May 20, 2009
OSU Extension Restructuring Update
Video Communiqué Available Soon
This issue, presented by Keith Smith and Ken Martin, will provide updates on:
Shared Services and Accountant Update
Online Directory Searches Updated
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Pulse Survey
Recently your colleagues responded to the monthly pulse survey in the following way: *Mean scores could indicate agreement…
*Mean scores do not clearly indicate agreement or disagreement …
*Using a scale of 1 (strongly disagree) to 10 (strongly agree) Additional information is available at: http://www.zoomerang.com/Shared/SharedResultsPasswordPage.aspx?ID=L23S399CY3RR. Please continue to share your options and insights through participation in the pulse survey! |
Spotlight on...OSU Extension
Spotlight on ... is a new OSUToday feature created to promote the highlights, achievements and unique points of pride of each of the university’s departments, sections, units, etc. OSU Extension was featured in the May 13 issue. OSU Extension is the original and most extensive outreach arm of the university. With offices run by faculty and staff in all 88 counties, Extension fulfills Ohio State's land-grant mission to address challenges of Ohioans via non-credit programs and research-based materials. We focus primarily on agriculture and natural resources, including environmental stewardship and gardening; family and consumer sciences, including nutrition, finances and human development; community and economic development, including business retention and expansion; and youth development and citizenship through Extension's 4-H program. Local efforts are supported by faculty with Extension appointments based in 13 departments in Columbus and at the OARDC in Wooster. Through OSU CARES, Extension expands its outreach by collaborating with more than 50 departments representing all colleges across campus.
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Linda Kutilek Retires - AgainLinda Kutilek has worked as an assistant to the director since her retirement as Associate Director, Operations last October. She held a .4 FTE position to assist with operations oversight, as well as some organizational/unit support and resource development. She is also helping to finish the county visits this spring. As of May 31, Linda will retire completely from OSU Extension. Her interim and other duties will continue to be temporarily assigned to others. Thank you, Linda, for your commitment to OSU Extension, and best of luck in retirement! |
Ohio 4-H Eligibility Policy Clarification
An ad hoc sub-committee of the 4-H Internal Advisory Committee considered the concerns and complaints regularly dealt with concerning the 4-H eligibility policy in regard to age/grade. The committee included Minnie Taylor, Janice Hanna, David Crawford, and Vicki Schwartz. Based on the Web-based survey results of Ohio 4-H professionals and 4-H Internal Advisory Committee discussion, the recommendation is to make no major change in the age and grade policy for Ohio 4-H membership. The only modification was to add more detail to the description of who constitutes a “trained adult.” See the following policy with the change highlighted. The Ohio 4-H Eligibility Policy is:
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All Extension: Show, Tell and Win
The Ohio Latino Work Force would like to invite everyone in Extension to submit work created specifically for the Latino/Hispanic communities in Ohio. Why should you do this?
What kind of materials can you submit and in what format?
Where to send your materials? E-mail - anders.40@cfaes.osu.edu Mail to: Marusela Anders, Communications and Technology
What is the deadline? Please submit all your materials no later than June 15. If you have any questions, call Marusela Anders (614-292-2011) or Candace Pollock (614-292-3799). |
Write Winning Grants Seminar - June 6
There is still time to register for the "Write Winning Grants" seminar to be held on Saturday, June 6 at the
The presenter, Dr. David Morrison, has conducted similar seminars at Ohio State and OARDC; and he not only gets high marks...he gets invited back! If there is any way you can make fit this seminar into your schedule, this is an opportunity to participate in high-quality relevant training at a fraction of the real cost (a workbook and lunch is included). Take a look at the attached flier and think about it. If you’re not sure if it will be worth your time, Jackie LaMuth (614-292-6470 or lamuth.1@osu.edu) would be happy to talk with you about it. To register, visit www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/grantsupport. The "Write Winning Grants" workshop is a partnership between the College of Education and Human Ecology; the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences; the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center; and Ohio State University Extension. Target audiences - EHE, CFAES, OSUE and OARDC faculty, research staff, post docs, and Ph.D. candidates. |
Online Distance Learning Class Announcement
AEE 795.01 Seminar: Contemporary Issues & Problems in Agricultural and Extension Education
Participants in this course will: gain an understanding of issues and problems facing contemporary agricultural and Extension organizations; develop an awareness of the background and contrasting viewpoints of issues in AEE; and enhance their scholarly skills and abilities related to problems and issues in AEE. Specific areas to be examined include: communications, diversity, globalization, funding and other areas determined by participating students. Course is conducted online through CARMEN except for an initial class meeting. (Please note, you should be able to enroll without Dr. Scheer's permission, even though course description indicates you need to obtain permission). For more information, contact Dr. Scott Scheer at scheer.9@osu.edu or 614-292-6758. |
FAES Library Hours
The FAES Library, along with the other smaller library locations, has been asked to reduce hours in response to our student employee budget. Based on faculty and student feedback, and our own usage data, we settled on the following hours, which are effective this summer. We tried to be sensitive to the particular needs of Extension educators who travel from across the state and are often in Columbus outside of business hours for some evening library hours. Autumn, Winter and Spring Quarters
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AgriPOWER Institute
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) is seeking applicants for the second class of its AgriPOWER Institute. OFBF, Ohio's largest general farm organization, developed the year-long AgriPower program to focus on public policy issues confronting agriculture and the food industry. It will help individuals develop the skills necessary to become effective leaders and advocates for agriculture. A total of 20 individuals will participate in several multi-day institutes throughout the year. Applications are due May 29. More information is included on the attached forms. If you would like to help sponsor any part of the AgriPOWER Institute or know of possible partner organizations, those forms are attached as well. |
Consideration of Semester Calendars
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SR315 Construction Will Affect Travel to Campus
Three miles of State Route 315 will be under construction beginning June 15 from I-670 to the Ackerman Road exit. Crews will work on several bridges and the pavement to improve conditions for the 70,000 vehicles that use this gateway every day. Work on the northbound side of SR 315 will begin this summer, meaning both directions of traffic will use the southbound lanes to travel. There will be two lanes of traffic maintained in each direction during the construction period. The ODOT Web site (http://www.dot.state.oh.us/projects/315/Pages/default.aspx) has an interactive map to provide directions to a dozen locations along SR315 during the construction period. There is also a map that lists the entrance and exit ramps that will be opened and closed during construction. Once construction begins, this Web site will be updated regularly until construction is complete. Traffic advisories will also be released to the media and others when work is scheduled that will impact travel. |
Personnel Update
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