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Pre-Conference Schedule
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| Monday, May 7, 2007 |
10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Registration
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| Noon - 1:30 pm |
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Opening Luncheon
Welcome
Tom Coon, Chair North Central Cooperative Extension Directors (NCCEA) and Director, Michigan State University
Michael Ouart, Vice Provost for Extension, University of Missouri
Keynote Presentation-“Your Role as Extension Leaders in a Global World”
Chester Fehlis, Director Emeritus Texas Cooperative Extension
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| 1:45 - 3:15 pm |
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Objective: To provide an overview of the components of partnering and explore extension's value as a partner
Cooperative Extension: Partner of Choice
- Maurice Dorsey, National Program Leader for Public Policy, Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service (CSREES)-From the CSREES Perspective
- Carl O'Connor, Executive Director, North Central Region Extension Directors-From the Directors Perspective
- Nancy Zimpher, President, University of Cincinnati, Chair, Board of National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) and National Network of Urban Serving Universities (USU) - Value of Partnering with Urban Serving Institutions
- Kay Gasen, Director, Community Partnership Project University of Missouri Extension/University of Missouri-St. Louis - Community Partnership Best Practices
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| 3:30 - 4:30 pm |
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Follow-up Concurrent Sessions on Partnerships
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Breakout #1 Exploring the Value of Partnering with Urban Serving Institutions
Nancy Zimpher, President, University of Cincinnati, Chair, Board of National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges (NASULGC) and National Network of Urban Serving Universities (USU)
Jim Zuiches, Vice Chancellor for Extension, Engagement and Economic Development, North Carolina State University |
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Breakout #2 Community Partnerships: Developing and Sustaining Successful Partnerships
Kay Gasen Director, Community Partnership Project University of Missouri Extension/University of Missouri-St. Louis
Carl Calkins, Director, University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development
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Breakout #3 Best Practices for Building and Sustaining Effective Partnerships
Maurice Dorsey, National Program Leader for Public Policy, Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service (CSREES)
Carl O'Connor, Executive Director, North Central Region Extension Directors |
| 5:30 - 8:30 pm |
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Reception and Dinner
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library
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| Tuesday, May 8, 2007 |
| 7:30 - 9:00 am |
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Breakfast/Table top discussions on assigned topics
Successful Urban Extension Models-Staffing, Funding and Programming-a Systems Approach
Jim Oliver, Associate Chancellor/Assistant Dean and Regional Director, University of Illinois Extension |
| 9:15 - 10:45 am |
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Panel Presentations on Successful Models and/or research about urban staffing, funding and programming
- Jack Kerrigan, County Director, Cuyahoga County, The Ohio State University Extension
Patterns of Success for Urban County Offices
- Deno De Ciantis, County Director, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania State University
A Study of Diversity in Urban Extension Offices
- Willene Buffett, County Director, Cook County, University of Illinois Extension
Urban Staffing Models
- Jennifer Skuza, Director, Urban Center, 4-H Youth Development, University of Minnesota Extension Service
Minnesota Urban 4-H Youth Development Business Model
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| 10:45 - 11:00 am |
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Break |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am |
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Cap note Presentation
Jack Payne, Vice President for Extension and Outreach, Iowa State University, and Chair Elect of the 2007 Policy Board of Directors of the Board on Agriculture Assembly
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