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The 2005 CSUE Annual Forum gave many of us a shared time to look forward to future opportunities, the chance to visit with colleagues, and the ability to gather and move forward as work teams. Having Provost Tony Frank, Agricultural Experiment Station Director Lee Sommers, State Forester Jeff Jahnke, Applied Human Sciences Dean April Mason, Continuing Education Director Rick Simpson, and Office of Economic Development Director Hunt Lambert join us to talk about partnerships within the university was valuable to our continuing agency mission. Two-way exposure of Extension faculty with research and teaching faculty was valuable to expand the potential of collaboration across the campus.
During Annual Forum many had the opportunity to visit the new offices at University Square at 1311 South College Avenue. Our 4040 campus delivery code remains as do our telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. The main number is (970) 491-6281 and the FAX numbers are:
491-6208 Administration
491-3722 Human Resources, Northern Region, Community Development
491-7932 Technology
491-7396 Fiscal
The Annual Forum marked the transition to full implementation of the strategic plan for Extension. Programmatically, we are committed to the six core competency areas of Strong Families, Healthy Homes; Nutrition, Health and Food Safety; 4-H and Youth Development; Community Resource Development; Natural Resources and the Environment; and Competitive and Sustainable Agriculture Systems plus representing the entire university to Colorado communities as the "front door" to the broad range of expertise at the university. State Extension units across the nation are adopting the theme of taking the whole university to the people, the broadest definition of the land-grant university envisioned since the Smith-Lever Act was passed in 1914. Between now and the next Annual Forum numerous implementation steps will be taken to turn plans into actions:
- Define, clarify, and establish structures to implement the notion of "Front Door"
- Train County and Area Directors in community engagement
- Establish secure knowledge brokerage with clear contact information and response coordination
- Build incentives for "front door" participation
- Establish clear, common pricing structures for program participation
- Fulfill staffing plans with additional hiring
- Build pilot programs with the Division of Continuing Education and departments
- Explore multi-county group program coordination to permit agent specialization and access to all programs by all citizens
- Determine career options for specialized and generalist agents
- Assess electronic delivery investments for travel minimization and program impact maximization
- Examine Extension's general identity and promotion strategies, including brand name review, signage and office identity, and a media relations plan
- Develop formal relationships between specialized agents and departments
- Develop and implement plans for revenue enhancement
- Manage to meet citizen expectations, e.g., secretary training for welcoming and redirecting clients
On October 17, a university reorganization plan was announced. Under the new organization, the position of Vice Provost for Agriculture and Outreach will be abolished and the three related outreach agencies will be aligned with different administrative units. The Agricultural Experiment Station will be part of the College of Agricultural Sciences. The Colorado State Forest Service will be part of the Warner College of Natural Resources. Extension will report to a new position of Vice Provost for Outreach and Strategic Partnerships (VPOSP). The new Vice Provost will be responsible for coordinating the activities of Extension, the Office of Economic Development, the Division of Continuing Education, the Colorado Institute of Public Policy, the Colorado Water Resources Research Institute, and the Office of International Programs. The position of Vice Provost for Outreach and Strategic Partnerships will be filled with a national search. The search committee has been named and will begin work soon; Dean April Mason is the search committee chairperson. The position likely will be filled in late spring or summer. After the VPOSP is in place, a search will begin for a Director of Extension. I will remain in the position of Vice Provost for Agriculture and Outreach until the VPOSP arrives, and as Interim Director of Extension until the Director arrives. I will continue to serve as Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences thereafter. A key principle in the separation of the outreach agencies is that the various agencies are not to be harmed financially or programmatically in the change, i.e., to the extent possible, there should be no budgetary gains or losses to any of the agencies or colleges and any transitions of personnel will occur only by attrition or performance issues. This is to say that current county agent, specialist, researcher, forester, and staff positions are secure at present commitments and changes will occur only by attrition or performance issues, unless general budgetary shortfalls arise which are not a result of this university reorganization.
The new organizational structure shows the President's interest in Extension as the "front door" to Colorado State University. During this time of transition, it will be important to maintain strong relationships with County Commissioners and local constituents to assure them that change will be evolutionary, that the county-university partnership will be honored with programs customized to local educational needs, and that Extension continues to be defined by the six core competency areas augmented by access to the broad spectrum of knowledge available across Colorado State University.
