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Jerry Newman's Leave Assignment
--Pat BoyEs
As Jerry moves to 80% time, he will be on leave and out of the state January 2 - March 31, 2007. For assistants contact Tiffany Boswell at 509-335-4128 or tiffany_boswell@wsu.edu or contact one of the following people.
Jean Smith will answer animal science questions. Jean can be contacted at 509-735-3551 or at smithjea@wsu.edu.
Jennifer Leach will answer equine and riding questions. She will also organize and facilitate the Equine Advisory committee meeting March 24, 2007 and monitor the Yahoo Horse Leaders List serve. Jennifer can be contact at 360-577-3014, Ext 4 or at jleach@wsu.edu.
Pat Pehling will answer questions about Horse Bowl. She can be reached at 360-568-4047.
Cheryl Mendenhall will answer question about Hippology. She can be reached at 425-760-7520.
Opportunity to Learn the 4-H Programs of Distinction Process
--Pat BoyEs
For the past few years you have been hearing about the National 4-H Program of Distinction Process. Mary Katherine Deen shared information with you in the last edition of Tuesday News about this process. In an effort to increase our submittals to the Programs of Distinction system, WA, OR and ID have gotten together to present a hands-on Breeze format training on the 'how-to's' of submitting your program. National 4-H Program Director for Research, Suzanne Le Menestrel will deliver the personalized Breeze Programs of Distinction training on February 8, 2007. We have eight (8) training slots available for our state so please email me at boyesp@wsu.edu ASAP if you would like to participate. For Breeze training you access the training live and interactively right from your computer.
Why should you care about having your program recognized as a Program of Distinction?
- Recognition by your statewide and national colleagues.
- It looks great during the annual review process.
- It is always good to share our great ideas so that excellent work can be replicated in other locations to benefit young people and their families.
- A number of national 4-H grants are only available to Programs of Distinction.
- It will make your parents proud!
I look forward to hearing from you to reserve your training spot!
Programs of Distinction
--Pat BoyEs
National 4-H Headquarters, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, USDA is requesting applications from those individuals interested in peer reviewing Programs of Distinction manuscripts from around the country. Please note that this is a volunteer position, and reviewers donate their time for the review of manuscripts and peer reviewer training (conducted on the Web). The Programs of Distinction review team is comprised of 4-H youth development educators and specialists, family and consumer science and human development educators and specialists, and other Extension professionals familiar with the field of youth development.
Benefits to reviewers include:
-- An opportunity to help select outstanding Cooperative Extension youth development programs for inclusion in the National 4-H Headquarters' Programs of Distinction database.
-- An opportunity to network with other youth development and FCS professionals from around the country.
-- A professional development experience to enhance your evaluation and program development skills.
-- A valuable addition to your resume, vitae, or promotion and tenure file.
Reviewers should be able to:
--Review and return the manuscripts submitted for Programs of Distinction in a timely manner—within 2 weeks.
--Make recommendations based on how well the submission meets established criteria.
--Provide specific comments that will be returned to the author.
--Serve as a peer reviewer for a minimum of one year (maximum of two years)
--Participate in a 2-hour web-based training
If you have questions about the Programs of Distinction process, please send an e-mail to Suzanne Le Menestrel, National Program Leader for Youth Development Research, slemenestrel@csrees.usda.gov To download a reviewer application, please visit the following link: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/about/POD_Rev_App_2007.doc. Please return the completed application as an attachment to an e-mail to POD@csrees.usda.gov, with “POD Reviewer Application” as the subject line. Applications are due by January 16, 2007.
Learning & the Brain, Enhancing Cognition and Emotions for Learning and Student Performance
--Pat BoyEs
Explore brain research relevant to cognitive development, emotions, reading, language, memory, LD, ethical brain, gender differences, the arts, and more. The conference will be held at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel, CA, February 15-1, 2007.
For more information and to register visit http://www.edupr.com.
“4-H Talent Revue” at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents'
Please invite 4-H youth in your county to participate in the "4-H Talent Revue" at the National Association of County Agricultural Agents' (NACAA) annual meeting and professional improvement conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Youth are invited to be part of this event from July 14-17, 2007. Youth may perform as an individual or in a group. Audition VHS tapes or DVD's must be submitted by February 28, 2007.
This is an excellent opportunity for youth to travel to a statewide 4-H event; to meet talented 4-H'ers from other states; and to perform on a stage for a national audience of 1500 people.
There will be three action packed days for the youth performers, including rehearsals; the opportunity to work with a professional performer; an off-site education tour; and a cast party.
All hotel accommodations and meals at the conference center will be covered for the performers and one chaperon (per performance group). Travel scholarships are available as needed.
