ECOP Meets in San Diego – Among action at the meeting 7.22.14 in San Diego, ECOP accepted the interim report of the eXtension Strategic Planning Committee (see next item), approved continuation through 2015 of the AES-CES Communications and Marketing Project, endorsed a Futuring Task Force to be funded and managed by the BAA Policy Board of Directors, and accepted the recommendation by the ECOP National Task Force on Health to establish an implementation team. Votes are in process to approve an ECOP representative to the BAA Committee on Legislation and Policy and to approve a joint ECOP-ESCOP memorandum of understanding with USDA regarding regional climate hubs. Jimmy Henning, ECOP Chair, University of Kentucky, appreciates the strong participation at the meeting and critical national leadership of ECOP.
eXtension Strategic Plan Interim Report – ECOP has accepted the interim report on the eXtension Strategic Planning process chaired by Keith Smith, Ohio State University. See http://bit.ly/InnovStratFrame for a summary of the new Innovation Foundation (working title) designed to augment electronic capabilities of participating institutions. The business model calls for a membership structure in place of the current assessment process. The final report is due to ECOP at its October face-to-face meeting in Lexington, KY.
Power of Excellence in Extension Database (by Deborah J. Maddy, Associate Director, Oregon State University Extension) – You never know when comprehensive data, at your fingertips, might be needed to tell the Extension story to elected officials, to university administrators or to members of your own organization. The Excellence in Extension database provides historical and comparative information for Cooperative Extension systems across all land-grant universities. This important tool designed especially for Extension leaders is most powerful if everyone participates. As of the June 30 data entry due date, only 17 out of 75 Extension organizations had complete or partial data in the database, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Texas, Virginia, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota (partial), Alaska (partial), Oregon, and Wyoming. Special thanks to those who made it a priority to provide Excellence in Extension data by June 30. If the due date slipped by you, it’s not too late to enter 2014 data. The recent program upgrade has many improvements, making entry easy. The data is used to describe the overall scope of Extension, market it as a national system, document Extension’s strengths, and focus on areas of impact.
USDA Announces Foundation for Food and Ag Research – For details about the new Foundation for Food and Agricultural Research (FFAR) and the appointment of its 15-member board of directors, see http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2014/07/0156.xml. The foundation, authorized in the Ag Act of 2014, will leverage public and private resources to increase scientific and technological research, innovation, and partnerships critical to boosting America's agricultural economy. Congress provided $200 million for the Foundation which must be matched by non-federal funds as it identifies and approves projects.
USDA-NIFA Requests Comment on Centers of Excellence – Join a webinar 7.31.14 (1:00-3:00 p.m. ET) about the Centers of Excellence, which will receive priority for funding for competitive research or Extension grant programs. Stakeholder input is welcome at any time, but to be incorporated into planning for the 2015 cycle, must be received by 7.31.14 via email to vbest@nifa.usda.gov (please put “comments” in the subject line) or sign up to speak during the 7.31.14 webinar. NIFA is particularly interested in input on how best to define the scope of a Center of Excellence, whether there are models being used by other federal agencies that might be useful to examine, and at what point in the review/selection process “priority” should be given to applications submitted by Centers of Excellence. For more information, go to http://www.csrees.usda.gov/about/offices/legis/pdfs/excel_stkhold_wbnr_announce.pdf
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Monday, July 28, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
ECOP Monday Minute 7.14.14
ECOP Gears Up for July Meeting – Chair Jimmy Henning, University of Kentucky, reports significant action items for consideration by ECOP during its July 22, 2014 meeting in San Diego in conjunction with the annual Board of Agriculture Assembly Joint COPs summer meeting. ECOP will make decisions about the AES-CES Communications and Marketing Project, the new impacts database, and an ECOP health implementation team. Updates will be provided on eXtension “e-nnovation” planning, a pending USDA climate hubs memorandum of understanding, and the Ag Act of 2014 distribution of funds for education about farm programs. Watch the ECOP Monday Minute for details.
Focus on Extension Health Programs – The Creating Healthy Communities eXtension learning community featured Michelle Rodgers, ECOP member and chair of the ECOP National Task Force on Health, University of Delaware, for a webinar. Visit https://learn.extension.org/events/1651#.U61ih7Hr6f8 and click on watch recording or see the YouTube version at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NDEFAej8v4. The PowerPoint associated with the webinar is available at http://goo.gl/nwhmnk.
