1. Understanding SERAs SERA 37 Annual Meeting 2015 Orlando, Florida
Reuben Moore
Associate Director, MAFES, FWRC
Interim Dept. Head Food Science, Nutrition, Health Promotion

2. Types of Multistate Projects
SERA (Only one with Research and Extension component)
MRF Supported Projects (S Projects)
Southern Coordinating Committees (SCC)
Southern Region Advisory Committees (SAC)
National Research Support Projects (NRSP)

3. Understanding SERAs Definition Southern Extension/Research Activities
Collaborations for tangible and intangible outputs

4. Potential Tangible Outcomes
Research
Collaborations
Joint Publications
Review Articles
Web Sites
Standard Experimental Protocols
BMP’s
Research Prioritization
Public or Private Grants

5. Potential Tangible Outcomes
Extension
Multistate Programming
Printed/Electronic Educational Materials
Workshops
Staff Development
Educational Prioritization
Public or Private Grants

6. SERA 37-Objectives
Expand information exchange among land-grant representatives from the South dealing with key issues germane to changing Latino demographics in the region and the evidence-based programs promising practices effective in engaging Latino audiences and developing welcoming communities.

7. SERA 37-Objectives
2. Expand, and share, the current catalogue of Research and Extension resources existing within the region.
3. Link to resources nationally related to effective work with Hispanic families.

8. SERA 37-Objectives
4. Identify existing gaps in the research and/or Extension resources that focus on concerns of Latinos and/or concerns of organizations and communities responding to changing Latino demographics. Create a network of persons available to facilitate new research and programs that support community and civic understanding, inclusive of students and faculty outside traditional Extension program areas.

9. SERA 37-Objectives
5. Disseminate a series of information briefs that profile the demographic, educational, social, and economic changes associated with the regions Hispanic population and outline the important implications associated with these trends and responsive program options.

10. SERA 37-Objectives
6. Design and sponsor staff development program(s) that expand the capacity of Extension faculty in the region to work with, and deliver educational programs targeted to, the South's now multi- generational as well as newly arriving Hispanic population.

11. How Should I Be Involved As a Participant in SERA 37
Pick one or more objectives in which to work.
Identify collaborators.
Develop joint research and educational programs.
Develop web sites.
Develop Best Management Practices.
Publish with collaborators.
Seek Public or Private Grants.

12. What Should We Do As A Group to Promote SERA 37
Organize
Assign Responsibilities
Develop plans for developing tangible outcomes.
Develop plans for disseminating information/outputs to stakeholders.
Discuss possible outcomes/impacts.
Plan productive meetings.

13. Reviewing a SERA Is there evidence of tangible outcomes?
a. Publications
b. Educational Programs developed
c. Collaborative activity
d. Grants obtained
e. Meeting participation
2. Have all objectives been addressed?
3. How many participants in the project? (Appendix E)
4. What are the impacts from this project?