Sessions
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
9:00am - 9:30am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Dr. Ed C. Martin and our Program's Associate Directors will provide some updates from around Extension!
Breakout Sessions
Zoom links will appear on this Sessions page, to join each session. By the end of the day there will be a watch recording link to watch sessions you were unable to make.
10:00am - 11:00am
Financial Literacy Working Group: Working Together and Getting Things Done!
Presenters: Daniel McDonald, Ashley Dixon
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As a result of a statewide needs assessment conducted in 2015 and a scan of financial literacy resources in the state in 2017, the Financial Literacy Working Group was formed. Over the past several years the group has grown to 28 County Extension and FRTEP agents in 11 counties and four tribal nations. A panel of working group members will discuss the structure of our group, how we operate, our achievements, and lessons learned along the way. This breakout session will be of interested to other Extension professionals interested in financial literacy or in leading a productive working group.
The 4-H Thriving Model
Presenters: Peter Hooper, Mike Hauser, Nick Morris
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Since the Thrive Model of youth development was introduced to the 4-H landscape (Arnold, 2018), it has illuminated the hidden pieces of 4-H youth experience which lead to the successful outcomes celebrated by program leaders. In 2020, 4-H professionals from around the country collaborated to expand the understanding and use of Thrive Model through additional research and resources for professionals and 4-H volunteer leaders. Arizona 4-H agents Mike Hauser and Peter Hooper along with colleague Nick Morris participated in the effort and will present an overview of the model connecting it to the organizational history and previous Positive Youth Development models. Notably, they will share a detailed description of the seven key indicators including example scenarios for a multitude of youth experience contexts. Participants will be encouraged to consider how each of indicators can be envisioned within their own youth programming.
Research Administration & Lifecycle of a Sponsored Project
Presenters: Dr. Parker Antin, Lynn Frazier, and David Reeves
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This presentation will take participants through the life of a sponsored project starting with the proposal process and ending with award closeout. There will be an emphasis on the pre-award process.
11:15am - 12:15am
Using Interactive Maps for Extension Program Planning
Presenters: Lauren McCullough, Madeleine DeBlois
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The University of Arizona’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education collaborated with the Community Research, Evaluation & Development Team to develop interactive maps for counties so that local staff, agents, and community partners could better understand the needs and resources in their communities and use this knowledge to inform their program planning. These interactive county maps could also be used by other Cooperative Extension programs to better visualize available resources and understand and address community needs at a local level. This presentation will orient participants to the maps and how to use them in program planning. Link to Maps: https://nutrition.cals.arizona.edu/outreach/snap-ed/county-maps
Why the Land Grant--A Legislative History
Presenter: Ethan Orr
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An overview of where Extension funding comes from and the political support and thought behind the funding. Including a synopsis of state, federal, local, and grant funding and a discussion of how to increase funding in each of those areas.
Documenting Your Impact
Presenters: Evelyn Whitmer, Dari Duval, Ashley Kerna Bickel, and Michele Walsh
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The University of Arizona, the Division, Cooperative Extension, funders and organizations all want to hear the story of our impacts. This session offers three brief talks that will introduce you to ways of planning for and documenting your impact and to some of the resources within Arizona Extension to support you in doing so. It will also help you start to think through what it takes to produce longer-term outcomes through collective impact. Come join the conversation about some tools you can use to make change and tell your story.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Extension Film Festival
Video Playlist
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2:15pm - 3:15pm
Film Screening: RESILIENCE
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Most of us are aware that the quality of a child’s home environment impacts their life as an adult. Negative early events involving neglect, divorce, and substance abuse are collectively known as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). There is growing evidence that “while the child may not remember, the body remembers.” Participants will view a one-hour film called Resilience. Resilience is a thought-provoking documentary produced by James Redford addressing the relationship between ACEs and longer-term outcomes such as destructive behavior and medical diseases. Participants will be encouraged to take part in the Oct. 7 session to discuss Extension’s role in building resilience.
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Heart of Extension Awards
See which of your colleagues are being recognized for their tireless efforts in pushing forward the Extension mission!
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Breakout Sessions
Zoom links will appear on this Sessions page, to join each session. By the end of the day there will be a watch recording link to watch sessions you were unable to make.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fostering Resilience in Children through Extension (RESILIENCE Documentary Discussion)
Moderator: Debbie Curley
Presenters: Margine Bawden, Ashley Dixon, Josh Farella, Juan Arias and Ethan Orr
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There is a growing movement highlighting the relationship between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) – such as abuse, neglect, divorce - and longer-term impacts such as disease, homelessness, and incarceration. Communities can make a difference with programming that prevents ACEs and mitigates the effects of ACEs in individuals. This session will share examples of FCHS, 4-H and Agriculture and Natural Resources programming that foster resilience in children and adults. This will be an interactive session to uncover and expand the contributions of Extension to this movement. Watching the Resilience documentary on Oct. 6 is strongly encouraged.
CES: DCCs, Minor Policy, and Out-of-State Employees
Presenters: Kim Ramey, Carolyne Greeno
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General HR introduction and discussion about ways to manage DCCs through the UA system, and a discussion of the UA’s minor policies.
On Demand Online Education
Presenter: Robert Masson
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Learn how to use Moodle and H5P to create on-demand online educational content; content available to students 24/7. Create interactive videos where viewer choices guide content, ("choose your own adventure training"), create quizzes, issue certificates, and work with certifying agencies. We’re also seeking assistance with grant funding for a CEU Specialist position in Yuma to assist with the project.
2:15pm - 3:15pm
Building an Online Following
Presenters: Susan Sekaquaptewa, Yvonne Kaye
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Hopi FRTEP will share their experiences on how they developed a successful online programming presence as a result of community shut-down. They will outline their steps, offer tips and share staff and partner roles in making this happen.
Working with the Media: Communicating with Purpose
Presenter: Rosemary Brandt
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Communicating elevated science to lay audiences can be challenging, but as Extension agents you do this everyday and you do it very well. Rose Brandt, Director of Media Relations and External Communications for ALVSCE, will present some tips and tricks for working with the media to amplify your message and tell bigger picture stories.
TRIBAL Extension a FRTEP program
Presenters: Juan Arias, Elisabeth Alden, Don Alamban, Nathan Notah, Alexandra Carlise, Grey Farrel, and Susan Sekaquaptewa
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FRTEP agents will be presenting 5 minutes each from their respective locations.
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Closing Remarks and Q&A with Dr. Ed Martin!