 Breakout Session Schedule for
Wednesday,
September 14, 2005
Concurrent
Breakout Sessions Round I
8:00 - 9:00
a.m. |
Responsibility Based Culture: Application to the Work
of Nutrition Educators
Abstract: The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program
(WNEP) is an important and vital part of UW-Extension, but
the program parameters and guidelines often may be seen as
conflicting with the culture of UWEX—especially the
move toward Responsibility Based Culture (RBC). This workshop
will provide Nutrition Educators with the opportunity to
have a discussion about how to work toward an environment
in which these two seemingly discordant themes can co-exist.
RBC trainers who understand WNEP will serve as facilitators
for a conversation in which Nutrition Educators can ask questions
and explore the boundaries that affect their work.
Presenters :
- Lesly Scott, WNEP Coordinator, Dane County
- Nancy Brooks, FLP Program Specialist
- Gayle Coleman, WNEP Program Specialist
Dairy Modernization Planning Teams "What are they,
and what do they do?"
Abstract: Dairy modernization planning teams build
on existing and potential capacity of Extension educators
to work as a team to educate dairy farm owners/operators
that are trying to decide their dairy modernization options
and future in the dairy industry. We will discuss what a
team does, how they operate, and how they can make a difference.
Presenters:
- David Kammel, Agriculture Engineer Specialist, Biological
Systems Engineering
- Vance Haugen, Agriculture Agent, Crawford County
- Ken Bolton, Dairy/Livestock Agent, Jefferson County
- Doug Reinemann, Milk Equipment/Electrical Specialist,
Center for Dairy Profitability
- Scott Sanford, Senior Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison
Biological System Engineering
- Alex Crockford, Agriculture Educator, Marathan County
- Arlin Brannstrom, Management Specialist, Center for
Dairy Profitability
- James Faust, Agriculture Agent, Dunn County
- Jon Zander, Dairy/Livestock Educator, Trempealeau County
"Risky" Business is Everyone's Business
Abstract: As you work to deliver transformational
education in your community, sound risk management principles
are essential in the design and delivery of programs. While
it's important to keep risk management in perspective, it
is necessary to ensure the safety of program participants. Hands-on
strategies will be utilized to assist you in identifying
potential areas of risk in program design, and evaluating
options for risk control.
Presenters:
- Rene Mehlberg, 4-H Youth Development Educator, Winnebago
County
- Dawn Schneider, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Langlade
County
- Sue Pleskac, 4-H Youth Development Volunteer Development
Specialist
- Donna Menart, 4-H Development Associate State Program
Leader
Building Trust from the Ground Up
Abstract: Trust is the glue that holds high functioning
groups together. It is built over time as group members share
specific kinds of experiences together. In this workshop,
we'll look at the range of intentional strategies--from
playing games to making decisions-- that establish and maintain
trust between individuals and in groups.
Presenter:
- Joan Laurion, Family Living Educator, Dane County
Entrepreneurship Education: Helping Communities and Businesses
Prosper
Abstract: By re-directing limited resources, teams
from two UWEX program areas and a statewide network of partners
have emerged to provide educational and technical support
to the state's entrepreneurs. Presenters will share
this nimble and creative response to multiple opportunities
via multi-agency cooperation.
Presenters:
- Greg Wise, Professor and Community Development Specialist,
UW-Extension Center for Community Economic Development
and Co-Director, Wisconsin Agricultural Innovation Center
- Greg Lawless, Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Center
for Cooperatives and Co-Director, Wisconsin Agriculture
Innovation Center
What We Have Learned about Trust and Transformation from
the CYFAR New Communities Projects
Abstract - Through our partnerships with Hmong and
African-American communities, we've learned about what
creates trusting relationships and which of our own assumptions
about trust relationships may have been incorrect. We will
share examples of what we have learned and ways in which
we are still learning about what helps to make partnerships
work.
Presenters:
- Mary Thiry, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Milwaukee County
- Pamela Millar, Pre-College Coordinator
- Jean Berger, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Marathon County
- Matt Calvert, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
- Heather Boyd, Evaluation Specialist
Business Services Hot Topics & Best Practices Forum
Abstract: Business services hot topics & best
practices forum will offer attendees updates on the latest
changes to business services rules/policies/regulations.
We will cover such topics as: cell phones; fleet vehicle
use; subscriptions; memberships; and contracting for services.
