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2 The Extension Express All merit reviews for AAUP faculty members have been completed over the past couple months. Though merits awards, may not apply this coming FY, the process has provided me with the opportunity to visit each of the Extension centers and meet with faculty to hear updates on all the fine work that is being done throughout the state. The Department of Extension Annual (Provost’s) Report was completed, submitted to Dean Weidemann in June and was shared with all in the Department via email attachment. Despite the budget challenges we have faced over the past two years and continue to face, I am proud of the outstanding productivity achieved by faculty and program staff during the past fiscal year. For example, Department of Extension faculty and program staff members were involved as PI or Co-PI on active and new grants totaling over $9.6 million. Additionally, nearly $7 million in additional grants were submitted and either not funded or with funding pending. Through program efforts, at least 557,447 clientele contacts were achieved during the past year through 110 formal outreach programs. Additionally, many thousands of citizens were served via e-mail and numerous websites managed by or contributed to by Department of Extension members. Scholarly production for clientele and peers was used to develop and enhance high quality outreach education programs through the publishing or development of two books, ten manuals/curricula, 11 full length refereed journal articles, two new software packages, 48 conference proceedings (short papers, abstracts, or posters), 51 Extension bulletins, and 18 non-refereed journal articles or technical reports. Additionally, 64 other scholarly works were prepared including newspaper, popular magazine, and newsletter articles as well as other works to disseminate information, results, and impacts to large and diverse audiences of clientele and peers. In April, Norman Bender, Senior Extension Educator and Center Coordinator, New London County Extension Center retired after 33 years of service to UConn. Norm served initially with the CT Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program. More recently he served with the College’s Agriculture Risk Management Program, which he co-developed and led the team for several years. The risk management program is now one of Extension’s key agricultural offerings. Norm was also one of the original Extension Center Coordinators in 1995 which he served until his retirement. An agricultural economist by training, Norm served Extension statewide and was a leader in many aspects of agriculture and resource economics over the years, including ag tourism, marketing, and risk management, to mention a few. Congratulations and thanks to Norman Bender on his long and successful career. Effective July 1, 2011, Marlene Madzek, Administrative Assistant, New Haven County Extension Center in North Haven, will be retiring. Marlene joined the Department of Extension in 2003 from the CT Department of Veteran’s Affairs where she served for eight years. Marlene used her organizational and administrative skills and persistence to the great advantage of the Department and the Extension Center. Working with vendors, contractors, and UConn Facilities, she was able to get repair and renovation projects and improvements done at the Center both inside and on the grounds. Congratulations and thanks to Marlene Madzek on her success at UConn and her long service to the State.
3 The Extension Express Personally, I will be retiring effective July 1, 2011 after nearly 34 years of service in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at UConn. I have enjoyed the many opportunities I have had to serve - from my earlier days in developing and implementing the first Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs in Connecticut, serving as IPM Program Coordinator for several years, and the last 17 years in Extension administration. I’m not going away just yet, as I will be continuing to serve part time in retirement until my replacement is hired. Thank you to the many faculty, staff, administrators, and teams with whom I have worked over the years. You have been wonderful colleagues, professionals, and mentors. Best wishes. Roger G. Adams, Jr. Associate Dean for Extension and Outreach Associate Director, CT Cooperative Extension System Head, Department of Extension
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