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.

December 13, 2013

On Behalf of CJ Mucklow:


Reporting

Just a reminder that your 2013 reports must be submitted by the end of December, no exceptions! That’s how the program works so please get them in. Below is the calendar for 2014 as we switch to the Planning and Reporting Unit Model. I appreciate everyone's input on this new model to make it work better for Extension staff.

Calendar

January 31 All PRU Plans of Work (POW) submitted to PLT through Jan Carroll
POW can be submitted as soon as it is ready for review/posting into CPRS
February 15 All PRU Plans of Work (POW) entered into CPRS
You will be notified if your POW is ready earlier
March 1 Individual Plans to Invest (PTI) entered into CPRS All
Once your PRU POW is entered, you can proceed with your own PTI
March 15 PTIs approved by supervisors
As soon as your PTI is approved, you can begin to report
April 10 All reporting data to date (January, February, March) entered into CPRS
Monthly Reporting Ongoing (Due Date = 10th of Month)
September – December PRU POWs revised/updated by PRU leaders and members for upcoming program/calendar year
December 31 All reporting data for the program/calendar year entered into CPRS (10 p.m. Mountain Time).
All revised/updated POWs for upcoming program/calendar year submitted to PLT (Jan Carroll).

Fiscal Office Update

Congratulations to Wes Scharf who recently started a new position as the director of Finance for OnlinePlus, a division within the Office of Engagement. He will remain involved with Extension continuing some of his previous duties until a replacement is found. If in the meantime you have questions regarding day-to-day activities, please contact Laura Barrera, Ellen Hughes or Sue Sidinger in the Fiscal Office.

Western Region Vacancies

  • Garfield County 4-H Program Assistant - The search committee has reviewed applications and they are in the process of deciding who will be asked to interview.
  • Regional Water Specialist - Perry Cabot has been appointed the water specialist for the Western Region. He will also have a 20% appointment with the Experiment Station and be housed at the Orchard Mesa Research Station. His start date isn’t finalized but it will be in early February. Welcome Perry!

Perceived Value Questionnaire

I now have over 500 perceived value questionnaires, mostly, filled out! I have turned the data over to a graduate student in the College of Agricultural Sciences and they are in the process of seeing if we have any publishable data of Extension's perceived worth. I want to thank all of you who took the time to pass out the questionnaire. As reported by program participants at two locations the overall highest value programs were on food safety followed by agriculture business. I will be seeking re-approval of the survey and tweeking it so we can get even better data in 2014. Thank you again.

County/Area Directors (CAD) Meeting

Look for an email soon about the details of the upcoming CAD meeting.

Specialists’ Introductions

Jack Whittier

Meet CSU Extension Specialist
Jack Whittier

Title: Professor
College: Agricultural Sciences
Department: Animal Sciences
% Extension Time: 80%
Years with CSU: 18
Extension/Outreach Involvement: Support of field agents. Colorado Nutrition Roundtable. Range Beef Cow Symposium. Colorado Ranching Legacy Practicum.
Research Area: Applied beef cow nutrition and reproductive management
Teaching Responsibilities: Applied Beef Cattle Reproductive Management 4 credits, Fall Semesters. IRM Graduate Program module on beef cattle management and grazing.
Contact Information: 106 ARDEC Conference Center (due to Animal Science remodel), 1171 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1171 mailto:jack.whittier@colostate.edu

 

Norm Dalsted

Meet CSU Extension Specialist
Norm Dalsted

Title: Professor
College: Agricultural Sciences
Department: Agricultural and Resource Economics
% Extension Time: 60%
Years with CSU: 35
Extension/Outreach Involvement: Ag outlook, financial management, feasibility analysis, estate planning, crop insurance, tax management
Research Area: Production costs and returns, Estate Planning, Financial Management
Teaching Responsibilities: 4 classes / year
Hobbies:
Contact Information: B314 Clark, 1172 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523-1172, 970-491-5627 mailto:norman.dalsted@colostate.edu

I wish all of you a Merry Christmas and happy holidays! Take time to enjoy family, friends and the season.

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