Best practices forum will discuss: grantsmanship; using WISDM;
and tracking departmental budgets/expenditures.
Presenters:
- Dan Malacara, Budget Director
- Mary Machaj, Financial Specialist
- Chris Whalen, Grants & Contracts Coordinator
- Howard Fenton, Accountant
Putting DiSC Indra to Work for Me
Abstract: Come explore ways to utilize what you've
have learned from DISC Indra. Your interpersonal style influences
how you work in the County office, on work teams, with community
clientele groups and much more. Participants will work in
small groups to practice incorporating DiSC Indra into relevant
and real life experiences.
Presenters:
- Responsibility Based Culture Leadership Group
Responsibility Based Culture - Putting the Vision
into Practice
Abstract: Join colleagues and fellow responsibility
based culture trainers in a workshop that will identify the
next steps in this exciting journey towards transforming
our organizational culture. Plan to learn more about the
five modules of study and get a sample of the activities
and objectives in each module.
Presenters:
- Tom Blewett, Community, Natural Resource and Economic
Development
- Deb McRae, 4-H Youth Development Ag Environmental Educator,
Milwaukee County
- Dan Renzoni, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Taylor County
- Lesly Scott, Nutrition Coordinator, Dane County
Wisconsin's New Livestock Facility Law - An
Extension Opportunity to Build Knowledge and Relationships
Abstract: Participants will learn how Extension ANRE
and CNRED Educators took the opportunity to use evolving
statewide issues in agriculture production and community
comprehensive planning to develop and deliver high quality
educational programs for local decision-makers and farmers
and relations build stronger relations between University
Extension and local and state government officials.
Presenters:
- Greg Blonde, Agriculture Agent Waupaca
County, Co-Leader Dairy Team Facility Siting Sub-Team
- Scott Gunderson, Agriculture Agent Manitowoc County,
Co-Leader Dairy Team Facility Siting Sub-Team
- Tom Cadwallader, Ag Development Agent Lincoln & Marathon
Counties, Co-Chair of ANRE Agriculture and Land Use Team,
- Mike Koles, Community Development Educator Waupaca County,
Co-Leader Comprehensive Planning and Plan Implementation
Team
Creating and Sustaining Effective Teams in COOP: Shared
Responsibility -- Shared Success
Abstract: This session will describe the design and
ongoing support considerations necessary to build and sustain
high performance teams within Cooperative Extension. Specific
tools and techniques will be introduced to help teams, their
leaders, and those charged with supporting them to design,
monitor, evaluate, and improve team development, performance,
and support.
Presenter:
- Bill Rizzo, Associate Professor/Dane County Community Resources
Development Educator
A New Frame for an Old Issue….Cross Programming
for Expanded Involvement in Community Forums
Abstract: Using a series of asset mapping graphics,
participants will journey through Oneida County's experience
with community renewal as the Family Living Agent teams up
with the CNRED Agent to discover how "reframing" can
transform a stagnant initiative. New partners, timing and
critical thinking add spice to the simmering stew.
Presenters:
- Dan Kuzlik, Community Resource Development, Oneida County
- Kristin Hill, Family Living Agent, Oneida County
Walking in Two Worlds
Abstract: The journey of being Native
American and walking in two different worlds, the Native
American and the non-Native American worlds is unique and
challenging. By attending this session, you will be empowered
with insight to what it is like for Native Americans transitioning
between these two worlds, thus diversifying your multicultural
understanding. The major compromises, internal and external
conflicts, and challenges for Native Americans when transitioning
from the Native world to the non-Native world will be presented.
Presenter:
- Tony Fairbanks, Native American Development Specialist
Exploring Transformational Education through Questions
that Matter: An Extension World Café
Abstract: You will interact with colleagues creating
opportunities for all in Extension to collaborate
in transformational education. You will learn the easily
replicated World Café method for hosting conversations
around questions that matter. Our co-created ideas for working
together apply systems thinking tools to transformational
education and will enhance your work.
Presenters:
- Mary Kluz, Community Resource Development Educator,
Marathon County
- Annie Jones, Community Resource Development Educator,
Kenosha County
- Gerry Campbell, Extension Specialist, Center for Community
Economic Development
- Kathleen Eisenmann, Family Living Agent, Jefferson County
Concurrent
Breakout Sessions Round II
9:30 - 10:30
a.m. |
Responsibility Based Culture: Application to the Work
of Nutrition Educators
Abstract: The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program
(WNEP) is an important and vital part of UW-Extension, but
the program parameters and guidelines often may be seen as
conflicting with the culture of UWEX—especially the
move toward Responsibility Based Culture (RBC). This workshop
will provide Nutrition Educators with the opportunity to
have a discussion about how to work toward an environment
in which these two seemingly discordant themes can co-exist.
