November 6, 2009
Finalists named for associate dean, extension post
Candidate open forums begin Nov. 12
Four finalists have been selected for the post of Associate Dean for College of Human Sciences Extension and Outreach to Families and 4-H Youth Development, and Director for ISU Extension to Families. The candidates will participate in vision seminars and open forums on diversity issues, beginning Thursday, Nov. 12.
The vision seminars and diversity forums are open to the public. Extension is arranging
live web broadcasts of each of the public sessions, whereby remote participants can watch, listen in and ask questions.*
Jane Schuchardt
National Program Leader
National Institute for Food and Agriculture (formerly known as Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C.
Vision Seminar and Diversity Forum: Thursday, November 12, 9:30-10:45 a.m., 331 Palmer Building**
Nancy Franz
Professor and Extension Specialist, Program Development
Agricultural and Extension Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, Virginia
Vision Seminar and Diversity Forum: Tuesday, November 17, 10:30-11:45 a.m., 331 Palmer Building**
Carolyn Nobles
Program Leader - Family and Consumer Science Cooperative Extension Program
College of Agriculture and Human Sciences
Prairie View A&M University (Texas A&M System)
Prairie View, Texas
Vision Seminar and Diversity Forum: Thursday, November 19, 10:30-11:45 a.m., 1951 Food Sciences Building**
Roberta Riportella
Professor and Chair of Consumer Science and Health Policy Extension Specialist
University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin
curriculum vitae
Vision Seminar and Diversity Forum: Tuesday, December 1, 9:30-10:45 a.m., 331 Palmer Building**
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**Public meeting agendas
Although the starting times vary, for each candidate the vision seminar and diversity forum agenda is the same:
- 30 minutes: Vision seminar presentation by candidate
- 15 minutes: Seminar Q&A
- 30 minutes: Open forum discussion on candidate’s views and experiences related to diversity
Contacts:
Gerald Miller, associate dean for extension programs and outreach, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and search committee chair, phone 515 294-4333.
Pamela White, dean, College of Human Sciences, phone 515 294-5380.
Jack Payne, vice president for extension and outreach, phone 515 294-4603.
Cathy Curtis, communications and web editor, College of Human Sciences, phone 515 294-8175.