Colorado voters approved Referendum C which provides some likelihood that Extension will receive an annual budget near the purchasing power of this year's budget. The budget position of Extension is not expected to return to the level of fiscal year 2003 (prior to the large budget reduction). Thus, revenue generation will remain a major objective of Extension management. Passage of Referendum C has allowed Extension to move forward with staffing and marketing plans.
User Fee Update
 The user fee program established financial targets for all local Extension offices throughout the state. The revenues for 2004-05 reached $167,460.82. The following counties/areas submitted the full expected amount for 2004-05: Adams, Arapahoe, Archuleta, Boulder, Broomfield, Chaffee, Custer, Denver, Dolores, Douglas, El Paso, Elbert, Fremont, Garfield, Gilpin, Grand, Gunnison, Huerfano, Jackson, Larimer, Lincoln, Logan, Moffat, Montezuma, Pueblo, Rio Blanco, Routt, San Miguel, Sedgwick, Summit, Teller, Weld and the Golden Plains Area, San Luis Valley Area and the Southeast Area. Eagle, Jefferson, LaPlata Counties and Tri River Area submitted the full desired amount for 04-05. Congratulations for your efforts! For the 2005-06 fiscal year, the expected amount will be $275,000 and the desired amount will be $425,000. The amount received thus far for this year's user fees, through the 10/31/2005 reports, is $51,597.87.
Contracts and Grants 2005
With the increased emphasis in Extension on alternative revenue sources, we will include successful contract and grant awards. Following is a listing of our newly awarded contracts and grants this summer. The amounts awarded list the direct costs.
May-October 2005 AWARDS
By: Luann Boyer
Top 10 Reasons to Attend PILD 2006!
The 2006 PILD Conference program is just about complete. Although there are a few details to work out before registration brochures are printed, here are some program highlights. Make your plans now to attend PILD in 2006.
- PILD will start on Monday, April 24 with association meetings followed by lunch. Even though Coloradans will have to fly in Sunday afternoon or catch the red eye for the mid-morning start on Monday, you'll be able to spend most of the weekend at home. We'll conclude by noon on Thursday, April 27.
- There will be association meetings on Sunday for ANREP, NEA4-HA, NACAA, and NEAFCS. The ESP meeting will be held later during the conference. Since most ESP members also belong to another association, you won't have to choose which update to attend.
- Tuesday breakfast will be CSREES National Program Leaders giving updates on trends, funding, partnerships, and how these are affected by current legislation. Rather than being program specific, updates will be on Extension Issues: environment, health and wellness, families, economic development, and agriculture.
- Off-site visits will be Tuesday afternoon. The committee is identifying government agencies as well as organizations or associations that have linkage to Extension Issues. These visits will include time for Extension to tell their message as well as learn about how the agency or organization develops their advocacy message and grassroots support. Opportunities for partnerships will also be explored.
- The Congressional visits will be Wednesday. Because so many legislators return from their home districts Tuesday afternoon, this should provide a better opportunity for productive visits.
- JCEP is sponsoring a Poster Session for Extension professionals to tell others about public issues education that has been conducted. There will be 10 partial registration scholarships given for poster presenters. The Poster Session will be part of a networking reception Tuesday following the off-site visits.
- The ESP Meeting will also be held Tuesday as part of the reception so everyone will be able to attend. Sounds like they may even have a surprise or two at their meeting.
- Break-out sessions will provide professional development on leadership, marketing, international, financial literacy, youth and governance, emergency preparedness, community and food security, alternative energy, grassroots advocacy, and diversity.
- The closing session on Thursday morning will explore the future of the Extension System and a special presentation will send everyone off ready to put to use what they've learned during the week
- For those who would like to come in on the weekend and see Washington sites, we will have optional activities available. These include Capitol Steps on Saturday night, Washington Cathedral Sunday morning (with time for touring the grounds), and a night tour of DC Sunday evening.