RBC trainers who understand WNEP will serve as facilitators
for a conversation in which Nutrition Educators can ask questions
and explore the boundaries that affect their work.
Presenters :
- Lesly Scott, WNEP Coordinator, Dane County
- Nancy Brooks, FLP Program Specialist
- Gayle Coleman, WNEP Program Specialist
Hope for the Hungry
Abstract: Join us to learn about how we've
addressed hunger issues and how we strive to achieve food
security for families in a five-county area in northern Wisconsin.
Presenters:
- Joan Ploetz, CPAG Liaison & WNEP Co-Coordinator
- Toni Rogers, Nutrition Coordinator, Langlade County
Assessment Center for Dairy Farm Owners and Managers
Abstract - While we spend a significant amount of
time helping dairy farm managers make informed decisions
about managing resources, we have seldom focused on assessment
of the managers themselves. This assessment center was developed,
tested and implemented to help dairy farm managers understand
their own competency levels as they relate to the selected
managerial attributes.
Presenters:
- Bob Cropp, Agriculture Agent, Pepin County
- Jon Zander, Agriculture Agent, Trempealeau County
- Ryan Tichich, Agriculture Agent, Polk County
A Farmer Owned Renewable Energy Cooperative; Trust, Tasks
and Timeline
Abstract: This session will share with extension
personnel the evolution and development of the Western Wisconsin
Renewable Energy Cooperative. The session will discuss how
trust and commitment were achieved. It will also illustrate
the various organizational phases and the tasks and timeline
involved with each phase.
Presenter:
- Jim Faust, Agriculture Agent, Dunn County
There's No Place like Home: Transforming Communities
through Housing Partnerships
Abstract: In this workshop the Access to Affordable
Housing team members will share strategies that their communities
chose to engage local communities of interest to address
local issues such as inadequate supply and/or quality of
housing, homelessness, renter education, first-time home
buyer instruction and more.
Presenters:
- Trinke McNurlin, Family Living Educator, Sawyer County
- Peggy Olive, Family Living Educator, Richland County
- Annette Larie, Family Living Educator, Winnebago County
- Lori Zierl, Family Living Educator, Pierce County
- Linda Olson, Family Living Educator, Shawano County
- Tom Blewett, Community, Natural Resource and Economic
Development
- Nancy Brooks, Program Specialist, Family Living Programs
Managing Change within Transformational Processes
Abstract: Transformational change processes within
an organization are substantive and require the development
of change management strategies in order to implement and
sustain the change successfully. This session will introduce
participants to transformational change processes and highlight
a number of potentially useful change management strategies.
Presenter:
- Mark Hilliker, CRD Educator, Portage County
"Living by the Seasons" with Lac Courte Oreilles
Ojibwe
Abstract: Experience seasonal activities, increase
your knowledge and identify ways you may practice and share Living
by the Seasons with Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe. Living
by the seasons is an integral part of how Lac Courte Oreilles
Ojibwe view their world because the earth is important for
the survival of future generations. Lac Courte Oreilles culture,
spirituality and values are passed on through the generations
by their elders. Teachings focus on respecting the earth's
gifts that are offered each season of the year, through a
continuous cycle of seasons or "circle of life."
Presenters:
- Lori Laberee, 4-H Youth Development Educator, Sawyer
County
- Star Boss, Lac Courte Oreiles Ojibwe Community College
Youth Development Extension Director
- Monica White, Director Lac Courte Oreilles Community
College Extension Director
- Kathi Vos, 4-H Experiential Learning Specialist
Making a Difference in Communities through Service Learning
Abstract: What is the difference between volunteerism,
community service and service learning? What are the necessary
components to build an effective service learning experience?
Service learning is valuable to the learner and to the community.
It engages people in that which they are learning, thus creating
a richer and often more productive learning experience. Well
designed service learning activities foster teamwork and
leadership while promoting the virtue of citizenship. These
programs help the university fulfill its mission to serve
the people of Wisconsin.
