Family and Consumer Sciences

1. Family and Consumer Sciences in the NIFA Context Outcomes of the FCS Stakeholder Input & Strategic Planning Meeting February 2010

2. Background • February 8-10th DC • Goal • To set the strategic direction and continue gathering input from FCS Leaders representing land-grant universities, Cooperative Extension Services, and key partnerships for FCS and its role in research, education and Extension at the national level.

3. Background • Facilitation • Stakeholders • Functions & Disciplines • Regions • 1890s • Professional Organizations & Stakeholder Groups • APLU, BoHS, CAFCS, NCFR, AAFCS, NEAFCS, ACCI, 4-H

4. Objectives • Definition, Vision & Mission • Language Alignment, Branding, & Communications Plan • Logic Model w/Measurable Outcomes • Research Capacities • Partnerships • National FCS Workgroup

5. Definition • Family and Consumer Sciences is the integrative, multidisciplinary field of science that studies relationships among humans and their environments to foster quality of life, strengthen communities, and achieve a healthy and sustainable world.

6. Tagline • Family and Consumer Sciences… …advancing the human dimensions of food and agriculture.

7. Vision • Breakthroughs are made in the human dimensions of food and agriculture because of Family and Consumer Sciences.

8. Mission • To focus on the human dimensions of food and agriculture in addressing priority issues through scientific research and its application; strategic partnerships; Extension education; and the preparation of the next generation of human sciences professionals.

9. NIFA Priority Issues • Global Food Security and Hunger • Climate Change • Sustainable Energy • Childhood Obesity • Food Safety

10. Next Steps • Logic Model • Communications Plan • Research Capacity Development • Strategic Partnerships • National FCS Workgroup