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.
November 14, 2013
On Behalf of JoAnn Powell:
- Extension Programming
- Emerald Ash Borer
- Extension Apparel
- Diversity Catalyst Team Meeting
- Free Webinars
- Congratulations!
- Front Range Searches
- Save the Date
- New and Recently Updated Fact Sheets
- Specialists’ Introductions
Greetings all,
Enjoyed seeing you all at Forum. Hope you found the new format useful and that you were able to update content and renew relationships across Extension while you were here on campus. Below is a table of contents that will help you navigate.
The news this past week has likely prompted many individuals who have not thought a great deal about culture, diversity and the lenses through which we see others and their actions to spend some time doing so. I know these topic came up at my own breakfast table this last week.
- The Miami Dolphins received scrutiny for player relationships—what was said, texted, done and not done by players and leaders within the team’s locker room. Allegations include bullying, harassment, and hazing to “that’s just the way it is if you want to play in the NFL.”
- Colorado College chose to include the term “queer” as a gender choice on its application for employment. While the school acknowledges the term "queer" is often used as a slur, the school's office of Minority and International Students notes in its definition, "Others have reclaimed it and are comfortable using it to describe themselves."
- Call of Duty: Ghosts, a gritty military-themed video game, surpassed one billion dollars in sales the day after its launch. This version of the game is the first to include female avatars—you can now play (and fight) as a girl—with all the same tools and skills as any other warrior in the game. This release aligns with the movement of our own female soldiers closer to frontline duty.
Lots of food for thought. I am interested in learning how my millennial generation daughters and their cousins see these events compared to my silent generation dad, aunts and uncles and boomer siblings. May be an interesting Thanksgiving dinner. Wishing you and yours the best of a Thanksgiving holiday.
Extension Programming - Jan Carroll and PLT
As announced by Lou and presented during Forum, Planning and Reporting Units (PRUs) are replacing our previous Program Area/Work Team structure for 2014. Every PRU will use the same common outputs, and create its own limited list of outcomes.
Everyone (agents, specialists) is invited to every meeting. Please think about your work in your location in 2014, and make certain your stakeholder input and intended outcomes will be included in one of the PRU plans of work, along with a strategy for evaluation. The plans—PRU and Plan to Invest—are your only key to easy and accurate reporting, so hopefully no one will skip this step.
Your expenses in attending the meeting(s) will be paid by PLT, so there should be no travel costs to you or your department or county. A calendar of the PLT meetings is posted at www.ext.colostate.edu/ext-news/pru-calendar.xlsx.
Please log into CPRS and be certain your data are complete, through October, as this information will help PRUs build on success and more easily simplify their lists of possible outcomes.
Watch the home screen in CPRS and also you e-mail for notification when new information/calendar/FAQs are posted. Please send your program questions to PRU convener(s) for discussion at the meeting(s). Check with Jan (970-491-6102) on process and with Joy (970-491-3887) on technology.
Thank you to all the members of PLT, all the WT Leaders and agents who provided input, and especially to CJ and Cary who are tenacious in their belief that our planning and reporting systems can be better.
Emerald Ash Borer
While the Emerald Ash Borer is an insect no one wants to have, Extension has emerged as the resource for information, identification, and education regarding this pest in Colorado. Yesterday Boulder County and some adjacent areas were quarantined by the Colorado Department of Agriculture—meaning that no untreated ash trees (genus Fraxinus), plant parts, chips, or cut wood can be moved outside the boundary. Thanks to our Entomology and Horticulture Agents and Specialists for stepping up and working with our communities and partners (CDA and USDA/APHIS) to inform stakeholders and spread information. A special shout out to Carol O’Meara and the Boulder team for providing local leadership.
See the Denver Post article at www.denverpost.com/business/ci_24509610/emerald-ash-borer-puts-colorado-alert.
Information on the pest is available at www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/insect/Emerald_borer.pdf.
Joanne Littlefield is serving as the Public Information Officer for the Emerald Ash Borer situation—as such, any new materials or press releases must be channeled through Joanne to be vetted by the partners before they are used.
Extension Apparel - Joanne Littlefield
If you were at Forum last week, you may have picked up a copy of the new online ordering form for apparel. It is posted online here: www.ext.colostate.edu/staffres/order-form.pdf, from this page: www.ext.colostate.edu/staffres/market.html.
This is an exciting new venture with Crider and Company, and has been approved by CSU External Relations.
Please let me know if you have any questions about this.
Diversity Catalyst Team Meeting
The Extension Diversity Catalyst Team invites all Extension staff to participate in their annual Face-to-Face Meeting. This year's meeting is Wednesday and Thursday, December 11-12, at Morgan County Extension Center (914 E. Railroad Ave.) in Fort Morgan. For more information see their flyer at www.ext.colostate.edu/ext-news/2013-diversity.doc.
Free Webinars
- Building Healthy Food Systems—Healthy Food Distribution: Sustaining Profits for Farmers while Providing More Accessible Healthy Foods for All Consumers on Thursday, November 14, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Learn from food systems entrepreneurs and technical assistance providers on their recent efforts across the state to consolidate distribution of healthy Colorado foods. Presenters will share their experiences starting a business, including their successes and the challenges they faced. They will also discuss how efforts can make healthy foods more abundant, available, and affordable for all residents. Consultants will highlight the resources to help others develop new ventures. Click here to register for this upcoming webinar.