EFNEP 2013 Impacts – USDA-NIFA has released FY 2013 impacts for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) program which operates in the 50 states, 6 U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Annual data confirms that EFNEP graduates consistently report strong results related to improvement of diets and other food-related behaviors. In FY2013, EFNEP reached approximately 120,000 low-income adults and 415,000 low-income children and youth. Of adult graduates, 95 percent reported improvements in their diets, 90 percent improved their nutrition practices, 84 percent improved their food resource management practices, 65 percent improved their food safety practices, and 39 percent increased their physical activity level by 30 minutes or more. A full report is in process.
USDA-NIFA Releases 2014 Impacts Report – The projects highlighted shows how USDA-NIFA funding contributes to significant achievements in food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences by supporting research, education, and Extension programs at the land-grant universities and other partner organizations. See NIFA website for details.
Oregon Extension Run for Health – To bring awareness to the power of living a healthy lifestyle, two college undergraduates – and brothers, Isaiah and Jeremiah Godby – are running to 30 out of 36 Oregon counties, stopping at OSU Extension Service offices along the way and encouraging community members and alumni across Oregon to join them. The run finishes September 5th after 61 days averaging 32 miles each day by each runner. They are hosting public events along the way to emphasize proper nutrition and fitness. See http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/healthrun/ for details.
21st Century Energy Challenges – The Power of Extension was the focus of a Cooperative Extension workshop May 8, 2014 in Washington, DC. See https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6HXxUrVKWEYNjB6dGNHTjJRZlU/edit?pli=1 for presentations.
Focus on Extension Health Programs – The Creating Healthy Communities eXtension learning community featured Michelle Rodgers, ECOP member and chair of the ECOP National Task Force on Health, University of Delaware, for a webinar. Visit https://learn.extension.org/events/1651#.U61ih7Hr6f8 and click on watch recording or see the YouTube version at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NDEFAej8v4. The PowerPoint associated with the webinar is available at http://goo.gl/nwhmnk.
EFNEP 2013 Impacts – USDA-NIFA has released FY 2013 impacts for the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) program which operates in the 50 states, 6 U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Annual data confirms that EFNEP graduates consistently report strong results related to improvement of diets and other food-related behaviors. In FY2013, EFNEP reached approximately 120,000 low-income adults and 415,000 low-income children and youth. Of adult graduates, 95 percent reported improvements in their diets, 90 percent improved their nutrition practices, 84 percent improved their food resource management practices, 65 percent improved their food safety practices, and 39 percent increased their physical activity level by 30 minutes or more. A full report is in process.
USDA-NIFA Releases 2014 Impacts Report – The projects highlighted shows how USDA-NIFA funding contributes to significant achievements in food, agricultural, natural resources, and human sciences by supporting research, education, and Extension programs at the land-grant universities and other partner organizations. See NIFA website for details.
Oregon Extension Run for Health – To bring awareness to the power of living a healthy lifestyle, two college undergraduates – and brothers, Isaiah and Jeremiah Godby – are running to 30 out of 36 Oregon counties, stopping at OSU Extension Service offices along the way and encouraging community members and alumni across Oregon to join them. The run finishes September 5th after 61 days averaging 32 miles each day by each runner. They are hosting public events along the way to emphasize proper nutrition and fitness. See http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/healthrun/ for details.
21st Century Energy Challenges – The Power of Extension was the focus of a Cooperative Extension workshop May 8, 2014 in Washington, DC. See https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B6HXxUrVKWEYNjB6dGNHTjJRZlU/edit?pli=1 for presentations.
Monday, April 21, 2014
ECOP Monday Minute - 4.21.14
New Extension Centennial Convocation Deadline – The early registration and hotel block for the Extension Centennial Convocation May 7-8, 2014 at the Marriott Wardman Park has been extended to April 25th. Join USDA Secretary Vilsack, Under Secretary Woteki and Director Ramaswamy; Kellogg Foundation CEO, and Land-grant University colleagues from across the nation for this historic event. Register at http://www.cvent.com/d/g4qqj5.
