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  • Hybrid Administrative Restructure

    By Laura Stephenson  August 6, 2020

    With an 11.8% state budget reduction, we have to rethink our administrative structure transition and adjust our plans. The budget reduction and projected economic consequences of COVID are sobering. As a result, we have taken a very conservative approach to implement a hybrid restructure to...

  • 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...

  • January 24, 2020 Meeting Recap Extension Agent Transition Team

    By Agent Transition Team  February 7, 2020

    The Extension Agent Transition Team met January 24, 2020. The team reviewed a new map displaying the area numbering system and provided feedback. The map will be finalized and distributed along with the announcement of the first Area Extension Director postings.

    The following timeline for...

  • January 8, 2020 Meeting Recap Extension Administrative Transition Team

    By Administrative Transition Team  February 7, 2020

    The Extension Administrative Transition Team met January 8, 2020. The team reviewed the schedule for implementation of the new administrative structure outlined below.

    Mid to late January: Announcement of Regional Extension DirectorsEarly February: First phase of Area Extension Director...

  • December 12, 2019 Meeting Recap Extension Faculty/Specialist Transition Team

    By Faculty/Specialist Team  February 7, 2020

    The Extension Faculty/Specialist Transition Team met December 12, 2019. The agenda included a review of the final administrative structure along with the map delineating the new administrative regions and areas. The team was briefed regarding the Regional Extension Director hiring process and...

  • 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...