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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'>November 19,</span></b><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> 2013<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 – Professional Development:<u><o:p></o:p></u></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"'>Working in a university you commonly find most people are strong champions of education and appreciate both the personal and social benefits of it. Similarly, people that we work with are usually avid life-long learners on both personal and professional levels. Professionally, it is a constant need and challenge to maintain our areas of expertise and keep “up to date” on new knowledge, information, and developments in our areas of study. There are several means by which we can pursue professional development, one of which is to maintain an affiliation with an appropriate professional society or association and attend professional meetings.<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"'>Being engaged in a professional society, reading and contributing to the literature, and attending professional meetings can provide a stimulating environment conducive to our professional development. However, this manner of professional development can only be productive if approached in an active as opposed to a passive manner. We work in an organization with an implicit expectation that people will maintain a positive trajectory in their professional development. Accordingly, professionals in CE are expected to be sufficiently motivated to take the initiative to find an appropriate professional association, cover the expenses associated with their membership, and engage in activities and duties associated with these organizations or societies.<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 encourage all faculty and staff to be active within the professional society associated with their area of expertise, to attend professional meetings when possible, and then deliver and present a product from their program at those meetings with the opportunity for feedback from their peers. This exchange provides the best opportunity for interaction, productive engagement, and professional development.<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"'>It takes time and money to attend professional meetings and faculty and staff in Cooperative Extension (CE) should be alert to utilizing their time and financial resources in a most effective manner. Taking an active approach to seeking and testing new information in a professional environment is an important part of our continual professional development. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>FOCUS ON 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 style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The UA Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) is now accepting poster abstract submissions for the poster session at its April 8, 2014 Annual Conference, "Closing the Gap Between Water Supply and Demand," co-organized with the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR). The conference will be held at the UA Student Union Memorial Center. The deadline for submitting a poster abstract is Monday, February 3, 2014. Interested students, researchers and practitioners are welcome to submit a poster abstract (students strongly encouraged to participate). For more information and to submit an abstract, visit the <a href="http://wrrc.arizona.edu/conference/poster-abstracts">WRRC Conference 2014 website</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></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"'>The Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) seeks applicants for a 0.50 FTE Graduate Research Assistant (GRA). This position will be part of the Water RAPIDS (Research and Planning Innovations for Dryland Systems) team that focuses on new approaches to water resource management that integrates traditional planning for natural resources with land use planning. The GRA will assist the team in researching water policy and management issues, engaging stakeholders in watershed scenario planning and in providing technical expertise, primarily utilizing Arc GIS software and analysis skills. This one-year contract position will start January 2014, with possible extension depending on funding. To view the responsibilities, preferred qualifications and application procedures for this position, go to the <a href=":%20http:/wrrc.arizona.edu/node/12602:%20http:/wrrc.arizona.edu/node/12602">Water RAPIDS website</a>. <b><o:p></o:p></b></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"'>Three representatives of CALS were invited panelists in the Arizona Town Hall on early childhood. <b>Ann Mastergeorge</b> (Associate Extension Specialist, Early Childhood, Norton School of Family Sciences), <b>Patty Merk</b> (Area Agent/Regional Specialist, Maricopa County) and <b>Evelyn Whitmer</b> (Area Agent, Cochise County) joined over 170 Arizona leaders, businesspeople, educators, elected officials and students in the three-day intensive session. The Arizona Town Hall has served Arizona for over 50 years by providing a venue for citizen engagement in topics important to the overall well-being of the state. To view the Town Hall's recommendations and report, go to the <a href="http://www.aztownhall.org/">AZ Town Hall website</a>.<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"'>The UA Pinal County Cooperative Extension and Arizona Project WET (APW) Programs are recruiting for the position of Coordinator - Pinal County Water Education. The successful candidate will serve as the point person for APW and all water education programming in Pinal County. The program’s goal is to promote responsible water stewardship through excellent and effective water education targeted to students, teachers, parents, business owners, decision makers, and community members. The position will be based at the Pinal County Cooperative Extension office in Casa Grande. The incumbent must be able to work some weekends and weeknights as needed and at time of employment must possess valid AZ driver’s license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation. This is a full-time position with a salary range of $40-50K. For more information, contact <a href="mailto:lwalton@cals.arizona.edu">LaVonne Walton</a> (520.621.5648) or review job posting on <a href="https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1384801020077">UA HR website</a>, Job #53909.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br><b>SCOOP.IT! 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To search, click on "Find" at the top and type in the name of a unit, media outlet or term in the blank space, or scroll down the list of tags. <a href="http://www.scoop.it/t/cals-in-the-news/?tag=Arizona+Cooperative+Extension">Click here</a> for CALS CE’s current lineup. CALS Communications & Technology staff gathers and posts links from the UA’s daily clipping service and other outlets each week. Since the clipping service doesn’t catch everything, faculty and staff are invited to send links to current articles about CALS CE and other CALS topics to add them to the lineup. Be sure to include the name of each article, its media outlet and the link. Links can be sent to <a href="mailto:rutledge@cals.arizona.edu">Bethany Rutledge</a> and <a href="mailto:mcginley@ag.arizona.edu">Susan McGinley</a>.<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"'>EXTENSION IN THE MEDIA:<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"'><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23439338">Global Positioning System Watches for Estimating Energy Expenditure</a>," Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research by Kay Hongu, Barron Orr, Scott Going, D. J. Roe, R. G. This research study was a continuation of the Extension article, "GPS Watches for Measuring Energy Expenditure during Physical Activity" (AZ 1476, 10/2008) <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"'>UPCOMING EVENTS:<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><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Thursday, November 21, 1:00-2:00pm EST</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> - "Incorporating Climate Information and Stakeholder Engagement in Groundwater Resources Planning and Management" Webinar with WRRC Director Sharon B. Megdal and NOAA project partner, Eylon Shamir (Hydrologic Research Center). Dr. Megdal's presentation is part of a webinar series on Climate and Water Management co-hosted by NOAA/SARP, NIDIS, WRF, WEF, WERF, WaterRF, and AWWA. Go to the <a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/364988736642105346">SARP Webinar Series website</a> to register. Space is limited.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Saturday, November 23, 9:00am-12:00pm</span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> - Pima County Master Gardeners White Elephant Sale. There will be items like children's clothing, toys, books, household small appliances, linens, utensils. gardening containers, vintage tools, computers, craft supplies and much more. Come and take advantage of great bargains before the holidays. For questions or more information, contact <a href="mailto:fcorrell@cals.arizona.edu">Francine Correll</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Tech Tuesday, December 10, 12:00-1:00pm, Forbes 307 </span></b><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>- </span><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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. <b><o:p></o:p></b></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"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Jeffrey C. Silvertooth<br>Associate Dean<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Director for Extension & Economic Development <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<br>PO Box 210036<br>Tucson, AZ 85721-0036<br>520.621.7205<br>520.621.1314 (fax)<i> <o:p></o:p></i></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-size:10.0pt;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><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>