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Vol. 14, No. 15
February 26, 2008 IN THIS ISSUE... ...Word from the
Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research WORD FROM THE
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH The NEDA Conference focused on "how the world is changing," and how might Extension position itself to respond to those changes. Several very engaging speakers focused on the changes we should expect, and possibly ways to begin to prepare ourselves for those changes. Dr. James H. Johnson, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and nationally recognized demographer, spoke on "people and jobs on the move: implications for U. S. higher education." The telling themes through his presentation were:
Dr. Johnson's data and the implications show clearly the impacts of first and second waves of globalization and the browning and greying of the America. Much to ponder and understand when it comes to those things for which we might have some control and those things for which we must prepare to ride the wave, because little can be done to change what has already begun to happen. My take home message in all this was one of becoming even more serious about understanding differences among people with respect to age, class, ethnicity, race, gender, and other human differences. More importantly, to develop a culture within K-State Research and Extension that incorporates mutual respect, acceptance, teamwork, and productivity among people who are diverse in all dimensions of human differences. Upon taking that path, life will be much more gratifying and meaningful as we live in an ever more diverse community. --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu
LIVE WEBCAST REMINDER!
Peter McPherson, President of the
National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC),
and others will share views about the important growth of distance
education in higher education. Short video cases will focus on
increasing diversity, growing continuing education and professional
education, developing strategic partnerships, financial/cost models, and
increasing student retention and success.
FOUNDATION OF PRACTICE - COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT 101 RESCHEDULED TRUE COLORS BASIC AND TRUE COLORS ADVANCED WORKSHOPS RESCHEDULED True Colors Basic and True Colors Advanced Workshops have been rescheduled for March 27 and 28. There will be only two training sites available for these workshops. Both sites will host the Basic Session (scheduled for 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.) and the Advanced Session (1 p.m. until 3:45 p.m.). These sites are as follows: Thursday, March 27, in the Ellis County
Extension Office in Hays If you have any questions concerning these True Colors workshops, please contact Ann Domsch at 785-532-5833 or by e-mail at adomsch@ksu.edu ; or Connie Hoch at 785-532-5840 or by e-mail at choch@ksu.edu . See you there! --Connie Hoch
SEATING FILLED FOR CONFLICT MANAGEMENT
WORKSHOP ON MARCH 5 Registered participants will receive their confirmation this week. Individuals on the waiting list will be notified if seating becomes available. Due to limited seating, no walk-in registrations will be accepted on the day of the workshop. The Leadership Development and Volunteer Development Program Focus Teams appreciate the high level of interest in this topic and are considering hosting another workshop later this year - watch The Tuesday Letter for more information. --Robert Wilson rmwilson@k-state.edu
RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR MARSHA WEAVER For any of you unable to attend the reception, letters and well wishes can be addressed to Marsha at K-Sate Research and Extension, Dickinson County, 712 S. Buckeye Avenue, Abilene, Kansas 67410. --Ruth Deines rsdeines@ksu.edu
A LEADERSHIP READ
PUTTING PIZZAZZ INTO YOUR PROFESSION Nationally known speaker, Dr. Jeff Goodwin, Colorado State 4-H Program Leader, will provide the educational workshops. His presentations will include:
Special features of the conference include:
And as a bonus --- Dr. Goodwin will be presenting an extra seminar on “Effective Livestock Programs” on Wednesday afternoon. Anyone involved in youth livestock programming is encouraged to attend this presentation. Pre-Registration is $10 and it’s also due on March 20. --KAE4-H Professional Development Committee 2008 KANSAS COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE ANNOUNCED The 2008 CED Conference will be held Thursday, April 10, in El Dorado, Kansas with an optional networking dinner on Wednesday, April 9. The conference will explore community economic development as a journey, not a destination. Participants will learn what it takes to get a community READY; how to get SET through leadership, planning, and focus; and how to GO forth on a path to success. This conference is sponsored by the Institute for Policy & Social Research at KU, the K-State Center