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Moving the Needle on Racial Equity in Extension, Part 1 of 3

The 1862 land grant institutions face a large task to move beyond their troubled legacy and meet the needs of contemporary people of color. To address racial inequities in extension, we embarked on educational and institutional change activities. We share three key lessons: the need to take time for building relationships of trust, to tailor individual communication about diversity, equity, and inclusion work for different colleagues, and to re-think the sources of expertise in extension work.

Fueling Hope: Breast Cancer Awareness through Nutrition

In October, the focus shifts to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society (2023), breast cancer stands as the most prevalent cancer in women, and among Hispanic women in the United States, it remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis frequently gives rise to a multitude of questions and anxieties related to diet and nutrition. Register with OneOp on October 25, 2023 as we delve deeper into strategies that assist...

2024 National Urban Extension Conference - Early Registration Ending Soon

Early Registration Ending Soon (October 31,2023) Register Now and don’t forget to book your room at https://book.passkey.com/e/50633971 . If you are planning on coming early or staying later that the conference dates, please call the hotel at 615-255-8400. The Call for Presentation Proposals are still open. More detailed info including draft schedule can be found under the Register Now link.

"Hot" for Change!

Imagine you're making popcorn on the stove. You heat the oil and put in the kernels. Too little heat and the kernels don't pop. Too much heat and the popcorn isn't edible because it's burned. Just the right amount of heat makes a yummy treat! Heat is the catalyst for change. It's the same for our teams and organizations. You're in the regular weekly update meeting and the boss checks in on how everyone is doing with the newly installed system-wide software. One team member speaks up and says...

Extension Foundation Board of Directors Names Dr. Beverly Coberly as the New Chief Executive Officer of the Extension Foundation

Dr. Gregg Hadley, Chairman of the Extension Foundation Board of Directors, announces the selection of Dr. Beverly Coberly as the new CEO of the Foundation. Dr. Coberly has been the interim CEO since the beginning of 2023 upon the retirement of her predecessor, Dr. Christine Nygren. Before this appointment, Dr. Coberly served as the Extension Foundation Chief Operating Off icer since 2016. Prior to her time with the Extension Foundation, Dr. Coberly held a steady progression of administrative...

New Publication: The New Technologies for Ag Extension 2022-2023 Yearbook

The New Technologies for Ag Extension 2022-2023 Yearbook is available as a new title on the Extension Foundation’s website. The publication documents dozens of projects funded through the New Technologies for Ag Extension (NTAE) program , a cooperative agreement between USDA NIFA, Oklahoma State University, and the Extension Foundation. The goal of NTAE is to incubate, accelerate, and expand promising work that will increase the impact of the Cooperative Extension System (CES) in the...

Extension Foundation Awarded Cooperative Agreement from EPA to Support Pesticide Safety Education Programs

News Release from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a cooperative agreement to the Extension Foundation (EXF) to administer a national subaward program supporting Pesticide Safety Education Programs (PSEPs). The new project, titled “Empowered Up: A Comprehensive PSEFMP Promoting Efficiency & Environmental Justice,” will receive up to $15 million over five years. It will build upon a previous PSEP subaward program, also...

Taking Care of Mental Health: The Significance of National Suicide Awareness Month

Written by: Jason Jowers, MS, MFT September is more than just the transition from summer to fall; it’s also a time when we come together to raise awareness about an issue that affects millions of people worldwide—suicide. National Suicide Awareness Month is a crucial period during which we focus on spreading hope, support, and resources to help those in need. We wanted to fully explore the significance of this month, the objectives of many suicide prevention organizations, and how you can...

Preparing for Student Loan Payment Resumption

Payments on federal student loans have been suspended, without interest, since March 2020. After a 42 month hiatus, payments will resume for borrowers in October 2023. More than three years of suspended payments is a long time. A lot can happen in borrowers’ lives. Here are seven tips to help military families prepare for student loan payment resumption this month.

Treat each other with L.O.V.E.

A team we worked with was doing well except for a couple of team members who didn't get along very well. At the end of their time with us, we asked how their relationship was going. Particularly we asked if they could trust the other person. One of them replied "yes". Initially, we were excited about their progress! They continued to say they could trust them to be a jerk. What?! After some follow-up questions, we learned the behaviors they exhibited to this team member supported predictive...

Available Grant Opportunities for Cooperative Extension!

Each week, the Extension Foundation newsletter dedicates a section to highlight the latest federal grant opportunities available for the Cooperative Extension system. In this blog post, we're excited to share with you a compilation of the most recent funding prospects featured in our newsletter. Cooperative Extension professionals who want to stay informed about these valuable opportunities can easily do so by subscribing to our weekly Connect Digest. You can subscribe to the Newsletter here...

NETC October Meeting: An Overview of the Extension Foundation’s Work on AI and ExtensionBot

The National Extension Technology Community (NETC) October professional development topic will be An Overview of the Extension Foundation’s Work on AI and ExtensionBot. Event Info: Date: Oct 10th, 2023 Time: 1 PM ET | 12 PM CT | 11 AM MT | 10 AM PT Where: Zoom Register HERE Mark Locklear, Extension Foundation & David Warren, Oklahoma State University will discuss the Extension Foundation’s work over the past two years in the area of Artificial Intelligence. This will include an overview...

4-week, online course, E-STEM Education, starting October 23!

E-STEM Education 4-week Global Online Course October 23 – November 19, 2023 25 professional development hours For school teachers, educators, university students, education leaders, and volunteers Learn from Cornell University and from other participants Receive a Cornell University certificate Registration and more details: https://www.civicecology.org/estem The Cornell Civic Ecology Lab is a part of the Cornell Department of Natural Resources and the Environment - and provides professional...

Join the Move Your Way Campaign LinkedIn Community!

The Move Your Way® campaign — the promotional campaign for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans — helps health professionals encourage people to be active where they live, learn, work, and play. ODPHP is pleased to announce the Move Your Way Campaign Community on LinkedIn: a space for professionals who are already using Move Your Way, and for those who want to learn more about the campaign, to engage with each other, share ideas, and connect with ODPHP. The...

Family Life Educator Position - Illinois

WE TRANSFORM LIVES. Everything we do is designed to improve the quality of life of the people in the state of Illinois, across the nation, and around the world. We discover, develop, translate, and disseminate knowledge to address societal concerns and train the next generation of experts and leaders in a way that empowers them to expand the boundaries of science to higher levels of understanding and influence. Be a part of our story. Through learning partnerships that extend knowledge and...

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