TUESDAY MORNING NOTES - July 30, 2013

Tue Jul 30 13:06:37 MST 2013

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

Tuesday Morning Notes 

July 30, 2013

FROM THE DIRECTOR:

In my view, whenever we are discussing the development of any individual
position it must be considered in the context of the program that it will
serve to strengthen or benefit.  In relation to this I think it is important
for us to be consistently aware of the fact that we are currently dealing
with 60% of the appropriated base funding today that was available to this
organization in CALS Cooperative Extension (CALS CE) in 2008.  Rather than
spreading ourselves out even further in developing new independent lines of
program development, it is important to consider how we might invest in
benefiting existing programs that are obviously important to us today and
are capable of securing the extramural dollars to successfully leverage the
resources that we do invest.  In addition, slightly over 60% of the over 600
employees that are currently working in CALS CE are funded by extramural
dollars that are secured through extramural grants and contracts to this
organization.  Thus, we clearly have many people in this organization that
are working productively and creatively with respect to the development of
programs and developing external resources to support those programs.

In relation to this issue of strategic priorities we need to avoid a
depletion of our efforts or the efficiency of our operations.  In this sense
I think it is important for us to consider how we might best further develop
and exploit synergies in the development of our programs.  We need to seek
partnerships and work with those who are willing to invest with us in a
cooperative venture.  Working with partners and developing programs that are
currently productive and progressive provide the greatest opportunity for
exploiting the best synergistic relations available to us.

Therefore, as we move forward in any effort to identify strategic priorities
in CALS CE, a consistent emphasis on my part will be an effort to identify
how we can best enhance strong and progressive programs that are currently
operating and how we can best conserve our efforts and work efficiently.  In
so doing, we're looking for opportunities to develop good programs and
exploit synergies that can provide to us the best opportunities for both
short- and long-term productivity.

FOCUS ON FACULTY:

Congratulations to Jim Sprinkle (Gila County), George Ruyle (SNRE) and Del
Despain (SNRE) who were the Western Region State Program Winners for the
"Reading the Range" program at the recent Western Region Joint Summer
Meeting, July 15-18, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.  

In addition, the "First Smiles Program of Arizona" was recognized at the
same event as a Regional Qualifying Program with team members Evelyn
Whitmer, Joyce Flieger & Wendy West (Cochise County); Amy Parrott,  Megan
McNeece & Emilia Cortez (Yuma County); and Bill Brandau, Cindy Pearson &
Rexann Rogers (Graham/Greenlee Counties).  Congratulations to the entire
team!

FOCUS ON PROGRAMS:

The UA Nutrition Network recently hosted the 3rd Annual Summer Conference at
the Tanque Verde Guest Ranch.  Over 80 Pima County teachers attended to
receive training on enhancing nutrition education and physical activity in
their classrooms and schools.  CALS faculty and staff presenters included
Dr. Linda Houtkooper, Dr. Laurel Jacobs, Jennifer Reeves, and Monica Pastor.
The UA Nutrition Network is a USDA SNAP NEOP funded program, and the
Principal Investigator is Dr. Scottie Misner.

The Cochise County 4-H and Bisbee High School project won the Southwest's
NCCC Sponsor of the Round award. This project was unanimously selected out
of 28 sponsors in round four by the Southwest National Civilian Community
Corps <http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-nccc>
(NCCC) Program headquartered in Denver.  What is so special about this
recognition is that typically first time sponsors are unsure of how to
manage their teams and/or do not have enough work for them to accomplish.
This project was the exception.  Congratulations to Darcy Tessman and Lisa
Holland.  Here is an excerpt from the nomination written by the NCCC Crew
Leader, Lindsey Pettit:  "As co-sponsors, Darcy and Lisa's dedication to
supporting the team never wavered and went far above and beyond
expectations.  They consistently strove to make the round as productive and
fun as possible, often asking for input on how they could better support the
team.  Furthermore, they were instrumental in the team's success in meeting
NCCC goals.  They put great trust in the team and empowered us to teach and
lead members of the community. They made us feel safe in what can be a
dangerous environment and created a scenario in which the team was
unstoppable.  The team refers to them as a "freight train of righteousness,"
a dramatic title earned through their commitment to changing the path of
their students' futures and their community.  What can be portrayed on paper
doesn't even begin to capture the true nature of how amazing they both are
as people, leaders, and sponsors and the invaluable experience we've had
with them but we can say that in eight short weeks, they've treated us
unbelievably well, empowered us, and taught us how to be effective change
makers."  

NEW FACULTY REPORTING SYSTEM PROMPTS APROL CLOSING:

A new UA campus-level faculty reporting system is scheduled to be
implemented Fall 2013.  This first phase will involve CALS, along with three
other colleges that already have online annual reporting systems in place
(Colleges of Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Fine Arts).
CALS faculty who have previously used APROL will use the new system instead
for submitting their 2013 APRs.  In preparation for loading existing APROL
data into the new system, APROL will be closed to new entries or edits on
August 2, 2013.  APRs from previous years as well as any incomplete 2013
APRs will still be available for review.

USDA NEWS RELEASE:

The following article,
<http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=2
013/07/0147.xml> "USDA and Interior Announce Partnership to Protect
America's Water Supply from Increased Wildfire Risk," was recently released
by the USDA.  Click on the article title to see the full article.   

EXTENSION IN THE NEWS:

Here's Some Help If You Don't Want the Bedbugs to Bite
<http://azstarnet.com/lifestyles/home-and-garden/here-s-some-help-if-you-don
-t-want-the/article_6196d87c-03ea-5d5d-a773-f6f638e9be1c.html>  featuring
Dawn Gouge (Arizona Daily Star, July 28)

Jeffrey C. Silvertooth
Associate Dean

Director for Extension & Economic Development 

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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