Extension Updates

To assure that all of you are kept up to date on a regular basis, the three regional directors and the state Extension Administration Office provides bi-weekly Extension Updates. This forum is for all Extension announcements, so if you have something to distribute, please forward it to Lori Bates with FOR EXTENSION UPDATE noted.

February 28, 2013

On Behalf of CJ Mucklow:


Reporting

Joy Bauder wrote a really good summary on tips for creating work plans (PTI’s). Click here to view the summary. Some folks have not been including any time estimates in their work plans. If you don’t include your time then what you report isn’t always available to be included in the state and federal reports. If it was worth doing, it's worth reporting and getting the credit for you and CSU Extension. If you want to change an already approved plan you need to let your immediate supervisor know so she/he can revert your plan back to draft, then you are able to edit and resubmit.

Also on the conference call a question was asked about how to open attached files. Click here to see the attached sheet from Joy on how to find uploaded files.

Narative Examples

During yesterday's call on reporting expectations, Irene Shonle asked the regional directors to site some good narrative examples. Click here to see narrative examples I liked from La Plata County. However, remember the narrative use is wide open and just because I liked these doesn’t mean others aren't valuable and well written. I think a narrative should expound on your efforts and explain impacts in a way that numbers alone cannot. To see all the narratives go to the link below. If you want more information on writing a narrative ask your regional director. http://lmprs.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=reports.narratives&searchString=&state_id=7&r_narrType_id=26&r_narrType_id=25&r_narrType_id=27&planYear=2012&Submit=Search

Western Region Vacancies

  • Tri River Area Livestock and Range Agent - Doug Dean accepted this position and he starts March 1. Welcome Doug!
  • Tri River Area Horticulture Agent - This position closed in mid February and the committee is meeting to narrow the pool this week. Interviews are expected in March.
  • Archuleta County Director - Interviews will be held March 13 and 14.
  • Eagle Horticulture Agent - The position is under review. Eagle County is also in discussion with Pitkin County about sharing the position. Expected advertising date is April.

2013 Distinguished Alumni Awards

Nominations for the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Awards are being accepted from now until April 8, 2013. All award descriptions and nomination forms can be found at www.alumni.colostate.edu.

Professional Development Funds – Judy Barth

All professional development funds have been expended for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013. Any request for professional development funds must now be for expenditures AFTER June 30, 2013. Remember that you can apply for funds no sooner than 3 months in advance of travel and no less than 30 days in advance of travel.

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