You can visit with the other Colorado agents who attended in 2005: Ed Page from Montrose County and Tom Mason from Jefferson County. We hope to have a large delegation from Colorado in 2006. Complete information will be available later this fall. We'll let you know when on-line registration will be live - hopefully soon after December 1. In the meantime, if you need more information, contact PILD Conference Chair Luann Boyer (Morgan County) at lboyer@coop.ext.colostate.edu
Announcements
Awards...
Maureen Bergenfeld received the fourth 4-H /Army Youth Development Project Salute Award at the 59th Annual NAE4-HA Conference in Seattle, Washington, in recognition of her outstanding effort and support of military 4-H programs. Congratulations Maureen!
Boulder County received a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2005 Achievement Award in Volunteerism for its program, "Growing Together-The Boulder County Jail Garden." Congratulations to our Boulder County colleagues.
Colorado 4-H shooting sports teams garnered third place overall at the National 4-H shooting sports Invitational at Columbia, Missouri in June.
Jeff Goodwin (campus), Colorado 4-H Director, was awarded the Humane Award by the American Veterinary Medical Association.
Jan Miller-Hyle, Toni Hover and Tom Mason were honored with acceptance of their programs, Dare to be You, and Eagle's Nest/Owl's Roost Environmental Discovery Day Camp into the national Programs of Distinction database. The link is www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/about/pod.htm.
RightRisk Team ESP members Rod Sharp, Dennis Kaan and Jeff Tranel were awarded the national ESP Western Regional Team Award.
2005 Annual Forum Awards...
2005 Extension Distinguished Service Awards
Alton Scofield DSA - Ron Meyer
F. A. Anderson DSA - Christine Cerbana-Whaley
Diversity - Mary Ellen Fleming
Extension Team - Growing Together: Boulder County Jail Garden Project
Team members include Kerrie Badertscher, Carol O'Meara, John Baker,
Anna Mahorsky, Juanita Mulvey, Costen Aytes, Phil Veneziano, Doug Craven,
Joe Pelle, Jana Mendez
CSU Alumni Association Distinguished Awards
Extension Award - Jennifer Anderson
Epsilon Sigma Phi Awards
Early Career Service Award - Raj Khosla
Mid-Career Service Award - Cynthia DeMoore
Distinguished Service Award - Bob Hamblen
Visionary Leadership Award - Kim Fabrizius
Diversity Award - Debbie Alpe
Administrative Leadership Award - Nathan Moreng
Meritorious Support Award - Roberta Johnson, Carol O'Meara, Sue Sidinger
Friends of Extension - Dale Rogoff Greer, John Knapp, Lee E. Sommers
Team Award - Small Changes Making a Big Difference
Team members include Jane Frobose, Sheila Gaines, Kay Zimka, Jennifer Eich
CEAFCS
Community Partnership - Wendy Rice and team
Continued Excellence - Donna Liess
Mary W. Wells Diversity - Debbie Alpe
Healthy Lifestyles Education Grant - Wendy Rice and team
Program Excellence Through Research - Glenda Wentworth
CAE4-HA
Meritorious Service Award - Deryl Waldren
Distinguished Service Awards - Debbie Alpe & Kurt Jones
Achievement in Service - Alexa Lamm & Jay Whaley
25-Year Service - Perry Brewer, Eldon Fisher, & F. Isaac Munoz
National USDA/Army Youth Development
Project Salute Award - Maureen Bergenfeld
TYRO Award - Amy Harder & Celina Johnson
CCAA
Distinguished Service Award - Bill Nobles
Achievement Award - Brad Gilmore
Retirement Recognition:
The following individuals were honored as retirees in the past year:
Cleon Kimberling, Gary Lancaster, Judy McKenna, Milan A. Rewerts, Larry Siegfried, Tim Stanton, Louise Welsby, Richard Zink
New Officers of Associations Elected for 2006
Congratulations!
Ken Grimes (Denver) who received a tribute by Ann Schauber, Center Director, on the National Extension Diversity Center web site for his musical "Uncle Jed's Barbershop." His creative work touches on issues of diversity.
To Diana Laughlin (Southern Region) and Jeff Wood (State specialist in Pueblo) who are thrilled to have adopted sisters Shaylene Isabelle (age 4) and Kaylene Annette Wood (age 2½) on May 23, 2005.
