TUESDAY MORNING NOTES - SEPTEMBER

Tue Sep 24 13:16:57 MST 2013

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

Tuesday Morning Notes 

September 24, 2013

FROM THE DIRECTOR:

The Strategic Hiring Priorities Committee (SHPC) recently completed the
review process with the 27 Cooperative Extension (CE) faculty positions that
were submitted for consideration from across all segments of CALS.   I have
reviewed the results of the SHPC ranking process and discussed the rankings
with the Extension Administration Team (EAT).  The SHPC has done an
excellent job and I very much appreciate their contribution of time and
energy to complete this process. 

The SHPC group, consisting of CE faculty members and unit leaders, utilized
the rubric and methods recommended and developed by CALS unit leaders at a
retreat in May, which were then further refined by the SHPC in line with our
overall strategic plan.  The results of this process are quite interesting.
I am glad we asked for the submission of position proposals from across CALS
CE since there were several submitted that neither I or the EAT group would
have anticipated.  Accordingly, this information provides a valuable
framework to develop a hiring plan for CALS CE that enables us to move
forward in a progressive manner and not simply replace what we have lost in
the past.

As we do move forward, we (EAT and the CALS EC) are using these SHPC
rankings in the process of planning and implementation of faculty hiring
plans in relation to our overall strategic plan.  There are, of course,
other factors to consider beyond the SHPC rubric such as input from
stakeholders, the capacity for the positions to integrate programmatically,
availability of funding and other resources to support the positions,
political realities, and geographic distribution of other personnel in that
program area. 

One basic reality that we have to face right now is the fact that we
currently have very limited funding available to begin addressing our hiring
plan and we'll only be able to take small steps in implementing any of these
positions.  This ranking of positions is important since it helps establish
an outline for a hiring plan for FY14 through FY18.  If we can be successful
in our bid to secure additional permanent state funding for CALS CE, this
will enhance our capacity to hire new faculty and build programs in areas of
critical need in concert with our stakeholders.

OUT IN THE STATE:

Dr. Ann Weaver Hart, UA Present, will continue her statewide visitations
with a trip to Yavapai County on September 30.  Her agenda will include an
Extension-hosted supporter's breakfast as well as an Alumni & Friends
Luncheon at the Hassayampa Inn in Prescott.

FOCUS ON FACULTY AND STAFF:

After a national search, I am pleased to announce that Ed Martin has been
offered and accepted the Maricopa County Director position and as of
September 30 he will no longer be "interim" CED.  Since he will take on this
role full time, he will no longer serve as Associate Director, Programs in
the State Office on the UA campus.  I know I am losing a member of my
Extension Administration Team here in Tucson, but look forward to working
with Ed in his full CED capacity. 

Also starting on September 30, Ashley Kerna will join the Agricultural &
Resource Economics Department as the new Economic Impact Analyst.  Her
primary duties will include conducting input-output analysis for economic
impact evaluations that benefit CALS CE; collecting and assembling primary
and secondary data necessary for economic impact analyses; writing for
technical and lay audiences, publishing in regional economic development
journals for professional peers as well as in popular press and other
appropriate outlets for lay audiences; communicating analyses and findings
orally to lay and professional audiences; collaborating with industry
representatives, community stakeholders, and professional peers from other
disciplines in research and extension efforts; and collaborating on writing
proposals for grants and contracts.  Ashley received her MS degree from AREC
in 2012 (Bonnie Colby, major adviser) and most recently has been a program
associate at the Sonoran Institute working on the Institute's Colorado River
Delta program.  We look forward to Ashley's arrival next Monday!

George Frisvold (AREC) will be an invited speaker on the economics of
resistance management at a herbicide resistance workshop sponsored by the
Weed Science Society of America and hosted by the National Academy of
Sciences in Washington, DC, September 26.  

FOCUS ON PROGRAMS:

Arizona Project WET (APW) was recently named the winner of the 2013 Gold
Award for a long publication from the Association of Natural Resources
Extension Professionals (ANREP) for its Water Scene Investigation
educational publication.  APW also won a Silver Award in the Outstanding
Team category.  Housed at the University of Arizona Water Resources Research
Center, APW is developing water stewardship and STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, Mathematics) literacy through K-12 teacher professional
development, direct student outreach, and community engagement. Its
award-winning Water Scene Investigation program inspires participants to
adopt home water conservation practices through the installation of
water-efficient technology and comparison of savings with other water users.
APW's Silver Award for Outstanding Team recognizes excellence in leadership,
planning, designing, delivering and evaluating a high impact Extension
natural resources program.  Project WET received both of its awards at the
Joint Council of Extension Professionals Galaxy IV conference on September
19 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  For more information, visit the APW website
<https://wrrc.arizona.edu/node/12489> .

