Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Regional Cooperative Extension Conference Administrative Update Presented by Dr. Larry Turner, Associate Director, Cooperative Extension Service February 9, 10, and 12,

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Regional Conference Goals l Update, assess, and provide input into regional programming approach l Focus on how to build a diverse volunteer base and strong programs l In-service opportunities in each program area l Update on budget status, administrative and college directions

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky “There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still” Franklin D. Roosevelt

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Goals of Re-envisioning l Strengthen local programming support l Strengthen the advisory council system l Streamline, or “flatten”, Extension administration l Broaden the scope of CES while supporting base programs, and l Througout the process, allow for a more flexible, adaptable, and responsive Extension system

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Priorities for 2004 l People  Agent support, communication with campus specialists, and council development l Programs  Focused programs with measurable impact l Partnerships  UK, KSU, other agencies and organizations l Support and Infrastructure  Budget; impact/outcome assessment; grants, gifts, and contracts development; IT support

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Becoming a Change Agent “Effective teaching comes only through a changed person. The more you change, the more you become an instrument of change in the lives of others. If you want to become a change agent, you also must change.” Howard Hendricks, in Teaching to Change Lives

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky People l Implement agent training and support recommendations  Agent advisory groups  Connect in-service training to annual conference  Distance education opportunities  Program-specific basic training  Core training shortened to 12 months  Specialist evaluation system implementation (beginning at this conference)

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky People (cont.) l Streamline agent evaluation process l Hiring and Retention  Involving DD’s in process  Promote and support diversity  Professional development opportunities  Salary increases l Enhance connections between campus and county (regional approach is one aspect) l Strengthen County Councils; local leaders

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Programs l Food Systems (farm to fork) l Healthy individuals and families l Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources l Community and Economic Development, Leadership Development l Youth Programming – core curriculum, camping, APES l Regional Programming – QRT’s, multi- county programming

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Partnerships l Coordination across the University l With KSU – aquaculture, organic production, goats, reaching diverse audiences l State agencies  In addition to DOA, Cabinets for Education, Environmental and Public Protection, Health and Family Services, Commerce l USDA, Federal Agencies

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Partnerships (cont.) l Other agencies and organizations  Farm Bureau, KY Beef Network, KY Hort Council, other groups and organizations l Enhance and further develop existing partnerships  HEEL  Fine Arts  Engineering  One Economy – Beehive (beehive.org)

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky The ultimate measure of man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy..” ─ Martin Luther King

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Support and Infrastructure l Extension Impact and Outcomes  Clear and straightforward outcome-based measures of success (e.g. EFNEP)  Quantify and summarize for all programs  Communciate to clientele, decisionmakers, CES system, upper administration, legislators l Budget  Implement county cost share guidelines  Seek state funding for recurring salary increases for agents  Seek additional federal support for targeted programs

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky CES Budget Breakdown

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Support and Infrastructure (cont.) l Grants, Gifts, and Contracts  Improve grant support; RC’s, AD’s  Track and monitor grant and gift income  Incorporate CES needs in College capital campaign l IT/Communications  Goal – Broadband in every county – Now have 109 of 120 completed  Improved web resources with better organization and access  Improved distance communication tools

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky COA CES Strategic Plan Goals By 2006, we will have: l Developed or expanded at least three major outreach partnerships l Increased annual Extension or outreach related grant support obtained by 30% l Enhanced and refined an accessible, easily understood database of Extension outcomes, with baseline data reported for each program area of Cooperative Extension l Increased knowledge of Extension programs, as indicated by a 5% increase in familiarity measures in statewide surveys

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Summary l People  Agent support, communication with campus specialists, and council development l Programs  Focused with measurable impact l Partnerships  UK, KSU, other agencies and organizations l Support and Infrastructure  Budget, impact/outcome assessment, grants, gifts, and contracts development, IT support

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky Conclusion l CES in the 21 st Century is more important now than ever… we have an important mission for Kentucky l Achieving the vision comes down to People, Programs, Partnerships, and Support l The most important of those is People:  Those we serve – citizens of KY  Those who get the job done – county staff and state staff meeting local needs

Cooperative Extension Service, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky “Making a positive difference in the lives of Kentuckians through research-based education”