for Engagement and Community Development, and the Kansas Department of Commerce. The keynote speaker will be Mark Drabenstott, Director of the RUPRI (Rural Policy Research Institute) Center for Regional Competitiveness. The University of Missouri and RUPRI created the Center for Regional Competitiveness in September 2006 to be the nation’s leading source of information and analytics on regional development in the 21st century. The Center helps public and private leaders in regions craft winning strategies in the global economy. Prior to RUPRI, Dr. Drabenstott was the Director of the Center for the Study of Rural America at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The conference registration information is available on the website at http://www.ipsr.ku.edu/conferen/kcced/ . --Dan Kahl dankahl@ksu.edu
WELCOMING ENTREPRENEURS TO YOUR
COMMUNITY Communities of all sizes are starting to recognize the value of home-grown businesses as a vital part of economic development. So how can Extension, local officials, and community and economic development professionals help create a climate where entrepreneurs feel welcome and supported? Co-facilitators Greg Wise, UW Extension; and Charlie French, UNH Cooperative Extension; will share tips and tools that communities can implement to encourage entrepreneurship as an economic development strategy. No pre-registration is required and there is no fee to participate. About 10 minutes prior to the start time simply go the Adobe Connect Pro meeting room at http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/ecop/ . You will be presented with a login screen that has an "Enter as Guest" option. Enter your first name, last name and state, then click "Enter Room" to join the conference. To hear the audio of the workshop and participate in the Q&A portion of the workshop, we will be using a built-in teleconferencing capability of Adobe's Connect Pro conferencing software. Once you log into the meeting you will be presented with the option to enter your call-back number, your phone will automatically be called. After entering your number you will be automatically called and joined into the audio portion of the Web conference on your phone. --Dan Kahl dankahl@ksu.edu
FEATURED EMPLOYEE
MARIE'S PICK OF THE WEEK Outcomes: * In 2006 there were 41 farmers and in 2007, 74 farmers in targeted watersheds committed to implementing best management practices for atrazine herbicide. * Three integrated agricultural management sites were established to demonstrate and evaluate best management practices for pesticides, sediments, and nutrients. * In 2006, implementation of atrazine best management practices resulted in 16% less atrazine being applied in the targeted watersheds and an estimated 27% less atrazine potentially being lost in runoff waters. In 2007, 13% less atrazine was applied in the targeted watersheds and there was an estimated 23% reduction in atrazine lost in runoff waters. * Actual water quality monitoring of treated and untreated watersheds found approximately 40% lower atrazine concentrations in 2006 and 18% lower atrazine concentrations in 2007 in streams in targeted watersheds in which best management practices had been implemented. --Marie Blythe mblythe@ksu.edu
MARKETING MINUTE What type of information would you like us to cover? What marketing-related questions do you have? Please let us know and we'll do our best to find the answers. Please contact Pat Melgares or Linda Sleichter at 785-532-5804, or via e-mail. If you'd like to comment on this or any Marketing Minute discussion, we encourage you to visit our Marketing Minute blog at http://ksremarketingminute.blogspot.com/ . --Linda Sleichter lsleicht@ksu.edu
PUBLICATION UPDATE VIEW THE MASTER SCHEDULE OR ADD NEW ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS Submit corrections to previously submitted items to cthomas@ksu.edu .DATES TAKEN FROM THE MASTER SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 6 THROUGH MARCH 12, 2008.
Thursday, March 6, 2008,
12:30-4:00 p.m. at Phillips Co Fairgrounds
Thursday, March 6, 2008,
at 6:00 p.m. in Minneola
Thursday, March 6, 2008
at 9:30 a.m. in Southeast Area Office, Chanute
Thursday, March 6, 2008
in the evening at Geary County
Thursday, March 6, 2008
at 9;30 a.m. in Manhattan
Friday, March 7, 2008
at KSU, Manhattan
Friday, March 7, 2008
in Lawrence
Friday, March 7, 2008
before 5:00 p.m. at the State 4-H Office
Friday, March 7 through
Saturday, March 8, 2008 starting at
6:00 p.m. in Wichita
Saturday, March 8, 2008
in Wichita
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
at 9:30 a.m. in the Sunflower Room, Sedgwick
County Office, Wichita
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
at 9:00 a.m. at KSU, Manhattan
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
at 9:30 a.m. at the First State Bank Meeting Room, Hill
City
Wednesday, March 12 through
Saturday, March 15, 2008
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