Dec. 5, 2003

UMEA, MECCLC to host reception for EVP Turner
A reception honoring UM Executive Vice President and Director Ron Turner for his years of service and commitment to University Outreach and Extension will be from 3-5 p.m., Dec. 9, in Columns Room 208C, Reynolds Alumni Center, Columbia. A brief program and remarks will begin at 3:30 p.m.

The University of Missouri Extension Association and Missouri Extension County Council Leadership Council are co-hosting the reception.

Kudos

• Wiebold receives outstanding achievement award
• Junior Clerical Awards honor dedication
• Rookie secretaries noted for contributions
• MU independent study program earns national awards

Programs

• OSEDA in the 21st century: Its projects and leadership
• UMR program assists with business funding, technical assistance
• Gardner addresses Governor's Ag Conference

Revenue Generation

• UO/E awarded two grants in November

Professional Development

• 2004 Annual Conference schedule announced
• Lynda Johnson, Wesley Tucker selected for North Central NELD

Tidbits

Dec. 12, 2003

Colleagues honor Turner at reception

Kudos

• County secretaries honored for innovation and technology skills
• Turner receives European Union Center award
• Missouri youth exchange programs receive national recognition

Stakeholder Relations

• NE Region sets council training dates for spring '04

Policy and Procedure

• University revises Business Policy Manual

Condolences

Tidbits

Dec. 19, 2003

Letter from EVP Turner: Thank you for contributions to Missouri

Staffing

• UO/E welcomes Bob McNary
• Staff Notes

Kudos

• Rasmussen, Mushrush honored for work with Missouri businesses

Professional Development

• Ag Science Week set for early February
• LSU plans workforce diversity conference
• Professional development notes

Policy and Procedure

• Mileage reimbursement to increase in 2004
• Procedures set for county office supply ordering

Programs

• VISTA program invites applications for new youth programs
• Program notes

Monthly payroll to be issued Dec. 24
University employees paid monthly will receive December pay on Dec. 24 rather than Dec. 31.

Nov. 7, 2003

Letter from EVP Turner: Transition process to begin

Floyd visits Franklin County extension center

Professional Development
Annual Conference committee seeks staff input

Programs
Priester conference requests proposals
Program Notes

Nov. 14, 2003

Deaton, Turner dialogue with Program Leadership Council about transition
Consolidation transition team named

Revenue Generation
Grant Update

Program Notes

Kudos

Annual Conference committee seeks input
Faculty and staff are invited to provide comments on the goals for annual conference, as well as what they personally hope to get out the conference. Comments may be provided via an online survey. Annual conference will be May 18-20, 2004, in Columbia.

Nov. 21, 2003

Deaton, Turner address Missouri Galaxy conference
Henderson to serve as interim extension director
Consolidation Transition Team reaches agreement on key points

Programs
Chen honored for excellence in teaching

Reception planned to honor Ron Turner

Policy and Procedure
Travel policies clarified

Stakeholders and Partners
Council training modules available on web
Legislative Day set for Feb. 25

MACAA elects officers
Condolence
Kudos

Annual Conference committee seeks input
Faculty and staff are invited to provide comments on the goals for annual conference, as well as what they personally hope to get out the conference. Comments may be provided via an online survey. Annual conference will be May 18-20, 2004, in Columbia.

Oct. 3, 2003

Professional Development
UO/E 2004 Annual Conference scheduled

Programs
UO/E to provide poll-worker training statewide
Unified web calendar implementation is on track

Revenue Generation
UO/E awarded $3.4 million in grants during September

Operations
Mail allotment questions answered

Condolences

Congratulations

Oct. 10, 2003

Staffing
Third candidate to interview for HR director position

Professional Development
Sheep/Goat production PIE set for Oct. 28-29

Professional Development Notes

Programs
Telecenters host genealogy workshops

Plant Diagnostic Clinic moves to new quarters

Condolences

Kudos

Oct. 17, 2003

Policy
UM and UO/E non-discrimination statements changed

Professional Development
UMEA to host Missouri Galaxy Conference

CHART offers free grant-writing workshops

Professional Development Note

MU center hosts seminar on digital world

Condolences

Kudos

Oct. 24, 2003

SW Region faculty receive Teamwork Award

Senior Clerical Awards honor dedicated support staff

Staffing
Larson named Vet Med Extension leader

Programs
Missouri Foundation for Health funds diabetes prevention grant

Condolences

Kudos

Sept. 5, 2003

First 4-H Day at the Royals is a hit

Revenue Generation
UO/E receives grants worth $597,000 in August

Professional Development
UMEA to host first Missouri Galaxy in November

Penalty Mail allotments to be distributed by Oct. 1

Staff Notes

Condolence

Picnic and golf outing set for Sept. 26
The annual picnic and golf outing for University Outreach and Extension employees, retirees and friends is set for Sept. 26 in Columbia. A three-person scramble at A.L. Gustin Golf Course is set for 8:30 a.m. The picnic will follow at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Joe Lear.