Presenters:
- Matt Calvert, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
- Tom Schnaubelt, Wisconsin Campus Compact
- Nancy Brooks, Family Living Specialist
- Andy Lewis, Community Development Specialist
- Sue Curtis, 4-H Youth Development Project Educator
Responsibility Based Culture - Putting the Vision
into Practice
Abstract: Join colleagues and fellow responsibility
based culture trainers in a workshop that will identify the
next steps in this exciting journey towards transforming
our organizational culture. Plan to learn more about the
five modules of study and get a sample of the activities
and objectives in each module.
Presenters:
- Tom Blewett, Community, Natural Resource and Economic
Development
- Deb McRae, 4-H Youth Development Ag Environmental Educator,
Milwaukee County
- Dan Renzoni , 4-H Youth Development Agent, Taylor County
- Lesly Scott, Nutrition Coordinator, Dane County
Youth Center without Walls
Abstract: The Youth Center without Walls program
is an alternative option for communities without many resources.
The community gains from the program by:
- Older youth who serve on the planning team gain life
and leadership skills.
- 7 th and 8 th grade youth, who are ready to build their
independence but don't often have the means to do
so (money, transportation), have a unique opportunity to
spend time with friends and take part in activities that
appeal to them.
This workshop will help you decide if this alternative is
right for your community and give you the directions and
tools to get started.
Presenters:
- Merry Klemme, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Calumet County
- Jill Jorgensen, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Kewaunee
County
- Anne Lambrecht, Adult Leader, Kewaunee County
Avoiding Potholes and Detours in a Journey of Change
Abstract: Family caregivers are committed to the "journey" of
providing care even if they encounter potholes and detours.
UW-Extension has built a collaborative foundation that provides
both community agencies and family caregivers with ready
access to resources and educational programs. Offering educational
programs and sharing resources through technology and other
delivery methods makes a smoother caregiving journey possible.
Presenters:
- Mary Brintnall-Peterson, Ph D., Program Specialist in
Aging
- Kathy Miller, M.P.H., Family Living Educator, Bayfield
County
Multi-county Storm Water Consortium - A Local Example
of Transformational Education in Practice
Abstract: This presentation will focus on the work
that six local UWEX educators did to develop a regional storm
water consortium, and how, through the consortium, UWEX educators
brought their knowledge and resources to bear on a complex
community issue. Their efforts illustrate the concepts of
Transformational Education within the UW-Extension framework.
Presenters:
- Catherine Neiswender, Community Development Educator,
Winnebago County
- Kendra Axness, Lower Fox/Upper Green Bay Basin Educator
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP):
36 years of transforming the Lives of Low Income Families
Abstract: EFNEP is a federally funded USDA/CSREES
program that provides long-term nutrition education to limited
income families in 6 Wisconsin counties. Participants learn
about buying food, feeding their families, keeping food safe
and managing their money. In addition, many learners develop
self-confidence, learn new and marketable skills, and become
more involved in their communities. WI EFNEP staff will share
information about this long-term successful program and the
impacts they have seen and had a part in within their communities.
Presenters:
- Mary Krisco, EFNEP Coordinator, Rock County
- Jan Skell, EFNEP Coordinator, Waukesha County
- Lesly Scott, EFNEP Coordinator, Dane County
- Richard Cook, EFNEP Coordinator, Milwaukee County
- Tanya Evans, EFNEP Coordinator, Racine/Kenosha County
Concurrent
Breakout Sessions Round III
11 a.m. - noon |
Responsibility Based Culture: Application to the Work
of Nutrition Educators
Abstract: The Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program
(WNEP) is an important and vital part of UW-Extension, but
the program parameters and guidelines often may be seen as
conflicting with the culture of UWEX—especially the
move toward Responsibility Based Culture (RBC). This workshop
will provide Nutrition Educators with the opportunity to
have a discussion about how to work toward an environment
in which these two seemingly discordant themes can co-exist.
RBC trainers who understand WNEP will serve as facilitators
for a conversation in which Nutrition Educators can ask questions
and explore the boundaries that affect their work.
Presenters :
- Lesly Scott, WNEP Coordinator, Dane County
- Nancy Brooks, FLP Program Specialist
- Gayle Coleman, WNEP Program Specialist
The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning with Technology
Abstract: The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning
with Technology Initiative encourages scholarly inquiry into
effective strategies for teaching & learning with technology.
