and nutrition programs for Army children and youth worldwide. This assignment is full time for one year with the Specialist remaining at her/his own university or county office and traveling frequently. Salary and benefits will be reimbursed and travel costs will be covered by Army. Applications are due by November 15 with a projected start date of January 7, 2008. For more information about these assignments, contact Marlene Glasscock, 532-1484, glass@ksu.edu . --Marlene Glasscock
SEPTEMBER EXTENSION AGENT PERSONNEL CHANGES Marilyn Toellner, Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in Sedgwick County, retired on September 3, 2007. Stephen C. Brown, Extension Director in Brown County, resigned on September 5, 2007. Steve has transferred to a position with the Alaska Cooperative Extension Service. Amy M. Taylor, Extension Director in Trego County, resigned on September 7, 2007. --Stacey M. Warner swarner@ksu.edu
MARIE'S PICK OF THE WEEK Youths increased their knowledge of parliamentary procedure and
improved their Par-Law skills. They learned to correctly make a motion,
amend a motion, call for the question, and call for division of the
house. They understand the importance of debating a question during a
business meeting and that they have the option of voting a motion down.
They gained self-confidence while taking an active part in the
parliamentary procedure of their organization's business meeting.
--Marie Blythe
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 OCTOBER 10, 2007, THROUGH OCTOBER 16, 2007: Thursday, October 11,through Friday, October 12 Friday, October 12, through Sunday, October 14 Saturday, October 13 Monday, October 15, through Wednesday, October 17 Monday, October 15, through Thursday, October 18
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