To Karin Niedfeldt (Chaffee), formerly Chapman, who was married to John on June 25, 2005, in Salida.
Retiree News...
Cleon Kimberling (campus) who retired in July. His first job with Extension was an assistant agent in Prowers County July 1954 - August 1955. Then Cleon returned to CSU to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, returning to the Faculty at CSU in August, 1965. He loved improving people's lives throughout the world by helping them manage their animals for healthy production. Being surrounded by a loving immediate family, a loving extended CSU Extension family, a team of supportive producers, colleagues, students, professors and CSU staff has made it a wonderful 41 years for Cleon. To the job he loved, he claims he didn't work a day of his life. The only change his wife sees is a shift from a paying position to a volunteer!
Gary Lancaster (Sedgwick) who retired in July. Gary began in 1968 as Livestock/4-H agent in Baca County, and also served as county director in Montezuma and Jackson Counties. He changed careers, then in 1988 returned to Extension taking the position as county director in Sedgwick County. Gary and Betty have 3 children, daughter Teresa (works for USDA) and husband Chris of Ft. Collins, daughter Gayle (teaches special education) at Mead, Colorado, and son Clint (an Alaska surveyor) with wife Beth and grand daughters Brooke and Danielle live in Anchorage, Alaska. Gary plans to spend time on the ranch at Big Springs, Nebraska, as well as work on western art illustration. He says, "It has been a great pleasure to work with so many outstanding individuals. My co-workers have made me a much better and more knowledgeable person than I ever could have been otherwise -- thanks to you all. I will certainly miss the professional working relationships and the kindness of all whom I have worked with over the many years. Extension is about helping people, and I have truly enjoyed helping people with their problems and questions. Kindest personal regards to you all."
Milan Rewerts (campus), CSUE Director, has retired in May with over 38 years with Extension, at area, district and state levels, with the last 14 ½ years as the State Director. He received a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Science from the University of Illinois in 1964 and continued his education with a M.Ed. degree from Colorado State University in 1974. He has received several awards throughout his career, including the ESP Ruby Award, and several Distinguished Awards including the NEA4-HA, CSU Pennock, CSU Admin Pro, and the CSU Extension F.A. Anderson Award. On May 26 many colleagues gathered together to honor Milan for his dedicated and distinguished service over the years. Mary McPhail Gray remarked in a letter to Milan the she has always know him "...to be a strong advocate for innovative new programming efforts in Extension." Milan's hobbies and interests include playing golf, watching baseball, and other family activities, and he hopes to spend much of his time as a retiree enjoying these activities.
Tim Stanton (campus) retired in June. Tim says that retirement from CSU leaves one with a number of feelings, the strongest feeling being the one of missing the great people he has had the chance to work with, both within the University and in the cattle industry. It is good to reflect on how the cattle industry has changed over the past 25 years and how the Department of Animal Sciences has changed to meet the needs of the industry. Tim will still be working for CSU (not in the salaried sense). His daughter will be attending CSU this fall. Tim's retirement will be more of a shifting of gears rather than fishing and rocking. He intends to develop his horse operations to a greater extent than was possible before and may try some consulting from time to time. The family will remain in Fort Collins and can be found on Overland Trail at Sunset Stables West.
Richard Zink (Alamosa) retired in July from with 13 years of service as the potato Extension Specialist in Center, Colorado. Richard will miss the gentle work environment at CSU and his years of comradeship. He is, however, looking forward to a productive relationship between CSU and the APHIS weed management lab in Fort Collins where he now works. Richard really enjoyed working for CSU and will always look back on those years with great passion.
Get well wishes to...
Leonard Pruett (Prowers) for his recent hospitalization in September.
Sympathy to...
Rita Campbell (Washington) and her family on the death of her mother, Aileen Jasper, in July.
Sharon Christensen (Washington) and her family on the death of her father in October.
Dale Leidheiser (campus) and Martha, on the death of Martha's mother in August.
Anita Miller (Chaffee) on the death of her father in October.