Sept. 12, 2003

Programs
Traveling Food Power exhibit begins yearlong adventure

4-H ASAP success featured in national publication

Program Notes

Partnerships
Website highlights UO/E linkages with Health and Human Services

Staff News
New staff/programs broaden urban extension from UMSL

Professional Development
Missouri faculty to present at Galaxy II

Condolences

Sept. 19, 2003

President Floyd visits Greene County extension center

Programs
Grandparenting resources distributed to 200 at St. Louis educational fair

Polk County receives JCPenney Afterschool grant

Program Notes

Information Technology
Team working on IT improvements for field operations

Professional Development Notes

Fall retiree meetings set

Kudos

Sept. 26, 2003

UO/E responds to CBHE Request

Programs
Six communities selected for Project Family Support

Program Notes

Staffing
UO/E welcomes Montague to Administrative Management

Operations
Mail Allotments mailed, graphic standards clarified

Knorr appointed UM vice president

Condolences

Aug. 1, 2003

UO/E organizes nation’s first bilingual issue forum

Wemhoener named SC administrative assistant

Ballew-Matthews accepts grant specialist position

George named UMSL chancellor

UM travel policies revised

Design for Learning focuses on adult education methods

Leuci serves on UM Homeland Security Task Force

UMEA award nominations due Sept. 2

Condolences

Tidbits

Aug. 8, 2003

New one-year CD position opens

Shannon County extension center closes

Diversity calendars can be ordered online 

Jefferson County office moves

UMEA award nominations due Sept. 2

Condolences

Tidbits

Aug. 15, 2003

Revenue Generation
UO/E receives $247,609 in grants during June, July

Policy & Procedure
Penalty mail changes won't affect Graphic Standards

E-conferencing tool available for trial through August

Picnic and golf outing set for Sept.26

Condolences

Kudos

Aug. 22, 2003

Staffing
Huston accepts consumer and family economics position

Stillwell, Wyatt selected for UM Leadership Development Program

Staff Notes

Programs
ODF project demonstrates innovation

AgrAbility project funding renewed

Program Notes

Professional Development
Workshop to look at community changes, trends

Stakeholder Relations

UO/E exhibits at Missouri Legislative Black Caucus conference

Advisory group to provide input on business programs

Picnic and golf outing set for Sept. 26

Condolences

Aug. 29, 2003

Programs
Unified calendar to showcase UO/E events

Youth gardeners get long-distance lesson

Program Notes

Professional Development
Conference explores linkages with Latino communities

Last call for UMEA award nominations

Picnic and golf outing set for Sept. 26

Condolences

July 11, 2003

• Letter from EVP Turner: Chancellor Wallace to retire; University administrative structures to be reviewed
• UO/E welcomes new faculty
  Goldschmidt to support housing education needs
  Loibl to provide financial education in SE Missouri
• Young entrepreneurs showcase business savvy
• Awards deadline extended to July 21
• Benefits position to be filled
• ParentLink announces new resource guide for Hispanic/Latino families
• 2004 Annual Conference planning begins
• Condolences
• Tidbits

July 18, 2003

• Letter from EVP Turner: Progress made on resource allocation goals
• Personnel team named for human resources director position
• Performance award nominations due Monday
• UM long-distance rate plan extended to county offices
• Condolences
• Tidbits

July 25, 2003

• Gasen receives 2003 Ratchford Fellowship
• UO/E, Health and Human Services identify common priorities
• Teachers hear about HES programs
• New policy implemented for MU guides
• UMR seeks project development specialist
• Picnic and golf outing set for Sept. 26
• Tidbit

June 6, 2003

• Letter from EVP Turner: Report on meeting with UMEA board

• UO/E welcomes John Hobbs, SW ag and rural development specialist

• Harrison County celebrates reopening during extension week

• Diagnostic services changes implemented

• UO/E receives $314,768 in grants

• 4-H work-study program valued at $155,520

• Council fiscal policy document updated

• Condolences

• Tidbits

June 13, 2003

• Letter from EVP Turner: FY04 Resource Plan moves UO/E forward

• 'Best of the best' to be featured in e-Extension

• MoWIN receives grant for web-based classroom project

• Penalty mail questions addressed

• UMEA seeks Rookie of the Year nominations

• FNEP commended by state agency

• 4-H Day with Royals planned

• Tidbits

June 20, 2003

• Letter from EVP Turner: Funding for higher education again reduced
• Four receive national honors for extension work
• Dyer, Lafayette County group receive national honor
• UO/E welcomes Dinah Peebles
• UO/E awards recognize outstanding performance; nominations due July 11
• University to apply new federal tax withholding rates
• UMEA seeks nominations for Innovator, Meritorious Service awards
• Missouri programs featured at National Urban Extension Conference
• Condolences
• Tidbits

June 27, 2003

• Educational fee reduction for spouse, dependent procedures clarified
• Public meeting set on kids' needs
• UO/E awards recognize excellence; nominations due July 11
• Condolences
• Tidbits