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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>TMN submittal: <a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/tuesday/form/submittal_form.html">http://cals.arizona.edu/extension/tuesday/form/submittal_form.html</a><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Tuesday Morning Notes <o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>October 2</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>, 2012<span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FROM THE DIRECTOR:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In the fields of science and education there are several lines of motivation and function. One is the pursuit of new knowledge for the basic or pure need to advance our understanding of natural phenomena in either the physical, biological, or social realm. Another is putting science and new knowledge to work in a practical or applied manner. I can understand, respect, and appreciate both lines of motivation and function. Personally, my sails are driven by a rather pragmatic wind and I am more inclined to be motivated to engage in the application line of operation in science and education.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I recently heard these applied ventures as making new knowledge “actionable” and the critical need to realize the full value of new knowledge when it is rendered useful through a deliverable and effective process. This description was specifically directed to the field of medicine. However, one can see that in essence that is exactly the process that all programs in Cooperative Extension are accomplishing across the broad range of programs we conduct in agriculture and life sciences. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>In CALS we have the benefit of conducting both of these lines of action across the spectrum of our college. The applied or actionable line of operation is not the exclusive domain of Extension. However, our programs dominate this arena in our college and describe the vital function that Extension programs provide to CALS, the University of Arizona, and people throughout Arizona and beyond.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thus, it is vital to Extension that we clearly identify our programs in terms of the intended goals of application and document our capacity to make science and information actionable in a real and tangible manner. This includes not only measurable terms of improving knowledge, skills and behaviors but also the economic impacts resulting from our programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOCUS ON FACULTY, STAFF AND PROGRAMS:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>On Saturday evening, September 29, the </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.valleyforward.org/" target="_blank"><span lang=EN>Valley Forward Association</span></a> </span><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>recognized the Maricopa County Master Watershed Steward (MWS) Program with its top honor during its 32<sup>nd</sup> Annual Environmental Excellence Awards Gala at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale. The awards recognize environmental building and programs across a wide swath of categories, seeking to bring attention to various efforts to promote sustainable development across the region. The Maricopa County MWS program earned </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>the coveted President’s Award (Best of Show) as well as the first-place Crescordia Award in the Environmental Stewardship category. The 10-week MWS course combines classroom education and field training</span><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> to educate participants about local watersheds and water related issues. The curriculum is based on the Arizona Watershed Stewardship Guide, which was developed by the University of Arizona. Graduates must document 40 hours of related volunteer activities to become full-fledged Master Watershed Stewards (Stewards). Volunteers in Maricopa County have contributed over 1800 hours of service on projects including education, restoration, and monitoring. </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Maricopa County program now focuses its efforts at the Rio Salado Habit Restoration Area and is implemented through funding and collaboration from local organizations. </span><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>A number of the Maricopa County MWS team members and program supporters were present at the awards gala this past weekend including Summer Waters, Channah Rock, Candice Rupprecht, Jackie Moxley, Monica Pastor, Pam Justice, Haley Paul, and myself. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>This is an important recognition for Cooperative Extension, <b>Summer Waters</b> and her team. My hearty congratulations to all - this was truly a job well done!</span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOCUS ON STAFF:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>LoriAnne Barnett</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> has provide great leadership for getting our new 4-H camp established by developing policies, procedures, accreditation standards and a fee structure for our first season. Her previous experience has been invaluable, so it is with much sadness that we bid her farewell as she goes to work full-time for the USA-National Phenology Network across campus. We will miss her greatly but wish her the best in her new position with NPN. We are currently advertising her position which is funded through next June. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>TECH TIP OF THE WEEK – ONLINE SCHEDULING SERVICES:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The Maricopa County Master Gardener program uses <a href="http://www.signupgenius.com/">Signup Genius</a> to manage volunteer sign-ups, RSVPs for meetings and classes, and potlucks. When you create the sign-up, you have the choice of setting up whether or not other people can see the people who have registered, if people have to enter an email address, and send reminders before the event. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There are several online scheduling services, many of which have a free basic service, with upgrade packages available at a variety of price points. Here are 11 features to consider: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Real-time scheduling - Customers don't want to wait to find out if their booking request went through. Does the software calendar and confirm the appointment as soon as it's made? <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Mobile apps - Can you access the appointment scheduling software from your mobile phone or other preferred device? Can your clients? <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Calendar synchronization- Can you feed the schedule into other calendars you use, such as iCal or Outlook? <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Automatic appointment reminders - Will the online scheduling application remind clients they have a booking? Can you choose when they're sent? Does it support email and texts? <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Connection to social media - Can clients access online booking functionality from your Facebook page or from Twitter? <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Instant promotions- If you've identified a period or service that's under-booked, can you send out a promotion or limited-time deal from within the scheduling application? <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Multiple log-in - Can several staffers log in to view and work with schedules? Can you limit access by role, so that, for example, a stylist can see his appointments but not the customer's credit card number? <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Database - Can it feed clients contact and payment information into a database? <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Portability - Does the service let you export information into other applications, such as an email marketing program or QuickBooks? <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Reviews - Does the scheduling software prompt customers to write review? Does it automatically publish them to your own website and/or to other sites like Yelp or Google Places? <o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Ease of use - It's no fun to struggle with a counter-intuitive interface. Select the product that makes sense to you, but make sure to get feedback from your staff and customers, as well.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jeffrey C. Silvertooth<br>Associate Dean<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Director for Economic Development & Extension<br>College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<br>PO Box 210036<br>Tucson, AZ 85721-0036<br>520.621.7205<br>520.621.1314 (fax)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To submit tips, suggestions, ideas for changes and anything that could help us be more effective, use the “<a href="http://extension.arizona.edu/state/directors-suggestion-box">Director’s Suggestion Box</a>” – all submissions are anonymous. <o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>