The Mary Lou and the family of Murrel Stephen former Extension Agent in Crowley and Jackson Counties on his death in August. Cards may be sent to P.O Box 7, Walden, Colorado 80430. The family has expressed a desire to create a Murrel Stephen 4-H Scholarship for those wishing to honor him in this way.
Lisa Taylor (Arapahoe County) whose father died in July.
Personnel Update
-Judith Barth, Human Resources Coordinator
NORTHERN REGION – JoAnn Powell
Adams County
Extension Agent (FSNE (75%) and FCS/Nutrition Component (25%), #33-05
The search for vacancy #14-05 was unsuccessful and was readvertised with a November 2, 2005, deadline. The search committee is reviewing application materials.
Extension Agent,(4-H and Youth Development (40%)
Ben Cooley resigned effective June 30, 2005.
Arapahoe County
Extension Agent (Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) #34-05
Michael Lucero transferred to El Paso County effective July 20, 2005. A search for vacancy #15-05 was unsuccessful and was readvertised as #34-05 with a November 2, 2005, deadline. The search committee is reviewing application materials.
Extension Agent (Horticulture)
The position description will be developed in the near future.
Boulder County
Extension Agent (Food Stamp Nutrition Education)
The search for vacancy #16-05 with an application deadline of August 31, 2005, was unsuccessful and will be readvertised.
Extension Agent (4-H and Youth Development/Leader Development/Outreach) #27-05
Amy Harder resigned effective August 2, 2005. The position was advertised with a November 2, 2005, deadline. The search committee is reviewing application materials.
Denver County
Extension Agent (Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) #17-05
Tecla Coleman resigned effective July 8, 2005. Elizabeth Bravman accepted the position effective November 21, 2005. Elizabeth has a B.S. from Catholic University in Nursing and M.S. in Nutrition Education from Teacher College, Columbia University. Elizabeth has been a dietary research assistant. Elizabeth has been employed as a pediatric emergency department staff nurse, a travel nurse, and nurse education and health care coordinator.
Golden Plains Area - Sedgwick County
Extension Agent (Community/Economic Development)
The position is under review.
Area Extension Agent (Livestock)
The position is on hold.
Area Extension Agent (Agriculture and Business Management)
Aaron Sprague accepted the position effective September 2, 2005. Aaron has a B.S. in Agricultural Business and is completing an M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics from Colorado State University. He has been employed as a Graduate Research Assistant, as a partner in RightRisk computer simulation, and as financial and operations manager of expansion for the family farm.
Jefferson County
Extension Agent (Family and Consumer Science (50%)
The position is on hold.
FSNEP Coordinator
Karen Cox's last day was April 15, 2005. Due to budget reductions this position has been eliminated.
Extension Assistant, Native Plant Program, #25-05
Interviews were held November 15, 2005. Final negotiations are underway.
Larimer County
Extension Agent (Family and Consumer Science)
The position is on hold.
Extension Agent (Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE), #18-05
Stephanie Tarry accepted the position effective November 21, 2005. Stephanie has a B.S. from Georgetown College in Business Administration, an A.O.S. from the Culinary Institute of America, and a M.S. from the University of California, Davis in Nutrition. Stephanie has been a Dietetic Intern, Graduate Student Researcher doing evaluation of nutrition education program, teaching assistant in Food Service Management classes, and employed as a cooking instructor, a manager at a gourmet and natural foods market, and executive chef.
Extension Agent (Horticulture), #12-05
Alison Stoven accepted the position effective December 5, 2005. Alison has a B.S. from Iowa State University in Horticulture and an M.S. from Ohio State University in Horticulture. Alison has been employed as a horticulture and landscape education intern, and an undergraduate and graduate horticulture research and teaching assistant. She studied horticulture and landscape abroad at University of Reading, Reading, England. Alison also has been employed as a home and garden sales associate, and nursery and greenhouse crew leader for student interns.
Extension Agent (Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE) (50%), #19-05
Interviews for this position are on-going.
Logan County
Family and Consumer Science Coordinator
This is a fully county funded and administered position. Faith Poet accepted this position effective July 2005. Faith has a B.S. in Consumer and Family Studies from CSU. Faith has been a 4-H Youth Development Intern, CSUE Larimer County administrative assistant/work study and 4-H International Programs IFYE Delegate.