- “Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financial Toolkit”. Natural disasters wreak havoc on families in more ways than one. It takes time for survivors to recover emotionally and financially. This webinar series will help professionals assist individuals and families with disaster financial recovery including: becoming familiar with the “Recovery After Disaster: The Family Financial Toolkit”, identifying key strategies and resources to help with financial recovery, determining family financial picture and guiding families as they make financial decision. Registration: To attend one or all of the webinars, please register at https://umn.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_dioAdaa82fK1P3D. Prior to each webinar, you will be sent a confirmation email with webinar URL. A certificate of attendance will be provided after each webinar you attend. AFCPE Accredited Financial Counselor CEUs are available. For more information please contact Sara Croymans at croym001@umn.edu or 320-589-1711.
Dates and Times:
Webinar #1 – Nov. 26, 2013 - 2 pm – 3 pm CDT -- What Do I Do Now? Documenting, Coping & Caring
Webinar #2 – Dec. 17, 2013 - 2 pm – 3 pm CDT -- Where to Start? Moving Towards Recovery
Webinar #3 –Jan. 14, 2014 - 2 pm – 3 pm CDT -- Where Am I Financially? Taking a Financial Snapshot
Webinar #4 – Feb. 18 2014 -- 2 pm – 3 pm CDT -- Where Will I Live? Making Housing Decisions
Webinar #5 – Mar. 18, 2014- 2 pm – 3 pm CDT -- What Will Life Look Like? Creating The New Reality
Congratulations!
- Visit www.ext.colostate.edu/forum/2013-awards.ppt to view the PowerPoint presentation.
- CAE4-HA Achievement in Service Award: Megan Jedlicka, Lacey Mann, & Brooke Matthew
- CAE4-HA Distinguished Service Award: Holli Campbell, Marlin Eisenach, & Kim Morrison
- CAE4-HA Meritorious Service Award: Kathy Wolfe
- CAE4-HA Friend of Colorado 4-H Award: Roger Koberstein
- CAE4-HA Tyro Award: Nicolette Ahrens & Erin Van Peer
- CEAFCS Continued Excellence Award: Sheila Gains
- CEAFCS Friends of CEAFCS Award: Business Incubator Center
- CCAA Achievement Award: Darrin Parmenter
- CCAA Distinguished Service Award: Keith Maxey
- Friend of CCAA: Bill Nobles
- Honored Retirees: Bob Hamblen, Dennis Lamm, Pam Neelan, Susan Rose, & Doris Todd.
- 2013 ESP Administrative Leadership Award: Susan Baker
- 2013 ESP Multicultural Diversity Award: Mark Platten
- 2013 ESP Early Career Award: Karen Massey
- 2013 ESP Mid Career Award: Sheila Kelley
- 2013 ESP Continued Excellence Award: Luann Boyer
- 2013 ESP Zeta Chapter Early Career Service Award: Mark Platten
- 2013 ESP Zeta Chapter Mid Career Service Award: Vanessa Tranel
- 2013 ESP Zeta Chapter Distinguished Service Award: Kathy Wolfe
- 2013 ESP Zeta Chapter Continued Excellence: Jeff Tranel
- 2013 ESP Zeta Chapter Visionary Leadership: Barb Fahey
- 2013 ESP Zeta Chapter Administrative Leadership: JoAnn Powell
- 2013 ESP Zeta Chapter Diversity/Multicultural Award: Vanessa Tranel & Shauna Woods
- 2013 ESP Zeta Chapter Team Award: SNAP-Ed (Susan Baker, Kathryn McGirr, Joel Lindau, Dwayne Watson, Wes Scharf, JoAnn Powell, Brigid McDonnell, Michael Lucero, Ellie Betts
- 2013 ESP Zeta Chapter Meritorious Service Award: Jamie Dixon, Sonjia Graham, Lee Ann Lambert, & Terry Schaaf
- 2013 ESP Zeta Chapter Community Engagement Award: Kathie Kralik & Linda Langelo
- 2013 Alton Schofield Award: Janice Dixon
- 2013 F.A. Anderson Award: Dawn Thilmany & Ned Tisserat
- 2013 Team Award: Colorado 4-H STEM (Claire Dixon, Christy Fitzpatrick, Anne Casey, Barb Shaw, Erin Korris, Melinda Laituri, Sophia Linn, Andrew Warnock, & Ester Worker)
Front Range Searches
- Arapahoe 4-H: Closed Nov. 6. Search committee is reviewing applications. Interviews will be held Dec. 16 & 17. Search There were a total of 37 qualified applicants for this position.
- Livestock Marketing Information Center Agricultural Economist: Interviews were held Oct. 14 & 15. Negotiations are underway.
- Boulder Horticulture Agent: Position will be advertised at the beginning of the year
- Douglas Horticulture Agent: Position description is being finalized.
New and Recently Updated Fact Sheets
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Recently Updated:
Specialists’ Introductions
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Meet CSU Extension Specialist |
| Title: | Professor |
| College: | Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences |
| Department: | Clinical Sciences |
| % Extension Time: | 15% |
| Years with CSU: | 14 |
| Extension/Outreach Involvement: | Part-time extension veterinarian |
| Research Area: | Livestock infectious diseases, zoonotic diseases. |
| Teaching Responsibilities: | Livestock infectious diseases, zoonotic diseases. |
| Contact Information: | 205 Vet Teaching Hospital, 1678 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1678, 970-297-1299 david.van_metre@colostate.edu |
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Meet CSU Extension Specialist |
| Title: | Assistant Professor |
| College: | Health and Human Sciences |
| Department: | School of Social Work |
| % Extension Time: | 33% |
| Years with CSU: | 20 |
| Extension/Outreach Involvement: | Community Development – USDA SET (Strong Economies Together) program; group and community facilitation; community resiliency. |
| Research Area: | NA |
| Teaching Responsibilities: | Community practice |
| Hobbies: | Arts and community; music; fiber arts; cooking; outdoors |
| Contact Information: | 109 Education Bldg. 1586 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1586, 970-491-1586 nancy.banman@colostate.edu |
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