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Words matter...a lot! What we choose to put out in the world in the many ways we express ourselves is a "vote" for the person we want to be. What these words mean to you become your anchor to your core values. Here are some thoughts for your consideration... Balance and Integration When you think about it, trying to achieve a work/life balance is not possible. There isn't work and life, work is part of life. A big part but not the only thing. What we should strive for is the integration of...

The Extension Foundation proudly announces the successful culmination of its endeavors in 2023, marking a year of significant accomplishments and strategic advancements in collaboration with the Cooperative Extension System (CES). The annual report is available on the Extension Foundation website at this link. Throughout the year, the Extension Foundation reinforced its commitment to supporting the CES by enhancing infrastructure and expanding capacity to manage larger grant awards on behalf...

The Extension Collaboration for Immunization, Teaching, and Engagement ( EXCITE ) project was created to reduce vaccine hesitancy in rural and medically underserved communities. Drawing upon Cooperative Extension System's (CES) many unique strengths, EXCITE teams were able to effectively respond and deliver immunization education to their priority populations. One valuable strength was the strategic cultivation of partnerships, where Extension leveraged its tools, knowledge, and community...

Inflation continues to be a global economic challenge, impacting everything from food costs to housing affordability. Explore the difference between objective and subjective financial stress, identify questions to ask your clients, and connect with additional learning opportunities, including an on-demand webinar to learn more.

Written by: Jason Jowers, MS, MFT April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to promote the safety and well-being of all children and families and to recognize the child welfare professionals and allies who work tirelessly to protect children and youth. When talking about child abuse, one of the toughest issues to face is child sexual abuse. According to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (2024), “Child sexual abuse is any interaction between a child and an adult (or...

We're currently seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Director of Extension Center for Health Outreach (ECHO), driving collaborative efforts to address public health challenges and shape the future of our institution. Given your background, I believe you would be an excellent fit for this role. We have attached a PDF with information about the role and you can also find the official job posting at: https://apply.interfolio.com/144271 . If this position does not suit you, please pass the...

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775)...

A recently released report in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) shows the gap in preventable premature mortality (or early death) between rural and urban America is growing wider. People living in rural areas are at a higher risk of dying early from one of the five leading causes of death when the death could have been prevented compared to people living in urban areas. This report is an extension of the 2019 CDC study, which showed the percentage of preventable early deaths...

The Cooperative Extension Service of the Louisiana State University Agricultural Center (LSU AgCenter) is seeking a highly motivated and creative individual with a passion for youth and service to join our team. This position serves as part of the AgCenter’s Cooperative Extension upper-level management team in administering a comprehensive program area. This position focuses on the area of Youth Development which includes both the Louisiana 4-H Youth Development Program and the Louisiana FFA...

As service providers address the needs of military families, grasping their unique financial challenges becomes paramount. Various aspects of military life can significantly affect a service member’s or a military family’s capacity to meet financial obligations. Explore strategies to bolster military families' financial preparedness.

The Extension Foundation and Dr. Raison are partnering to present this series offering self-study materials and advice for career growth. The series will focus on early, middle, and later career stages. We are proud to share this series with the Cooperative Extension System! The ideas shared in this series are extracted from Dr. Raison’s 2024 book, The Encouraging Mentor: Your Guide to 40 Conversations that Matter . This is a how-to manual for mentors, teachers, coaches, and anyone...