Weld County
Extension Agent (Livestock)
Brad Gillmore resigned effective July 29, 2005. This position description will be developed in the near future.
Extension Agent (4-H and Youth Development) #26-05
Stephanie Coleman resigned effective August 24, 2005. The position was advertised with a November 2, 2005, deadline. The search committee is reviewing application materials.
EFNEP Educator
Yvonne Perches resigned effective August 2, 2005. The position is under review.
SOUTHERN REGION - Joel Plath
Cheyenne County
County Unit Leader
Tim Burton has returned from military leave.
Custer County
County Extension Director (4-H and Youth Development/Natural Resources/Agriculture)
Gary Hall has accepted the County Director position in El Paso County effective January 1, 2006. The position description will be developed in the near future.
Elbert County
Extension Agent (4-H and Youth Development/Consumer and Family Education) #23-05
The position was advertised with a September 28, 2005, deadline. Interviews are scheduled for November/December.
El Paso County
Extension Agent (4-H & Youth Development-60%/Family & Consumer Science-40%)
The position is on hold.
Extension Agent (Food Stamp Nutrition Education (FSNE)
Mina Liebert resigned effective July 5, 2005. Michael Lucero transferred from Arapahoe County effective July 20, 2005.
County Extension Director, #09-05
Gary Hall accepted the position effective January 1, 2006. Gary is currently serving as Custer County Director, and Interim El Paso County Director.
Extension Agent (Horticulture), #06-05
Catherine Moravec accepted the position effective September 15, 2005. Catherine has a B.A. in EPO Biology from the University of Colorado, and a M.S. in Horticulture and a M.S. in International Agricultural Development both from University of California, Davis. She has been employed as a greenhouse/landscaping gardener and crew leader, greenhouse manager and ethno botanical plant information coordinator. She also worked as a graduate intern on wetland protection issues.
Lincoln County
Extension Agent (Agriculture/4-H and Youth Development)
This county-funded position is under review.
Southeast Area - Baca County
Area Extension Agent (4-H and Youth (50%) and Family and Consumer Science (50%)
The position is under review.
Southeast Area - Baca County
Area Extension Agent (Agriculture and Natural Resources/4-H and Youth Development/Baca County Unit Leader)
The position is under review.
Southeast Area - Crowley and Otero Counties
Extension Agent (4-H and Youth Development) and Crowley County Unit Leader, #24-05
The position was advertised with an October 19, 2005, deadline. Interviews are scheduled for December 6-8, 2005.
Pueblo County
Extension Agent (4-H and Youth Development) #05-05
Vanessa Tranel accepted the position effective July 5, 2005. She has a M.Ed. from Lesley College in Technology in Education, a B.A. from CSU IN Agricultural/Natural Resources Journalism and A.A. in Liberal Arts from Cotty College. She has been employed as Director, Youth Education and Support Services at Fort Carson, Youth Development Specialist for USDA Extension Army, worked for CSU CE previously as Lincoln County Extension Director (4-H and Family and Consumer Science), and also as Pueblo County EFNEP Program Assistant.
Extension Program Associate (Grazing Lands Conservation)
State of Colorado (Grant-funded fixed term position)
Gregory Clark accepted this position effective September 1, 2005. He has a B.S. from Colorado State University in Animal Science, Production Concentration with an Agricultural Economics minor. He is currently also employed as owner of a cow/calf operation, which includes custom retail meat sales. Gregory has been employed as owner/operator of a mobile/modular homes sales lot, bank vice-president, appraisal/credit officer, and loan officer/secretary.
Extension Agent (Range Management)
Scott Cotton resigned effective November 3, 2005. This position description is being developed for this county-funded position.
WESTERN REGION - Nathan Moreng
Garfield County
Extension Agent (4-H and Youth Development), #21-05
Nori Pearce resigned effective June 30, 2005. Interviews were held November 7 and 8, 2005. Final negotiations are underway.
Jackson County
County Extension Director
Deb Alpe accepted this position effective September 1, 2005. Deb had been serving as half-time Interim Extension Director in Jackson County and half-time Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent in Routt County since November 1, 2004.
