TUESDAY MORNING NOTES - OCTOBER 29, 2013

Tue Oct 29 09:57:07 MST 2013

TMN submittal:
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Tuesday Morning Notes 

October 29, 2013

FROM THE DIRECTOR:

We often hear the claims that we live in the "information age" and as such
we have many ways in which we can communicate.  In Cooperative Extension
(CE) we have the responsibility to develop capacities to communicate along
many lines and in many ways.  As with the transmission of this weekly
bulletin, we commonly communicate these days electronically.  One of the
principle vehicles that we have in communicating is through our website
systems and CE does have the responsibility for developing and maintaining
accurate and functional website connections.  In an effort to do that, CE
recently recognized the need to develop an upgrade and improvement in our
website presence and we have recently embarked upon the process of
developing and implementing an entirely new website structure.  Accordingly,
a new website for CALS CE was released on 30 September.

With the launch of any new website or similar structure, there are commonly
a few problems or glitches that need to be worked out and resolved and in
fact this is a continual process in the development and maintenance of an
effective and vigorous website presence.  True to form, CE has experienced
more than our fair share of challenges associated with the release of our
new website.  I do know that our website team in CALS CE has been working
diligently to address the problems that have arisen with release of this new
website and I do know that they are making very good progress in the
reparations.  I also recognize and fully appreciate the frustrations that
many people have in an effort to maintain their program presence through
this website with the difficulties associated with this process.  I do not
fail to see that the ultimate responsibility for this CE website, and all
programs emanating from CE, are the responsibility of the director.
Accordingly, I accept responsibility for providing the "green light" that
initiated the release of this website on its predetermined date of 30
September.  I also take responsibility for working with and supporting the
CE staff that are working hard to bring this website to the realization of
its full potential as soon as possible.  I am confident that we are making
good progress in the reparations on this new website and any inherent
problems that it now carries and I'm also confident that we will have a
better website presence in the end and a much improved vehicle from which to
communicate and deliver information regarding our programs.

I want to express my appreciation to all those who are working hard to
develop and maintain this website, which is extremely complex for an
organization like CE, and for all of the folks that have program materials
that are presented and accessible through this website presence as we move
through this initial process of development and implementation.  I also ask
for continued cooperation in our effort to bring this website to its full
capacity in as short a time frame as possible.   We are now one month out
from its initial release, good progress is being made, a lot of hard work
still yet to be done, and I have been assured that we will reach a
reasonable point of development very soon.  Hopefully we will soon be to a
point where we can realize the full benefits of this new website and an
enhanced capacity to maintain openness and accessibility to our programs for
the many stakeholders that we serve. 

FOCUS ON PROGRAMS:

New Globe Tractor Supply Store Places 5th in Clover Sales - As some of you
may know, Tractor Supply company has recently moved into Arizona and is
opening several stores around the state.  As a supporter of 4-H, they have a
"Paper Clover" campaign whereby shoppers can purchase a paper clover to show
their support for 4-H and the money goes to the clubs and the 4-H program.
The Globe/Miami Tractor Supply Store placed 5th out of 1200 stores
nationwide for the number of clover sales recently.  Congratulations to
everyone on such a great impact.  Arizona 4-H, 4-H clubs and local programs
all stand to benefit from the opening of new Tractor Supply stores.

Community Leadership Award presented to Garden Kitchen Team - Ramon Valadez,
Chairman of the Pima County Board of Supervisors, presented the Garden
Kitchen team with the Community Leadership Award on Saturday, October 26 at
the Mulcahy YMCA at Kino Community Center.  Award recipients included Dr.
Dan McDonald, Cheralyn Schmidt, Jennifer Parlin, Stacy Peercy, Louisa
O'Meara, and Erika Alvarez.  The award read:  :In Grateful Recognition with
sincere thanks and appreciation for your determination, action, and tireless
work in making your neighborhood and Pima County a better place to live and
raise a family.   We are tremendously indebted to you for your untiring
effort in strengthening the quality of life throughout our community.  You
truly make Pima County a special and proud place to call home and for this
we humbly recognize and thank you."

CALS COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGIES NEW WEBSITE:

CCT has a new website <https://cct.cals.arizona.edu/>  with four subunits
each with their own sections that can be searched globally or browsed by
category.  You can find information on the services and support activities
provided by:  (1) Educational & Multimedia Technologies; (2) Marketing and
Publications; (3) Programming & Web Development; and (4) Systems and
Networking.   Also, master lists of "Services", "Help Documents", and
"Policies" are available to locate information on a particular topic.  In
addition, the site includes CCT Twitter Updates and notices of related
upcoming events.  While still a work in progress, the CCT website will
assist you in finding information to support many of your teaching,
research, and Extension/outreach needs such as website development and
hosting, video production, e-learning, and marketing and branding.  Feedback
<https://cct.cals.arizona.edu/contact>  is welcome, so feel free to send us
your comments and suggestions. 

EXTENSION IN THE MEDIA:

Agriculture
<http://westernfarmpress.com/tree-nuts/agriculture-s-economic-forecast-sunny
-few-clouds?eid=forward> 's Economic Forecast is Sunny.With a Few Clouds,
featuring Russ Tronstad (Western Farm Press, October 2013)

NEW PUBLICATIONS:

*	Mosquitoes <http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/insects/az1221.pdf>  by Dawn
Gouge, Al Fournier, Shujuan Li, Shaku Nair, Paul Baker, Carl Olsen (pub
#az1221)
*	Pines of Arizona <http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/az1584.pdf>
by Christopher Jones & Jack Kelly (pub #az1584)

JOURNAL OF EXTENSION:

The October 2013 issue of the Journal of Extension
<http://www.joe.org/journal-current-issue.php>  is now available online.
The Journal of Extension (JOE) is the official refereed journal of the U.S.
Cooperative Extension System. JOE expands and updates the research and
knowledge base for Extension professionals and other adult educators to
improve their effectiveness. In addition, JOE serves as a forum for emerging
and contemporary issues affecting Extension education.  JOE is written,
reviewed, and edited by Extension professionals, sharing with their
colleagues successful educational applications, original and applied
research findings, scholarly opinions, educational resources, and challenges
on issues of critical importance to Extension educators.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tech Tuesday, December 10, 12:00-1:00pm, Forbes 307 - CALS Communications &
Technologies (CCT) is sponsoring another "Tech Tuesday" event on December 10
at noon in Forbes 307.  There will be two presentations:  "CCT Video
Production Today and Tomorrow" by our new Video Production Coordinator, Cody
Sheehy; and "Introducing Panopto" by CCT's Educational & Multimedia
Technologies Program Director, Dave Bogner.  The video production
presentation will provide an overview of current changes including new
equipment, personnel, and approaches that can be integrated into the CALS/UA
communication strategies.  Recent projects will be featured as will a glance
into the future to explore the creative possibilities provided by the new
infrastructure.  In addition, the new integrated lecture
capture/archive/delivery system "Panopto" will be demonstrated, including an
overview of CALS classrooms currently configured to record lectures and tips
for implementing the system.  "Panopto" will be available to all UA faculty
and staff beginning spring of 2014.  Presentations will be approximately 15
minutes with time for questions.  Drinks and dessert will be provided. 

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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