Vol. 14, No. 45  September 23, 2008

IN THIS ISSUE... 

...Word from the Associate Director - Extension and Applied Research
...Unity and Pride All University Campaign
...Register Now for Annual Conference
...Do You Need a New Name Badge?
..."How to Recognize Sexual Harassment" (Course # WTD013)
...Thank You from Pat Melgares
...Diversity Programs Office Update
...Graduate Scholarship Available to Extension Agents
...Kansas Extension Conference on Volunteerism
...Master Schedule

                                                                                                           ...Tuesday Letter Archives

WORD FROM THE ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - EXTENSION AND APPLIED RESEARCH
Carrying on the theme from last week of "what constitutes an Extension program?," I've heard it suggested that when you answer questions on the phone or give an invited presentation somewhere, that is an Extension program. I will never believe that. That is like suggesting I am an academic teacher because I advised an occasional student and gave a guest lecture. Doing those things represents an obligation and opportunity of everyone in this land-grant University.

An Extension program is a series of carefully and definitely planned educational approaches to address an important, critical, relevant situation with a defined audience. Proof of success is in the differences that program makes on the defined audience.

Every Extension agent and specialist must have an Extension program. Full time Extension appointments should have 3 or 4 big initiatives at all times. Partial appointments might have from 1 to 3 depending on the appointment, but everyone must have an Extension program. I am encouraging department and unit heads to be clear in their ability to identify the Extension program initiatives of any one of their Extension agents or specialists in the same way they can identify the course responsibilities of an academic teacher.

Have a great week! - Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu

UNITY AND PRIDE ALL UNIVERSITY CAMPAIGN
Two years ago, K-State faculty and staff united with alumni and friends in demonstrating their pride and commitment by giving back to the university. We established the All-University Campaign for K-State as a part of the Changing Lives Campaign, which celebrated exceeding its $500 million goal last spring. Through the All-University Campaign, we made a statement to the students and legislators as well as those who have invested in the future of K-State with private gifts, that faculty and staff care about K-State too.

K-State faculty and staff are again giving leadership to expanding the numbers of employees who give back to K-State. The Unity and Pride Campaign is our way of doing that.

When it comes to the K-State family, there is power in numbers. Everyone's participation is important, no matter the size of the gift. A gift of $5.00 will make a statement and make a difference. When your gift is added to other gifts, K-State faculty and staff can have the biggest impact on the university's future. Our united effort inspires others to support K-State. Together, we can make a difference.

In the previous campaign, K-State Research and Extension employees responded with 26% giving some amount to the Changing Lives Campaign. Through this Unity and Pride Campaign , I hope we could DOUBLE that percent of those giving. You will be receiving a packet soon. Take a moment to consider where you'd want a gift to go, and then make that gift a reality, no matter how large or small. Remember, that even $5.00 is significant in that you become one more of our total employee base who has given back to K-State. Join me in making a gift to the Unity and Pride Campaign! --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu

REGISTER NOW FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Registration is available for the K-State Research and Extension Annual Conference, October 20-23. Please register online at http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=70  by October 8.

The 2008 conference, "Healthy People, Healthy Earth," provides a great opportunity for networking among Research and Extension colleagues, and features inspiring speakers, awards recognition, and professional development.

Tuesday morning will feature Patrick Donadio with two great presentations on Belief Driven Success and Communicating with Impact. The K-State Research and Extension Awards Luncheon on Tuesday is FREE to all registrants. Then on Tuesday afternoon there will be two great concurrent sessions: "Global Climate Change" and "Health and Wellness."

Other days of the conferences are also filled with great sessions and activities. So, please register today. We look forward to seeing you there. --2008 KSRE Annual Conference Program Committee

DO YOU NEED A NEW NAME BADGE?
All participants attending the upcoming Annual Conference, October 20-23, 2008, will be requested to wear their K-State Research and Extension name badges.