Moffat County
County Extension Director/Extension Agent (4-H and Youth Development), #31-05
Jennifer Duncan resigned as Extension Agent (4-H and Youth Development) effective August 14, 2005. Elisha Shackelton has asked to be relieved of the County Director responsibilities. The position is being advertised with a November 28, 2005, deadline. Interviews are scheduled for January 17, and 18, 2005.
Rio Blanco County
Extension Agent (4-H and Youth Development), #28-05
Jennifer Anderson resigned effective September 16, 2005. The position is being advertised with a November 28, 2005, deadline. Interviews are scheduled for January 17 and 19, 2005.
Routt County
Extension Agent (Family & Consumer Science (70%)/4-H & Youth Development (30%), #30-05
This vacancy was created by the transfer of Deb Alpe to Jackson County. The position is being advertised with a November 14, 2005, deadline. Interviews are scheduled for December 21 and 22, 2005.
San Miguel and (West) Montrose Counties
Extension Agent (4-H and Youth Development/Family and Consumer Science)
This county-funded position has been discontinued.
County Extension Director (Agriculture/Natural Resources), #20-05
The vacancy was advertised with a closing date of September 14, 2005. Interviews are
scheduled for December 5 and 8, 2005.
Tri River Area - Mesa County
Area Extension Agent (Family and Consumer Science) #29-05
The position has been advertised with a November 14, 2005, deadline. Interviews are scheduled for January 10 and 11, 2005.
STATE STAFF
Director, Colorado 4-H Youth Fund, Inc.
(Half-time (50%), twelve-month position)
Rebecca Fry has been appointed to the position effective October 1, 2005 (she has been serving as Interim Director since April 18, 2005). Rebecca has a B.A. in Organizational Communication from Purdue University. She was employed at Purdue University for 16 years in development, which included fundraising and fund development.
Marketing Coordinator & Evaluation Specialist
The position is on hold.
4-H Shooting Sports Coordinator
(50%), Twelve-month position, non-tenure track
Jim Hamilton went from 25% to 50% time effective June 1, 2005.
4-H Technology Specialist, #22-05
Darrin Goodman accepted the position effective November 16, 2005. Darrin has a B.S. from Colorado State University in Computer Information Systems (Business), and an A.A.S. from Colorado Mountain College in Network Engineering, CCNA, and an A.A.S. from Colorado Mountain College in Professional Photography. Darrin has been employed as a multimedia and course support specialist, owner of web design business and web designer, sales associate, and whitewater raft guide, bus driver and trip leader.
Associate Director (Programs)
The position is on hold.
Case Management Specialist (Dare To Be You), Cortez, CO/Shiprock, NM
The position is under review.
Project Coordinator (75%) (Dare To Be You), Cortez, CO
Dana Cox accepted the position effective September 1, 2005. Dana has a B.A. from Fort Lewis College in Humanities and Elementary Education Certification, and Associate of Commerce from Mesa College in Office Administration. Dana has worked as a non-student hourly on Dare To Be You research and service grants periodically since 1994. Dana has also been employed as a substitute teacher.
Research Associate (half time, twelve month position)
Coordinator of the Colorado State University Extension Data Center and County Information Service, #11-05
Martha Sullins accepted the position effective October 24, 2005. Martha has a B.A. from Mary Washington College in Economics and French and a M.S. from Michigan State University in Agricultural Economics. Martha has been employed as a business information service freelance author, and assistant project director. She also has been employed as a consultant for natural resources, non-profit conservation, and loan accounting.
Coordinator, Budgets and Fiscal Planning
The position is on hold.
Department of Design and Merchandising
Extension Specialist, (Family Resource Management)
(half-time (50%), twelve-month position, non-tenure track)
The position is under review.
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture @ San Luis Valley Research Center
Extension Potato Specialist
Interviews are scheduled for November 29, 30 and December 1, 2005.
Personnel Directory
Be sure to check the information listed in the new on-line personnel directory at: www.ext.colostate.edu/cedirectory. If you have questions or problems, contact Joy Bauder at 970-491-3887 or joy.bauder@colostate.edu.
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