A Message from the Associate Dean
I had the pleasure of working with Michael Smith (4-H member from Edwards County) in delivering the most recent newsletter to each of the legislators last Wednesday. Most of the legislators were too busy to visit with us, but those we had a few moments with were very positive on the programs that are being delivered to the constituents. As we heard in the listening sessions two years ago, 4-H and Master Gardeners continue to receive high praise. The 4-H members involved in the Legislative Connection did an excellent job of notifying their legislators about the benefits Extension had brought to them.
Legislators were busy working on budgets last week. No one had much to say about the budget other than to say it will be a tough year. Our newspaper provided a similar story, so now we just sit back and wait. Be sure to stay in touch with your local officials to insure that your local budgets remain strong. I am aware of cut backs that are going to occur in some counties, most of which are across the board due to other events in the county not related to Extension.
The Chicago Tribune inserted 160,000 copies of the publication "Food for Thought" in last Wednesday's paper. A number of people took the time to send an e-mail message to let us know how valued they found the publication and encouraged us to deliver more information in that same way. We may have hit upon one way to expand our branding effort.
As some of you may be aware, plans are underway to erect new buildings at the NW Illinois (Monmouth) and Brownstown Research Centers. These buildings are to provide workspace for the professionals working at each Center. Rumor has it that we will be building "classrooms" at both locations. That is not true and I ask that you dispel that idea if you hear it. The building at Brownstown will contain a small conference room to seat 6 to 8 people, and Monmouth will have a room for group meetings (up to 30 or so) and a small lab/sample preparation room.
I know that you are all anxious to get your new i-pads. While they have not been ordered, we are getting closer to placing the order. The delay was in waiting until our Director of IT was in place and that has now happened. Chris is currently sorting through the options on purchase of Apps and also on developing protocol on how i-Pads can be used in the system. As soon as those decisions are finalized, the order will be placed and they should be in your hands in a few short weeks. We will keep you posted as to when they are ordered and when you can expect to see them in your office.
Sincerely,
Robert Hoeft, Interim Associate Dean
Extension and Outreach
Current Openings in Extension
External Job Opportunities
UC ANR YFC PROGRAM ACADEMIC COORDINATOR (FYI 12-04)
The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), Youth, Families, and Communities (YFC) Program, a University division with statewide delivery is seeking an Academic Coordinator II to provide evaluation leadership to 4?H Youth Development Program (4?H YDP).
To submit your applicant packet or to request a UC ANR Academic Application form, contact
Academic Recruiter
University of California
Agriculture and Natural Resources
225 Hopkins Road, DANR Building
Davis, CA 95616
Voice: (530) 752?7532
FAX: (530) 752?7785
E-mail application Address: anracademicsearch@ucop.edu
Internet: http://www.ucanr.org/jobs
PLEASE REFER TO POSITION NUMBER AP #12?06 IN ANY CORRESPONDENCE
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