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@.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 desire. 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

"HOW TO RECOGNIZE SEXUAL HARASSMENT" (COURSE # WTD013)
Wednesday, October 1, 2008, from 1:30 - 3:00* p.m. (Session 0063)
or Thursday, October 2, 2008, from 8:30 - 10:00* a.m. (Session 0064)

*please note that Supervisors will be asked to stay for an extra hour.

Location: Practice Management Center - 407 Trotter Hall

Please join us for the presentation of “How to Recognize and Prevent Sexual Harassment” presented by Clyde Howard, Director, Affirmative Action.

After attending one of the sessions, you will be better able to:
Recognize sexual harassment as a form of discrimination,
Identify "quid pro quo" and "hostile environment" sexual harassment,
Confront harassment to make it stop, and
Follow university procedures for reporting sexual harassment.

This is an event through the partnership of Affirmative Action, Veterinary Medicine, and the Department of Employee Relations and Training. All employees are welcome. There is no charge to participants, but registration is necessary to ensure adequate seating and materials. You may register in one of two ways: 

1. Through HRIS Self Enrollment, or
2. E-mail training@ksu.edu . Please include your name, employee ID number, and course title as well as the course number (WTD013) and session number.

If you have questions, please contact training@ksu.edu . --Daryl Buchholz dbuchhol@ksu.edu

THANK YOU FROM PAT MELGARES
I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the many notes, cards, phone calls and comfort that many, many people provided after the death of my Dad last week. Your gifts of kindness and friendship are special, indeed, and it seems like those are the best gifts to help get past the sadness of losing a loved one.

My Dad was a very caring man, and he helped a lot of people from all walks of life. In that spirit, I hope there's a way in the future that I can help you, too, as a colleague, as a way to say thank you for your kindness. --Pat Melgares melgares@ksu.edu

DIVERSITY PROGRAMS OFFICE UPDATE
The semester is in full swing at the Diversity Programs Office with many events and activities. Students in the MANRRS chapter have been gearing up for the Career Fair by completing Strengths Quest, an online quiz which helps the participants learn more about their career strengths and weaknesses. Other activities MANRRS students have partaken in include the Annual Activities Carnival and a Watermelon Feed.

The Diversity Programs Office has two student assistants working in the office this year. James Millsap is a senior in agribusiness, and Amy Rusche is a first year graduate student in Regional and Community Planning. Please join us in welcoming them for another exciting year in the College of Agriculture.

The Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism is being held October 2-3, 2008 at Wichita State University. The theme for the conference is Changing Demographics: Is Kansas Ready? Ronald L. Morris, Director, Admissions Research and Training, at the National Research Center for College and University Admissions, will present the keynote entitled: "Diverse Constituencies: How changing demographics impact our efforts to attract, enroll and keep the students who are the future of our state." If you are interested in attending this conference please go to http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=conted&p=conference  for more information. The registration deadline is Friday, September 26.

Finally, the Diversity Programs Office and MANRRS would like to remind everyone that Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) is underway, and a great way to help celebrate the month is to attend the Second Annual Midwest HALO Encuentro. It will be taking place on October 9, at 8 a.m. in the Student Union Ball Room. The guest speaker will be Dr. Deborah Santiago, Vice President for Policy and Research at Excelencia in Education, who has completed extensive research on educational issues related to the condition of Latinos in education and on institutional trends in student access.

If you are interested in any of the activities mentioned you may get more information from your Diversity Programs Office or by contacting Dr. Zelia Z. Wiley, Assistant Dean for Diversity, zwh@ksu.edu , or 785-532-5793. Please do not hesitate to use us as your resource center for questions and concerns associated with diversity. Have a great semester! --Zelia Z. Wiley

GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE TO EXTENSION AGENTS
I want to remind any Extension Agents who will be enrolled in graduate study at K-State in Fall 2009 that the Kansas State University - Paul W. Griffith Memorial Scholarship is available.

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