Present:
Helen Brooks, MM, Alcorn State University
Paul Coreil, ASRED Appointee, Louisiana State University
Charles Cox, Chair, 4-H, Oklahoma State University
Thelma J. Feaster, PSD, North Carolina A&T State University
Bob Fehr, CIT, U. of Kentucky
David Foster, ASRED Advisor, Oklahoma State University
Thelma Hunter-Sanders, FCS, Tennessee State University
Ed Jones, CD, North Carolina State University
Gloria Mosby, CIT, Prairie View A&M University
Carolyn Nobles, Past Chair, Prairie View A&M University
Louie Rivers, ANR, Kentucky State University
Charles Shepphard, CD, Alcorn State University
Joe Waldrum, PSD, University of Arkansas
Ron Brown, ASRED, Ex-Officio
Bonnie Teater, SRDC, Ex-Officio
Absent:
Lawrence Carter, AEA Advisor, Florida A&M University
Ross Love, ANR, Oklahoma State University
Dalton McAfee, AEA Appointee, Alcorn State University
Kent Rorie, PSD, University of Arkansas
Kathy Volanty, FCS, Texas A&M University Welcome and Introductions:
Charles Cox, Chair of PLC, welcomed Committee members and reviewed the agendas for the PLC and Executive Committee meetings, and the agenda for the joint meeting with Program Committee Chairs. He noted that it is the responsibility of PLC representatives to become familiar with the agenda and provide support to the Program Committee Chairs as they address issues during the three-day meeting. Appointment of Nominating Committee:
Cox appointed a nominating committee as follows:
- Carolyn Nobles, Chair Thelma Feaster Joe Waldrum
- Charles Shepphard
Action Items:
Cox specifically mentioned the need to submit action items no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, so they can be addressed by PLC on Wednesday morning, August 27, 2003, prior to being presented to AEA and ASRED. It was noted that the Communications and Information Technology recommendation would be taken to AEA and ASRED as an action item following this meeting. No other action items were submitted during this meeting by any of the Program Committee representatives.
Date and Location of 2004 Meeting:
Dates for the 2004 meeting were announced as August 29-September 1, 2004. The location is scheduled again around the AEA and ASRED Joint Meeting; therefore, the meeting will be held in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Joint PLC/Program Committee Chairs Meeting August 24, 2003
Little Rock, Arkansas
Present:
Darlene Baker, 4-H, University of Arkansas
Alan Barefield, CD, Mississippi State University
Helen Brooks, MM, Alcorn State University
Paul Coreil, ASRED Appointee, Louisiana State University
Hank Cothran, CD, University of Florida
Charles Cox, Chair, 4-H, Oklahoma State University
Roger Crickenberger, ANR, North Carolina State University
Thelma J. Feaster, PSD, North Carolina A&T State University
Bob Fehr, CIT, U. of Kentucky
David Foster, ASRED Advisor, Oklahoma State University
Mildred Holland, FCS, Alcorn State University
Beverly Howell, FCS, Mississippi State University
Dwayne Hunter, CIT, Oklahoma State University
Thelma Hunter-Sanders, FCS, Tennessee State University
Ed Jones, CD, North Carolina State University
Russell King, MM, North Carolina State University
Mike Lambur, PSD, Virginia Tech
Gloria Mosby, CIT, Prairie View A&M University
John Mobwray, MM, University of Kentucky
Carolyn Nobles, Past Chair, Prairie View A&M University
Louie Rivers, ANR, Kentucky State University
Charles Shepphard, CD, Alcorn State University
Joe Waldrum, PSD, University of Arkansas
Ron Brown, ASRED, Ex-Officio
Bonnie Teater, SRDC, Ex-Officio Absent:
Lawrence Carter, AEA Advisor, Florida A&M University
Ross Love, ANR, Oklahoma State University
Dalton McAfee, AEA Appointee, Alcorn State University
Kathy Volanty, FCS, Texas A&M University Welcome and Introductions:
Charles Cox, PLC Chair, welcomed the group and provided a short overview of the purpose of this joint meeting between PLC and PC Chairs. He also outlined the need for PLC representatives and PC chairs to be accountable to the Extension System in the Southern region in their efforts. All persons present provided a personal introduction. Advisors' Reports:
David Foster reported that he is working with PLC and the Executive Committee in various aspects of the new organization. He also reported that during the next year the PLC Leadership would be looking to establish a Training Academy for new leadership. He reported that ASRED is taking seriously participation in PLC and Program Committees. Program Committee Reports:
Each of the Program Committees outlined ongoing activities during the past year as well as preliminary plans for the meeting this week. It was noted that many had convened conference calls and used other avenues of coordination. All reported on their plans to include major discussions regarding CECP during these meetings. It was also noted that each of the Program Committees had posted an Annual Work Plan to the website and would be revising that Plan during this week. SR-PLN Agenda:
Charles Cox provided an outline for the Monday General Session of PLN. He indicated that each of the Program Committees would be given 5 minutes to outline plans for the meeting. This is to provide all participants with a quick overview of ongoing efforts in each of the Program Committees. Cox also reminded attendees that evaluations are most helpful and asked that each of the PCs remind their membership to complete the evaluations and submit then on Wednesday morning. He also indicated that action items from each of the PCs must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday evening for action by the PLC on Wednesday morning. Each of the Program Committees is to submit electronically their CECP competency areas. These submissions would be turned over to the CECP Steering Committee to finalize and to remove overlap and duplication. Also, each PC is to appoint a CECP Steering Committee representative.
Cox reminded each Program Committee to review their committee website and list serves and to submit Annual Work Plans and Committee minutes to Bonnie Teater as soon as possible.