Present:
Helen Brooks, MM, Alcorn State University
Nina Boston, Information Technology, University of Arkansas
Paul Coreil, ASRED Representative, Louisiana State University
Charles Cox, Past Chair of PLC and Chair of PLN-EC, 4-H, Oklahoma State University
Carla Craycraft, Communications, University of Kentucky
Thelma J. Feaster, PSD and Member of PLN-EC, North Carolina A&T State University
Thelma Hunter-Sanders, FCS and Member of PLN-EC, Tennessee State University
Ed Jones, CD, North Carolina State University
Ross Love, ANR, Oklahoma State University
Gloria Mosby, Chair of PLC and Member of PLN-EC, Communications, Prairie View A&M University
Louie Rivers, ANR, Kentucky State University
Kent Rorie, PSD, University of Arkansas
Charles Shepphard, CD, Alcorn State University
Larry Turner, ASRED Advisor, University of Kentucky
Joe Waldrum, PSD, University of Arkansas
Noland Williams, AEA Representative to PLC and PLN-EC, Kentucky State University
Linda Williams-Willis, AEA Advisor to PLC and PLN-EC, Prairie View A&M University
Dorothy Wilson, 4-H Youth Development, Langston UniversityEx-Officio:
Ron Brown, ASRED
Kathy Ibendahl, SRDC
Bonnie Teater, Retired, SRDC
Welcome and Introductions:
Gloria Mosby called the meeting to order and welcomed all to the meeting. Bonnie Teater and Kathy Ibendahl of the SRDC were introduced. Bonnie retired on June 30th and Kathy Ibendahl, the SRDC’s new business manager, will be taking over this portion of Bonnie’s duties. Everyone introduced themselves to Kathy.Policies:
Gloria Mosby reviewed the committee’s policy for representatives that miss two meetings in a row. This policy is still in place. If you are rotating off PLC, please make your new committee representative aware of this policy. Agenda:
Action and information items are due to Kathy Ibendahl by 5 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Gloria distributed the templates for action and information items and reminded committee representatives to communicate this to the chairs. Each committee’s information and action items will be put into a PowerPoint format for presentation to ASRED/AEA on Wednesday morning.Appointment of the nominating committee:
Gloria explained that last year, Ed Jones, North Carolina State University, was elected chair-elect. Our policy is to rotate between 1890 and 1865 individuals. On Wednesday, we will have a better idea of who will be returning to the committee next year and, therefore, who is eligible for vice-chair.PLN Logo:
Gloria suggested that a new logo be developed for the Program Leaders’ Network. Up until now, we used the cogs logo. It would be nice to have an updated logo that could be used for external and internal marketing/communications. Carla Craycraft suggested giving this charge to a subcommittee for discussion. It was decided that the Communications Committee will work on this project.
ACTION: The Communications Committee will develop logo ideas and will return to the PLC with recommendations at a later date
Date and Location of 2005 Meeting:
Kathy Ibendahl reported that the next year’s meeting will be held August 28 - September 1, 2005. The location is yet to be determined. We are looking at several hotels in Myrtle Beach and Charleston, South Carolina. A number of committee members responded that they preferred Charleston over Myrtle Beach. Gloria distributed a list of next year’s meeting dates. After a short discussion, it was determined that the group will meet every other month and will have a meeting in June and July to prepare for the August meeting.
ACTION: Kathy Ibendahl will rework these dates and distribute an updated meeting schedule.
Final items:
Bonnie Teater reviewed every member’s service term to determine which committees need to elect a new representative.Gloria announced that, for new member orientation, each committee representative, chair, and co-chair should sit with his or her committee. This will be an informal session with a round table for each committee.
The meeting adjourned at 3:55 p.m.
Joint PLC/Program Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs MeetingAugust 29, 2004
Biloxi, MS
Present:
Helen Brooks, MM, Alcorn State University
Nina Boston, Information Technology, University of Arkansas
Hank Cothran, CRD, University of Florida
Paul Coreil, ASRED Representative, Louisiana State University
Charles Cox, Past Chair of PLC and Chair of PLN-EC, 4-H, Oklahoma State University
Carla Craycraft, Communications, University of Kentucky
Nelson Daniels, ANR, Prairie View A&M University
Thelma J. Feaster, PSD and Member of PLN-EC, North Carolina A&T State University
Princess Gordon-Patton, Communications, Tennessee State University
Thelma Hunter-Sanders, FCS and Member of PLN-EC, Tennessee State University
Ed Jones, CD, North Carolina State University
Ross Love, ANR, Oklahoma State University
Gloria Mosby, Chair of PLC and Member of PLN-EC, Communications, Prairie View A&M University
Louie Rivers, ANR, Kentucky State University
Kent Rorie, PSD, University of Arkansas
Charles Shepphard, CD, Alcorn State University
Larry Turner, ASRED Advisor, University of Kentucky
Joe Waldrum, PSD, University of Arkansas
Noland Williams, AEA Representative to PLC and PLN-EC, Kentucky State University
Linda Williams-Willis, AEA Advisor to PLC and PLN-EC, Prairie View A&M University
Dorothy Wilson, 4-H Youth Development, Langston University
Craig Wood, IT, University of KentuckyEx-Officio:
Ron Brown, ASRED
Kathy Ibendahl, SRDC
Bonnie Teater, Retired, SRDC
Guest:
Bo Beaulieu, SRDCWelcome and Introductions:
Gloria Mosby welcomed everyone to the 2004 joint committee meeting and thanked the chairs and co-chairs for their work on their committees. She announced that, after the meeting, new member orientation will be held and each chair, vice-chair, and committee representative needs to be there to introduce themselves to their new members and talk about the work of their committees. Everyone introduced themselves.Advisor’s Reports:
- AEA – Dr. Willis reported that AEA is in the process of hiring an executive administrator. Interviews have taken place and an individual will be in place very soon. The executive administrator will support AEA’s strategic plan by working with each program area. AEA is looking forward to a strong working relationship between this individual and ASRED’s executive director, Ron Brown.
