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  • Updated FAQs Available

    By Laura Stephenson  February 24, 2020

    Implementation of the new Extension administrative structure is progressing. An updated Frequently Asked Questions incorporating recent questions is now available on the Transition website. Phase one of hiring for Area Extension Directors is underway, with phase two slated to begin this summer....

  • Area Director Hiring Process

    By Laura Stephenson  February 7, 2020

    The Administrative Transition is moving forward, and the next step is phase one of the Area Extension Director hiring process. Fourteen positions are now open for applications, and those areas are listed below. Applications are open until February 23, 2020 with screening and interviewing to...

  • Area Director Hiring Beginning Soon

    By Laura Stephenson  January 30, 2020

    The Administrative Transition is moving forward, and the next step is phase one of the Area Extension Director hiring process. Fourteen positions will open for application soon, and those areas are listed below. Once posted, applications will be accepted for three weeks with screening and...

  • Regional Extension Directors Announced

    By Laura Stephenson  January 21, 2020

    After a thoughtful search process and review of feedback, I am happy to announce the three Regional Extension Directors.

    Central Region: Natasha Lucas, District 1 Director, click here for bioEast Region: Daniel Wilson, District 2 Director, click here for bioWest Region: Anna Porter, District...

  • Videos of candidate public forums available

    By Laura Stephenson  December 20, 2019

    The Extension Regional Director interviews have now concluded, and sincerest appreciation is extended to those who have engaged in the process to-date. Recordings of all candidate seminars are now available via the Regional Director Search page on the Extension Transition website using the “...

  • West Region Extension Director Interviews

    By Laura Stephenson  December 11, 2019

    Beginning on Tuesday, December 17th and continuing through Wednesday, December 18th, public forums for candidates for the West Region Extension Director will take place at the Grain and Forage Center of Excellence and Hopkins County Extension Office. Details are noted below and all times listed...

  • Central Region Director Interviews

    By Laura Stephenson  December 2, 2019

    Beginning on Monday, December 2nd and continuing through Monday, December 9th, public forums for candidates for the Central Region Extension Director will take place at Scott, Harrison and Fayette County Extension Offices. Details are noted below. A web page is available for each candidate and...

  • East Regional Extension Director Interviews

    By Laura Stephenson  November 20, 2019

    On Monday, November 25th, public forums for candidates for the East Region Extension Director will take place at the Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability (RCARS) Auditorium, 176 Robinson Road, Jackson, Kentucky. A web page is available for each candidate and accessible by...

  • New Administrative Structure Announced

    By Laura Stephenson  November 14, 2019

    In September, we shared two options for a new Extension administrative structure designed to achieve four goals: increase agent time available for programming; increase mentoring opportunities between agents and supervisors; streamline our fiscal accountability and compliance; and reduce our...

  • Regional Extension Director Search Committees Announced

    By Administrative Transition Team  October 28, 2019

    The Extension Administrative Transition is moving forward, and interviews will be held for the three Regional Extension Director positions later this fall. Search committees are in the process of reviewing applications and recommending candidates for interviews. The membership of each search...