4-H NEWS:

Centennial is Going to be Quite a Party! - As of last Friday, we had nearly
550 people register for the Arizona 4-H Centennial BBQ & Celebration planned
for October 12 at the Maricopa Ag Center.  The response has been better than
we had planned and so we are EXCITED to welcome everyone to the event for a
day of fun-filled activities and recognition of some outstanding 4-H
Leaders.  It is not too late to get your ticket but you'll have to pay a bit
more--$20 per person.  See you at the celebration!

James 4-H Camp Update - As we wind down the camp season for 2013, I wanted
to report that we had a very successful camp season and hosted quite a
number of internal and external groups.  We installed new low-flow toilets,
waterless urinals, started on installing some solar panels for cabin lights,
and repaired most of the flood damage from 2012.  Next year, we have already
received reservations so that the camp is nearly full for June and July--so
if you want to reserve the camp for your own group or for a retreat, get
your request in early.  We are looking at officially closing the camp
October 15 after we do some work on the well and install some more solar
panels.  Thanks for all your support of this great facility, and a special
thanks to the Yavapai County Extension folks who provided so much support
during this season.

DATA MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS - OCTOBER 2 & 15:

Given the importance and necessity of preparing Data Management Plans by
many grant funding agencies, a campus group has developed resources to
assist faculty and staff in such efforts.  Led by the UA Libraries, the Data
Management Service supports faculty and researchers developing data
management plans, and now is offering two workshops specifically for CALS.
In Forbes 307, on October 2 from 1:00-2:00pm and again on October 15 from
10:00-11:00am, Chris Kollen, Data Curation Librarian, and Cindy Elliott,
Science Librarian, will review the Research Data Life Cycle, funding agency
requirements for sharing data, the DMP Tool for preparing data management
plans, data management tips, and Library and Campus consulting services.
You can also check out the  Data Management Resources website
<http://data.library.arizona.edu/> .  If you would like to register for one
of the workshops or would like more information, contact Chris Kollen
<mailto:kollenc at u.library.arizona.edu> . 

CALS COOPERATIVE EXTENSION WEB SITE CHANGES:

A reminder that the CALS Cooperative Extension web site
<https://extension.arizona.edu/>  will be updated to the new look on Sunday,
September 29 and may be unavailable for that day.  If you have any questions
or concerns contact Kelly Arizmendi <mailto:mblock at cals.arizona.edu> .

NEW PUBLICATION:

What Well Owners Should Know about Shock Chlorination: Why It Works For Some
Well Problems and Not For Others
<http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/water/az1605.pdf>  by Janick Artiola, Gary
Hix, Charles Gerba & Kitt Farrell-Poe (pub #az1605)

UPCOMING EVENTS:

WRRC Breakfast Brown Bag:  The Reason for Unreasonableness in Groundwater
Quality Management <https://wrrc.arizona.edu/node/12484> , Friday, September
27, 8:30-10:00am, WRRC Sol Resnick Conference Room (350 N. Campbell Avenue,
Tucson), with guest speaker Prof. Shaul Sorek (Ben-Gurion University,
Israel).  Coffee and bagels will be served.  

Arizona Project WET and Pinal County Cooperative Extension October Water
Wednesday Brown Bag, Wednesday, October 2, 12:00-1:00pm, Pinal County
Cooperative Extension Office (820 E. Cottonwood Lane, #C, Casa Grande) with
guest speaker Chuck Graf, Senior Hydrologist in the Water Quality Division
at the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.  He will present "The
ABCs of ECs:  Emerging Contaminants in the Environment."  Lunches are
available for purchase from Cook E Jar ($8 cash - turkey, ham, or roast beef
sandwich with salad of the day/cookie or Greek salad/cookie).  Order lunch
when you RSVP to jdowning at email.arizona.edu or call 520-836-5221 ext. 210.
RSVP deadline is Monday, September 30.

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)

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us be more effective, use  the "Director
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