Dr. Willis also mentioned that AEA’s summer meeting was held in Greensboro, NC. The organization is working on goals outlined in its strategic plan.
- ASRED – Larry Turner shared that ASRED is focusing on partnerships and accountability. He stated that group can help foster those partnerships. For example, The Department of Energy and NASULGC are working on ways the Department of Energy and Extension can work together. These groups, like ASRED, are looking at how to partner with other groups, seeking sources of funding, and meeting the needs of our clientele. It is important for PLN and ASRED to continue to work together so that we’re better able to work with other groups.
CECP and e-Extension Updates:
Dr. Williams-Willis said that she represented the ECOP subcommittee. She announced that Dan Cotton (Nebraska) is the new e-Extension director. The committee has interviewed associate directors and is moving forward. She reported that the CECP steering committee will be meeting at 5 p.m. to work on ways to evaluate the material being developed. Everything that has been done for CECP has been out of our own funding, but rolling into the e-Extenion system will give us the resources we need to complete the CECP process. The biggest challenge is for our committees to begin integrating educational materials into the CECP format. Don Hamilton is chairing the steering committee.Task Force Committee Updates:
- CES Leadership Structure – Charles Cox updated PLC on the group’s progress. He reported that there have been numerous retirements and resignations over the past few years, leaving a large number of administrative positions to be filled. In the past, no training mechanism was in place to assist individuals moving into higher level administrative positions. Therefore, many institutions have had a difficult time finding people to fill these roles.
This task force’s charge was to look at what training mechanisms are currently in place, determine the voids, and address the needs. They know that the biggest need for this group’s work is at the lower levels of management. A survey was offered online but did not provide a lot of new information. Charles said that the task force needs to coordinate with other efforts because it has not accomplished much at this point. He recommended that the group be recharged, reinforced, and reencouraged to meet this need. Ron Brown suggested that Charles get a copy of what the North Carolina region is doing as a guide.
Larry Turner said that ASRED will have more discussion on this. Linda Williams-Willis added that AEA will discuss this as well.
Charles suggested that additional task force members be added and a chair be appointed. Discussion followed about who should be a part of this task force. Charles Cox and Gloria will be joining the Middle Management and PSD Committees for a discussion tomorrow.
- Health and Obesity Task Force - Thelma Sanders-Hunter reported that a questionnaire was circulated and seven states responded. The task force wants to bring the needs to the forefront and help address the situation in order to determine what can be done to address this epidemic. It would be best if we can work together to generate support for this endeavor.
Charles Cox added that this is problem in which every program area can play a role in addressing. FCS and 4-H will be addressing this issue in their committee meetings. A representative from the national task force will be here this week to be a part of these discussions.
Program Committee Updates:
- ANR – Nelson Daniels reported that ANR is developing modules for CECP. Regional and state efforts are underway to support sustainable agriculture. Communications – Princess Gordon-Patton shared that Communications is working on underdeveloped regional relations, marketing local Extension programs, and identifying and building relationships with underserved audiences. Community Development – Hank Cothran said that the CRD Committee is finalizing a list of core competencies to be used in module development. Work on a certification program for community development educators.FCS – Beverly Howell reported that FCS is working on module development. They are putting together specialist teams and dealing with critical issues. Bo Beaulieu will be visiting with the committee to help identify funding sources. 4-H and Youth – Charles Cox said that a committee task force is working on reviewing the core competencies. Modules are under development—an after school module and a risk management module. The annual work plan has been updated online. Information Technology – Craig Wood indicated that IT has developed two modules–security for workstations and distance learning. This week, the committee will be selecting appropriate technologies for these modules.Middle Management – Kent Rorie reported that Middle Management is working on urban programming efforts. In addition, they are working with the PSD Committee on module development. A Middle Management conference is being planned for this spring.
- PSD – Thelma Feaster said that PSD has four modules under development. The committee has a limited in number of resources but they are making good progress. A learning management company, LMS, is giving a presentation to the group on Tuesday. They are a leading company and have a contract with USDA. Bart Hewitt, from CSREES, will be here this week to discuss their 5 year plan of work.
Important Reminders:Gloria Mosby turned everyone’s attention to the reminders listed on the agenda. Review your annual work plan. Review program committee information on the website. E-mail changes to Kathy Ibendahl. Conference evaluations need to be turned in before you leave the conference. Gloria reviewed the action and information items template. She asked that all committee submit their action and information items to Kathy Ibendahl by 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Please make sure new PLC members attend the Wednesday morning meeting at 7 a.m. New member orientation – Information packets were distributed to each committee and Gloria asked chairs/committee representative to make our new people feel welcome and let them know what will go on this week. Make sure they are vocal in their committee meetings.
Next Meeting – October 21, 9:00 a.m. Central