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Family & Consumer Science Leaders and Administrators: Food Stamp Nutrition Education and You

Family & Consumer Science Leaders and Administrators: Food Stamp Nutrition Education and You. Helen Chipman, Shirley Hastings, Sandra Jensen and C.Y. Wang (National FSNE Virtual Office Oversight/Management) Breeze/Teleconference Training 16 July 2008. Training Outline. Introductions

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Family & Consumer Science Leaders and Administrators: Food Stamp Nutrition Education and You

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  1. Family & Consumer Science Leaders and Administrators: Food Stamp Nutrition Educationand You Helen Chipman, Shirley Hastings, Sandra Jensen and C.Y. Wang (National FSNE Virtual Office Oversight/Management) Breeze/Teleconference Training 16 July 2008

  2. Training Outline • Introductions • Extension Directors/Administrators FSNE Assessment • FSNE Virtual Office • Shared Accomplishments • Discussion - FCS Leaders/Administrators Potential Roles • Next Steps

  3. Size and Scope of FSNE • Begin in 1988 – 1 Wisconsin county • 1992 – Recognized as FNS national focus • FNS recognized extension system as important partner • 2007 – Land-Grant Universities in 46 states had FSNE projects • Land-Grant Universities contributed $125 million

  4. Why an Assessment? • 1999 – Concern – inconsistencies, lack of understanding of university system • Sought help from federal partner, CSREES • Karen Konzelmann – 25% time designated to initiate dialogue • North Central Region initiated pilot of self assessment – Larry Jones to work with Karen Konzelmann • Initial success led to decision through ECOP for national Extension Assessment

  5. Next Steps • Three year pilot began in 2002 • CSREES – funded ½ position for pilot • 2002 – Helen Chipman asked to provide full time national leadership

  6. Decision to Continue Assessment • Success in building bridges • Addressing critical issues

  7. Decision to Continue Assessment • Significant funding • National leadership for specific projects

  8. New Model • 2006 – CSREES – emphasis on low-income food and nutrition education • Wells Willis retirement • ECOP – FSNE Planning Team • Shift to office and tasks • Still federal/state financial commitment • Continued shared leadership

  9. FSNE Virtual Office Description • Support services for the Land-Grant University System that provides FSNE • Utilizes remote communication technology • System resource for Program Coordinators, FCS Leaders/Administrators and Extension Directors/Administrators

  10. Virtual Office Description Continued • Personal interaction and immediate availability • Good communication between the Virtual Office Manager and the oversight leadership is vital

  11. Funding • The Virtual Office is funded through the assessment provided by the Extension Directors/Administrators • Budget is $150,000 per year for calendar years 2008 and 2009 • CSREES provides in-kind support for the Virtual Office. • 2008 in-kind contribution is approximately $47,500

  12. Oversight: 2 FCS Administrators and National Program Leader • Laurie Nichols, Dean, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, South Dakota State University (To serve as interim president of Northern State University Aug 1st) • C.Y. Wang, Department Head, Nutrition Food Science & Hospitality, South Dakota State University (Interim for Dean Nichols) • Shirley Hastings, Associate Dean, University of Tennessee Extension • Helen Chipman, National Program Leader, Food and Nutrition Education, CSREES/USDA

  13. Location and Staff • Host: College of Family and Consumer Sciences, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota • Virtual Office Manager: Sandra Jensen

  14. Virtual Office Manager Responsibilities • Facilitate communication • Develop reports and presentations • Share findings, announcements and recent developments • Maintain national and regional listservs

  15. Virtual Office Manager Responsibilities Continued • Provide updates for website • Monitor FSNE plan approval and review process and questions that arise • Query universities to capture Land-Grant perspective on specific questions • Facilitate completion of contracts

  16. Virtual Office Manager Responsibilities Continued • Hold and disperse funds • Organize meetings and teleconferences • Support the work of workgroups and committees • Serve as contact for CNE Logic Model on-line reporting system hosted by South Dakota State University

  17. Accomplishments: Continuous Effort • Relationships • Resolution • Strategic Planning and Leadership

  18. Accomplishments: Specific Projects • Communication • Staff Development • Evaluation and Reporting

  19. Questions and Discussion

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