For more information, a newsletter article and an entry form go to http://web1.msue.msu.edu/msue/cyf/youth/arts/talentrevue.html or contact Beth Franz, chair for the 2007 4-H Talent Revue Committee for the NACAA Conference. Beth's email is franzeli@msu.edu or call her at 269-445-4438.
4-H in ArcNews an ESRI GIS Publication
--Carey Roos
The Fall 2007 ESRI Publication ArcNews contains three educational and Youth Development related articles you might find interesting.
The Fourth R? Rethinking GIS Education by Michael F. Goodchild. The full text of the article can be read at: http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/fall06articles/the-fourth-r.html.
4-H and GIS – A Combination to Spark Imaginations . The full text of the article can be read at: http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/fall06articles/4h-and-gis.html.
Hopeworks Founder Father Jeff Putthoff Encourages Youth Development with Technology Training. The full text of this article can be read at:
http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/fall06articles/hopeworks-founder.html.
If you have subscribed to ArcNews, you'll receive hard copies in your mail. Otherwise you may read them on-line at: http://www.esri.com/news/arcnews/arcnews.html.
2007 ESRI GIS Grant Program for U.S. 4-H
--Written by Esther Worker
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Submitted By Carey Roos
ESRI, in cooperation with National 4-H Headquarters and Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)/U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and American Forests announces two 2006 ESRI GIS Grants for U.S. 4-H to support its geospatial outreach, education, and community involvement efforts. The goal of this program is to foster and support the integration of geographic information system (GIS) software in U.S. 4-H clubs.
Grant categories include an introductory grant for 4-H clubs new to GIS and an intermediate grant for those 4-H clubs that received previous ESRI 4-H grants and completed the grant requirements.
Eligible Applicants: A U.S. 4-H community or in-school club, 4-H after-school program, 4-H special interest group, 4-H school enrichment group, 4-H camp, or similar 4-H unit that meets regularly and is recognized as an authorized 4-H group within its state's 4-H program.
Download the grant application from http://www.esri.com/grants/esri/2007_4h.html. The application period is January 1–February 28, 2007.
National 4-H Congress
Thanksgiving weekend the National 4-H Congress was held in sunny Atlanta , Georgia . There were eighteen delegates and one chaperone from the entire state of Washington . The teen delegates were Kathryn Slaybaugh, Carrie Craig, Amy Leonard, Alison Zeller and Mollie Goddard from Pierce County , Clinton Gauthier from San Juan County , Grant Maskal from Kittitas County , Kasie Menzia from Yakima County and chaperone Jon Gabelein from Island County . At Congress there were over 900 teen delegates and 100 chaperones. Washington State was lucky to have one of the best chaperones. We toured Atlanta , attended leadership workshops and listened to many inspirational speakers. Some of our favorite speakers were Dr. Barbara Chamberlin, Dr. Rick Rigsby, Dan Thurman and General Honoré. They talked to us about life skills, setting goals and making a positive difference in our community. The workshops varied from salsa dancing to leadership to culinary delights. This year we had the opportunity to present the Habitat for Humanity Clover House to Ms. Ella Belcher. We collected dimes and raised over seven thousand dollars. Ms. Ella was very thankful. We also completed a variety of other community service projects from volunteering at elementary and middle schools to park clean up and spreading holiday cheer. We toured the Atlanta aquarium, the largest in the world, during free time. We also toured the Coke-Cola company, the Atlanta Zoo, and the ESPN Hot Zone. We had lunch at the famous Hard Rock Café and the much liked Varsity.
We would like to encourage other teens to apply for this amazing opportunity. Seeing a larger delegation representing Washington State would be desirable.
We would like to thank all of the sponsors of the 2006 Washington National 4-H Congress delegation.
Enrollment Services realigned, Office shifts to Academic Affairs; Roche at the helm
--Pat BoyEs
Washington State University has realigned its Enrollment Services area to better integrate it with the university's academic operation while maintaining WSU's focus on recruiting and retaining high ability students.
The Enrollment Services units, including Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarship Services, the Registrar's Office and Student Recruitment, have moved from Student Affairs to Academic Affairs. The change was effective in mid-December.
"With this new configuration, Enrollment Services will add greater emphasis to working collaboratively with the academic areas and regional campuses to help the university achieve its enrollment and academic goals," said Provost and Executive Vice President Robert Bates. Among those goals are recruiting and retaining students through graduation and encouraging more students to study disciplines of high importance to the state.
Bates added that this structure “will help us manage class size, course loads, classroom and lab space utilization, and the distribution of students throughout the various academic programs.”
The realignment is accompanied by a change in leadership. Vicki McCracken has stepped down from the post of associate vice president and associate vice provost for Enrollment Services to return to the School of Economic Sciences where she is a full professor. She previously served as associate dean for academic programs in the College of Agricultural , Human and Natural Resource Sciences as well as associate director of research there.
