KSRE Tuesday Letter

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Tuesday Letter is a weekly email to approximately 2,500 faculty and staff of K-State Research and Extension and the College of Agriculture, providing recipients with timely announcements and updates.

From the Director for Extension

Our New Associate Director for Extension Programs

I am extremely pleased to announce that our new Associate Director for Extension Programs is Dr. Rick Peterson. Dr. Peterson will assume those duties by June 1, 2020. His academic home will be the School of Family Studies and Human Services.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | January 28, 2020

From KSRE Administration

Shout Out: Nora Rhoades

This week’s Shout Out comes from Early Childhood Development Specialist Dr. Bradford Wiles and is given to K-State Research and Extension Post Rock District Director Nora Rhoades.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Gregg Hadley | January 28, 2020

Local, Regional and Statewide Extension Events

2020 National Urban Extension Leaders North Central Region Conference

The 2020 NUEL North Central Regional Conference will be held May 18-19 on the campus of the University of Wisconsin in Madison. A call for session proposals has been released and you are encouraged to consider showcasing your urban work in Kansas!

Read full announcement | Submitted by Marlin Bates | January 28, 2020

News

Low-Cost High-Quality Professional Development Opportunity

One of the joys of working as an Extension agent is the opportunity to constantly improve our professional skills. Consider participating in these low-cost, high quality professional development opportunities at the Kansas Leadership Center.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Nancy Daniels | January 28, 2020

Kansas 4-H Discovery Days Call for Proposals

Our call for proposals for class sessions at the 2020 Kansas 4-H Discovery Days is ready and open until February 19.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Dona Ratliff | January 28, 2020

KEAFCS Awards Applications Open

KEAFCS Awards are due February 24. Apply now online.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Robin Eubank-Callis | January 28, 2020

Professional Development in New and Social Media

Attend an event with hands-on experience to discover new ways to market your business or organization in an online environment. Accelerate your learning and goals for advancing your business or organization's presence online.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Cheryl Boyer | January 28, 2020

K-State Community Engagement Symposium Announces National Keynote Speakers

This year's keynote speakers are Samory Pruitt, vice president for community affairs at the University of Alabama; and Nancy Thomas, director of the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education at Tufts University’s Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life.

Read full announcement | Submitted by David Procter | January 28, 2020

Help for Small Businesses- Work Opportunity Tax Credits

The purpose of First Friday e-calls is to nurture small business and inspire entrepreneurship across the state. On Friday, February 7, we'll tell you about a program that gives monetary incentives to employers who hire non-traditional employees.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Nancy Daniels | January 28, 2020

Human Resource Information

Mileage Reimbursement Rate Change

State mileage reimbursement rates were reduced effective January 1, 2020.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Jennifer R Wilson | January 28, 2020

Have You Hired a New Local Unit Employee?

On-boarding for new Local Unit Employees.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Mary Gatza | January 28, 2020

Extension Professional Trainings

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Train the Trainer Event

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Train the Trainer event offered Sunday, February 9 - Monday, February 10. Cost $150; fee covered for ADA PFT members. Open to all. Pre-registration required; seats limited.

Read full announcement | Submitted by Jo Argabright | January 28, 2020