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University of Missouri Extension works with funding partners to strengthen the economic viability of Missouri and sustain the environment through educational programs and resources.
The grants listed below may cover more than year. The budget figures are the total amount awarded to that grant to date.
| SEMA Rescue Training Equipment | |||
| State Emergency Mgmt Agency | $360,000 | ||
| 11/1/2005-12/31/2007 | Project Director: David Hedrick | ||
| The MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI), partnership with FEMA, SEMA and various emergency entities, will develop a unified training program in accordance with training qualifications for MO Task Force One, a federally funded urban search and rescue team. This funding will be used to purchase equipment necessary to support the level of training that is required. | |||
| STARRS Structural Collapse Rescue: Technician | |||
| East-West Gateway Council | $284,000 | ||
| 7/1/2007-6/30/2008 | Project Director: David Hedrick | ||
| MU's FRTI will schedule and conduct a training course for the East-West Gateway Council of Governments. This course will prepare emergency response personnel to perform rescue operations in structural collapse rescue. | |||
| MU Leadership Development Academy for Registered Nurses | |||
| Health Resources and Services Administration | $238,585 | ||
| 7/1/2007-6/30/2008 | Project Director: Shirley Farrah | ||
| Nursing leadership is a key element in high vs. low-performing nursing homes. Extension's Nursing Program will develop, implement and evaluate the MU Leadership Development Academy for Registered Nurses in Long-Term Care. The goal is to improve staff performance, increase staff retention at all levels, encourage a higher quality of care for residents, and improve the bottom line for the facility. | |||
| Fire Training Course Delivery | |||
| State Emergency Mgmt Agency | $209,000 | ||
| 7/1/2007-6/30/2008 | Project Director: David Hedrick | ||
| The MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI), will conduct training courses on fire safety and emergency handling. These courses, often a prerequisite for certification, will be provided to fire and rescue organization within the State of Missouri. | |||
| SEMA -07-Training | |||
| State Emergency Mgmt Agency | $200,000 | ||
| 3/1/2007-2/28/2008 | Project Director: David Hedrick | ||
| The MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI), will conduct classes and provide training materials from a wide array of emergency management courses. These courses, designed by FRTI, will be taught to emergency personnel and others as specified by the State Emergency Management Agency. | |||
| Fire Training Course Delivery | |||
| Mo Dept of Public Safety | $191,930 | ||
| 7/1/2006-6/30/2007 | Project Director: David Hedrick | ||
| The Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI) will schedule and conduct training courses to fire and rescue organizations, departments, special districts or other fire, rescue or emergency service entities within Missouri. The organizations can choose from nearly 100 different courses. | |||
| Training and Development Courses | |||
| Mo Dept of Social Services | $152,938 | ||
| 7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008 | Project Director: Allan St. John | ||
| The Missouri Training Institute will provide training and development services to the Missouri Department of Social Services. These course include subjects on personal empowerment, making effective decisions, generational differences, communication, and building effective relationships. | |||
| OSHER Lifelong Learning Institute at MU | |||
| Bernard Osher Fndtn | $100,000 | ||
| 9/1/2007-8/31/2008 | Project Director: Lucille Salerno | ||
| The University will expand the current MU Lifespan Learning program in to neighboring communities, increase the number of course offerings, add additional activities to the current format, increase the quality of our facilities and stabilize administrative and clerical support. The existence of an exceptionally well-educated retiree population in Boon County, a sizeable older adult population throughout mid-Missouri, the University of Missouri's commitment to teaching and scholarship, and Extension's statewide infrastructure are collectively an excellent predicator for the success of a lifelong learning program at MU. | |||
| CEPF Hazardous Materials Course Delivery | |||
| Mo Dept of Public Safety | $65,677 | ||
| 7/1/2007-6/30/2008 | Project Director: David Hedrick | ||
| The Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI) will schedule and conduct training courses to fire and rescue organizations, departments, special districts or other fire, rescue or emergency service entities within Missouri. Courses include subjects on hazardous materials, pipeline emergencies and ignitable liquids. | |||
| Central Region Incumbent Workers Training | |||
| Central Mo Reg Workforce Investment Board | $58,717 | ||
| 9/11/2006-12/31/2007 | Project Director: Allan St. John | ||
| Promoting from within is motivational to all employees and reduces the time and costs of training associated with hiring outside. Unfortunately, some of these employees lack the supervisory, management and leadership skills necessary to thrive in their new roles. The Missouri Training Institute, with UM Extension, proposes to provide such training to workers, helping to increase their chances of success. | |||
| MOPERC Handling LP Gas Emergencies | |||
| Mo Propane Educ and Research Council | $45,000 | ||
| 7/1/2007-6/30/2008 | Project Director: David Hedrick | ||
| The Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI) will schedule and conduct training courses on handling LP gas emergencies. The courses will be offered to fire and rescue organizations, departments, special districts or other fire, rescue or emergency service entities within Missouri | |||
| Fire Education Commission Course | |||
| Mo Department of Public Safety | $36,000 | ||
| 7/1/2007 - 6/30/2008 | Project Director: David Hedrick | ||
| The MU Fire and Rescue Training Institute (FRTI), will conduct training courses on fire safety and emergency handling. These courses, often a prerequisite for certification, will be provided to fire and rescue organization within the State of Missouri. | |||
| NFA State Fire Training | |||
| Fed Emergency Mgmt Agency | $24,000 | ||
| 9/14/2007-9/14/2008 | Project Director: David Hedrick | ||
| The Fire and Rescue Training Institute will administer a series of training courses and programs developed by the U.S. Fire Administration's National Fire Academy. | |||
| FEMA Trade Assistance | |||
| Fed Emergency Mgmt Agency | $5,400 | ||
| 9/15/2007-9/14/2008 | Project Director: David Hedrick | ||
| Funding will support the activities related to the USFA / NFA Training Resources and Data Exchange Program (TRADE) to foster the exchange of fire-related information and resources among the federal, state and local levels of government. | |||
| Center for Emergency Response / Terrorism | |||
| Mo. Department ofo Health and Senior Services | $4,500 | ||
| 11/1/2006-8/31/2007 | Project Director: Shirley Farrah | ||
| MU's Nursing Extension program will work in partnership with MU Sinclair School of Nursing to offer an educational program, which awards Continuing Education credits to physicians, nurses, and emergency medical personnel. | |||
Updated 09/20/07
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