Provost Bates has appointed James Roche to serve as associate vice provost for Enrollment Services.
“Jim has worked closely with our enrollment planning team and brings considerable leadership and management expertise to this new appointment,” Bates said.
For the last seven years, Roche has been WSU's director of Institutional Research. He has served on several WSU committees and councils including the university's Strategic Plan Implementation Council and the design team on efficiency and effectiveness.
Roche holds a Ph.D. in mass communications from Indiana University , a master's degree from Marquette University , and a bachelor's degree from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He has been a faculty member at the University of Maryland , a senior editor at the American Association of Community Colleges, and director of communications and research at EDUCAUSE, a nonprofit association that advances higher education by promoting the intelligent use of information technology.
This article can be found at http://www.wsutoday.wsu.edu/completestory.asp?StoryID=3535.
National 4-H Council Names Nancy D. Schaff as National 4-H Curriculum Project Manager
--Pat BoyEs
Chevy Chase , MD – Donald T. Floyd, Jr., president and CEO, National 4-H Council, announces the appointment of Nancy D. Schaff to the position of curriculum project manager. Schaff will provide coordination and management support for the curriculum development process of the 4-H program as developed by our land grant universities and USDA. Schaff was selected through a rigorous interview process that included review by Jeff Howard and Lisa Lauxman, members of the current 4-H CCS Board, Cathann Kress, Director, 4-H Youth Development, National 4-H Headquarters, USDA, Mike Rivera, Purchasing and Contracts Manager, and Don Floyd, President and CEO, from National 4-H Council.
Schaff will be responsible for developing a curriculum system business plan, preparing and monitoring the budget, overseeing daily operations, assisting in recruiting, training, and coaching of curriculum design teams, supporting the work of the curriculum committee, production and distribution of curriculum products, and facilitating contractual arrangements and licensing agreements necessary to create educational materials. She joins National 4-H Council on Friday, December 29.
“Nancy Schaff has an extensive knowledge base in experiential curriculum and its use in youth development,” said Floyd. “She possesses excellent organizational management and communications skills and will be a valuable asset as the Cooperative Curriculum System (CCS) Board moves to effectively and efficiently transition the National 4-H Curriculum System to National 4-H Council.”
Schaff will report directly to Don Floyd and will work closely with National 4-H Headquarters at USDA and the current 4-H CCS Board in the transition of the management of the 4-H curriculum development process and its subsequent sale and distribution.
Schaff most recently served as the program and policy analyst for youth development with Nemours Health and Prevention Services in Newark , Delaware , where she was responsible for developing curricula, strategic planning, and community partnerships to ensure integration of division efforts for effectively catalyzing young people for positive change in their communities. In that role, Nancy established a strong partnership with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Service program and received glowing endorsement from Delaware State 4-H Program Leader, Joy Sparks.
Prior to Nemours, Schaff was the executive director of the American Lung Association of Georgia. There she also had the responsibility for overseeing all strategic and management operations of the Georgia Alliance for Tobacco Prevention. Schaff also served as a project manager and regional coordinator while at the American Cancer Society/Southeast Division in Atlanta, GA. Schaff was ultimately responsible for managing all aspects of the Youth in CHARGE youth empowerment program within the state. Schaff has also served the county coordinator for Hillsborough Education Foundation in Tampa , Florida . There she worked with youth, adult volunteers and community coalition in support of SWAT, Students Working Against Tobacco, a youth empowerment program.
Schaff has worked with 4-H at the state and community level throughput her personal and professional life. She has served as a 4-H volunteer leader and currently serves on her local 4-H Advisory Council.
Schaff earned a B.S. in Consumer Services from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
4-H is a community of more than six and a half million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. National 4-H Council is the national, private sector, non-profit partner of the 4-H Youth Development Program and its parent, the Cooperative Extension System of the United States Department of Agriculture. For more information about 4-H, visit www.fourhcouncil.edu.
Just a Reminder!
When you have new Extension staff that will be working in some capacity with 4-H, please let Nancy in the State 4-H Office know. They will be added to mailing lists, added to the 4-H Talk list serve, sent a 4-H Welcome Packet, and be assigned a state 4-H staff person as a point of contact, as appropriate. 4-H News is sent via the 4-H Talk list serve each week. Archived copies of previous weeks “Tuesday 4-H News” are available on the 4-H web site: http://4h.wsu.edu/. Please send submissions by Friday of each week to Tiffany Boswell, State 4-H Office, tiffany_boswell@wsu.edu. Detailed event information and registrations forms can be found on the 4-H web site.