Poster Deadline Extended to 4.25.14 – Growing new leadership is the purpose of the poster session for the National Extension Centennial Convocation for the segment the evening of May 7th. See https://www.aplu.org/document.doc?id=5167 for guidelines, which include expanded eligibility to include Extension educators with five or fewer years of experience. Please encourage participation by this Friday, 4.25.14.
Original Smith-Lever Act on Display -- Cooperative Extension's founding legislation is on display through May 8, 2014 in the United States National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. See the original document in the East Rotunda Gallery, open seven days a week 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Power of Extension – If you’ll be in DC for the Centennial Convocation, plan to attend a half-day conference on 21st Century Energy Challenges: The Power of Extension at the Marriott Wardman Park Wednesday afternoon, May 7, 2014. The agenda is posted at the event website.
Oklahoma Whistle Stop Celebrates Centennial – Extension Associate Director James Trapp, Oklahoma State University, reports a successful train ride launch to celebrate Extension’s 100 years. Check out the video at http://bit.ly/1eFjBQR and find out more at http://extension100.okstate.edu/.
Extension Award Nominations Due 5.30.14 – Take time now to submit nominations for the Excellence in Extension and Diversity Awards. To prepare a nomination for submission, use the handy pdf version which includes criteria found at https://www.aplu.org/document.doc?id=5116. Then submit the nomination at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ECOPAwards2014. For questions, contact Sandy Ruble at sandy.ruble@extension.org. Supporting documents for each award are available at the following links:
Thanks for 4-H Award Support – Thank you for your generous donations to support the Extension table at National 4-H Council's fifth annual 4-H Legacy Awards. Thirty-five Extension Directors/Administrators and 4-H program leaders from across the country contributed over $10,000 so that Extension could host the national 4-H Youth in Action Award recipient. Nineteen-year old Andres Parra, an outstanding 4-H'er from Arizona, received the award. Nancy Grace, CNN host and Georgia 4-H alumna, served as emcee for the evening. Facebook's Andrew Bosworth (California 4-H alumnus) and the Food Network's Anne Burrell (New York 4-H alumna) received the Distinguished Alumni Award. To see photos, click here: http://bit.ly/1egxLXX.
Poster Deadline Extended to 4.25.14 – Growing new leadership is the purpose of the poster session for the National Extension Centennial Convocation for the segment the evening of May 7th. See https://www.aplu.org/document.doc?id=5167 for guidelines, which include expanded eligibility to include Extension educators with five or fewer years of experience. Please encourage participation by this Friday, 4.25.14.
Original Smith-Lever Act on Display -- Cooperative Extension's founding legislation is on display through May 8, 2014 in the United States National Archives, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. See the original document in the East Rotunda Gallery, open seven days a week 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Power of Extension – If you’ll be in DC for the Centennial Convocation, plan to attend a half-day conference on 21st Century Energy Challenges: The Power of Extension at the Marriott Wardman Park Wednesday afternoon, May 7, 2014. The agenda is posted at the event website.
Oklahoma Whistle Stop Celebrates Centennial – Extension Associate Director James Trapp, Oklahoma State University, reports a successful train ride launch to celebrate Extension’s 100 years. Check out the video at http://bit.ly/1eFjBQR and find out more at http://extension100.okstate.edu/.
Extension Award Nominations Due 5.30.14 – Take time now to submit nominations for the Excellence in Extension and Diversity Awards. To prepare a nomination for submission, use the handy pdf version which includes criteria found at https://www.aplu.org/document.doc?id=5116. Then submit the nomination at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ECOPAwards2014. For questions, contact Sandy Ruble at sandy.ruble@extension.org. Supporting documents for each award are available at the following links:
Thanks for 4-H Award Support – Thank you for your generous donations to support the Extension table at National 4-H Council's fifth annual 4-H Legacy Awards. Thirty-five Extension Directors/Administrators and 4-H program leaders from across the country contributed over $10,000 so that Extension could host the national 4-H Youth in Action Award recipient. Nineteen-year old Andres Parra, an outstanding 4-H'er from Arizona, received the award. Nancy Grace, CNN host and Georgia 4-H alumna, served as emcee for the evening. Facebook's Andrew Bosworth (California 4-H alumnus) and the Food Network's Anne Burrell (New York 4-H alumna) received the Distinguished Alumni Award. To see photos, click here: http://bit.ly/1egxLXX.
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