TUESDAY MORNING NOTES - March 13, 2012

Tue Mar 13 11:54:21 MST 2012

TMN submittal:
http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/tuesday/form/submittal_form.html 

Tuesday Morning Notes 

March 13, 2012

FROM THE DIRECTOR:

At the time of its original development and for many years following,
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (UACE) programs consisted
primarily of educational functions with a focus on transferring science,
technology, and new information from the university, particularly the
experiment stations, to the general public and targeted groups.  While the
educational aspect of the UACE mission still exists today and is a strong
component of all programs, the UACE programs in many states have evolved to
include translational and applied research.  This blend of research and
Extension education has become the standard that we see in the UACE model
today.

The development of UACE programs in CALS and the UA has been quite distinct
in the past 25 years.  This has been partly a function of basic necessity
but this has rendered a very robust model that provides a solid synchrony
between the translational and applied research programs in CALS with the
Extension education components that we deliver.  When new problems or
questions are encountered through the delivery and interactions of a UACE
education program, the UACE faculty have had the capacity to respond in a
direct manner by developing and implementing appropriate research projects
to address the specific questions or issues that arise.  In turn, the
information produced from the research programs that UACE faculty direct
then serves as the basic substrate from which the next stages of the
education programs are developed.  

>From this dynamic mix of research embedded within the UACE education
programs of CALS, the UACE faculty provides the dominant element of
translational and applied research.  That is not to say that UACE faculty
are the sole providers of translational and applied research in CALS but
they certainly carry that responsibility in a substantial and productive
manner in this college.  The good part is that UACE faculty provides strong
and unique expertise in CALS in terms of providing the delivery of science,
technology, and new information to the public beyond the university and
academic community.  However, one of the challenges we face in the future is
to better connect to the basic science programs in CALS and develop a
stronger and fully integrated continuum across the full spectrum of basic,
translational, and applied science.  The need and opportunities are
certainly present.  Our challenge is how to best foster the development of
that linkage as we move our organization and programs forward in the next
five to ten years.

FOCUS ON FACULTY:

On March 6 at the UA Innovation Day event, Sharon Megdal received the
University of Arizona Leading Edge Award in recognition of her innovative
research.  Check out the video <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGPLwT6IABk>
shown at the event.  Congratulations Sharon!

BRANDING GUIDELINES:

Consistent branding is important for successful marketing and public
relations for organizations and we wanted to share with all Extension
faculty and staff, especially those in departments, a request to advance the
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (UACE) brand's recognition with
clientele, stakeholders and funding agencies.  We would like to propose that
you use these guidelines for the placement of Cooperative Extension's name
and logo in materials and on your departmental websites.  These guidelines
were shared with County Extension Director's at a recent meeting.  Please
take time to read and share with all employees working with Extension
programs.  You can download a copy at
http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/download/UACEBrandingGuidelines-2011.pdf 

(just enter the username of "cals" and password of "ua" to download).

UPDATED INDICIA STATEMENT:

As some of you already know, the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
indicia (or EEO)  statement that should appear on all new Extension
materials (such as publications, newsletters, meeting announcements) has
been updated on our Affirmative Action and Accommodation Statements website
<http://extension.arizona.edu/state/affirmative-action-and-accommodation-sta
tements>  and should now read:

Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension work, acts of May 8 and June
30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jeffrey C.
Silvertooth, Associate Dean & Director, Economic Development & Extension,
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, The University of Arizona.  The
University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or
sexual orientation in its programs and activities.

If you have any questions on usage, contact Steven Crofts
<mailto:scrofts at cals.arizona.edu>  (520.621.7145).

TECH TIP OF THE WEEK:

Accidentally deleted an important file?  Lost something important when your
computer crashed?  No problem!  Recuva
<http://www.piriform.com/recuva/builds>  recovers files deleted from your
Windows computer, Recycle Bin, digital camera card, or MP3 player.  Recuva
<http://www.piriform.com/recuva/builds>  is a free "file recovery" utility
(commercial versions are also available) that does a good job of recovering
deleted files.  If available, pick the "slim" version at the bottom of the
page, as that version does not have a toolbar packaged with the software.
The key to recovering a deleted file is to not use the device (hard drive,
digital camera card, etc.) that has the deleted file, because each write to
that device makes it more likely that the deleted file will be overwritten.
For hard drives, it means installing the software before you need it.  For
removable devices, the software may be installed without disturbing the
removable device.  Recuva's File Recovery Wizard will guide you through the
recovery process and provides an indication of how successful the recovery
for each deleted file found on the device is likely to be. You might be
surprised at how many deleted files that you thought were long gone show up
in the "deleted files found" list.

NEW PUBLICATION:

What You Should Know When You're Having Your Septic System Inspected for the
Transfer of Ownership Program
<http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1554.pdf>  by Kitt Farrell-Poe, Jake
Garrett and Dawn Long

UPCOMING EVENTS:

The 21st Annual Desert Horticulture Conference, May 18, is taking this
year's tagline "2.1: Reprogrammed" literally.  This year DHC offers a new
venue through the Casino Del Sol Resort Conference Center, an all new
concurrent track "Hands-On Workshops", and a great opportunity for students
to gain professional experience through display of Student Posters.  Check
the new DHC website <http://www.ag.arizona.edu/deserthort>  to see what is
in store for this year's conference.  Register online now to receive the
early bird registration fee.  Students will receive an even bigger discount.
For those coming in from out of town, there are a limited number of Resort
Guest rooms available at the deeply discounted conference rate, so reserve
your room now.  Sponsor opportunities are also available. 

Jeffrey C. Silvertooth
Associate Dean

Director for Economic Development & Extension
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
PO Box 210036
Tucson, AZ  85721-0036
520.621.7205
520.621.1314 (fax)

To submit tips, suggestions, ideas for changes and anything that could help
us be more effective, use the "Director
<http://extension.arizona.edu/state/directors-suggestion-box> 's Suggestion
Box" - all submissions are anonymous.  

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