The session showcases transformational education including
how the initiative: used an interdisciplinary approach; engaged
280 faculty and staff in skill-building; and stimulated "community" action
by sharing through scholarship.
Presenters:
- Terri Fredenberg-Holzman, CNRED Educator Menominee County/Nation
- Molly Immendorf, Instructional Technology Specialist
CE Technology Services
- Kay Taube, Assistant Dean of Outreach & E-Learning
- Holly Breitkreutz, Associate Dean of Outreach & E-Learning
Extension
Diversity Circles: Creating an Opportunity for Dialogue
and Action
Abstract: The changing face of Brown County's
population has led to challenges and opportunities. Diversity
Circles provide an avenue for county residents to engage
in productive dialogue on issues related to immigration. Learn
about the benefits and challenges of implementing Diversity
Circles and how participants have been inspired to take action.
Presenter:
- Judy Knudsen, Family Living Educator/Department Head, Brown
County
Using Research to Facilitate Transformation
Abstract: The seminar will show how sustained efforts
to provide local research on youth issues have engaged communities
of interest to address local teen issues in Grant and Lafayette
Counties. The seminar will examine Extension's role
in forming coalitions around specific and broad based youth
development issues, how capacity was developed in these organizations
and how self-sustaining efforts have been developed to address
issues ranging from alcohol use to suicide prevention.
Presenter:
- Tom Schmitz, Youth Development Educator, Grant and Lafayette
Counties
Youth in Governance: Youth Involvement on County Boards
and City Councils in Douglas and Washburn Counties
Abstract: A growing trend for 4-H Youth Development
Educators is to facilitate youth serving on county boards,
city councils, school boards and other community organizations.
Seminar participants will be able to learn about the process
that Washburn and Douglas Counties took to facilitate youth
participation in local government.
Presenters:
- Annette Bjorklund, 4-H Youth Development Educator, Washburn
County
- Joan Wimme, Community Youth Development Educator, Douglas
County
United for Students, Families, Schools, and Communities
Abstract: The United for Students project utilizes
transformation education "communities of interest" through
a collaborative partnership team made up of teachers, students,
school administrators, and community members. This partnership
team rates their individual school with a research-based
family-friendly checklist and builds action plans to increase
parental involvement.
Presenters:
- Karen Joos, Family Living Educator, Monroe County
- Jane Jensen, Family Living Educator, Sheboygan County
- Marilyn Kooiker, Family Living Educator, Burnett County
Understanding Poverty: Opportunities for Transformational
Education
Abstract: The individual poverty rate in Wisconsin
counties varies from 2.58% to 28.8%. There are people in
all of our counties who are struggling to live on limited
resources. In addition to providing educational programs
to those living in poverty, Extension educators also work
to increase the awareness of those not living in poverty
to the complexities of those who are. Results of our educational
programs will be shared including the actions taken by individuals
and groups as a result of their participation in our programs.
Presenters:
- Kadi Row, WNEP Program Specialist in Food Security
- Debra Ivey, 4-H Youth Development Agent & Department
Head, Iowa County
- Donna Peterson , Nutrition Education Coordinator, Iowa
County
- Ruth N. Schriefer, Family Living Agent, Iowa County
Local Leadership Development and Understanding Medium
and Long term Impacts
Abstract: Leadership development was and has been
identified as a crucial issue by area chambers of commerce,
the UW-Extension CNRED program area and others concerned
about the rural development. Extension agents from Iowa,
Lafayette and Grant County will share evaluation techniques
used to assess the long and medium term impacts of this leadership
development program. Sample data and the materials developed
will be shared. Examples of how the information was used
in recruitment shared with key stakeholders and delivered
in a variety of formats to our funders will also be available.
Presenters:
- Paul Ohlrogge , Community Resources Development Agent,
Iowa County
- Lance Brower, Community Resources Development Agent,
Lafayette County
- Paul Thares, Community Resources Development Agent,
Grant County
Capturing Volunteer Potential: Challenges and Rewards
Abstract: Volunteerism is growing. As Extension professionals
work with volunteers to reach programmatic outcomes, effectively
managing volunteers is important. This interactive workshop
will focus on capturing volunteer potential and diversity,
volunteer development including renewal and empowerment and
strategies when volunteer expectations are not met.
Presenters:
- Sue Pleskac, 4-H Volunteer Leadership Specialist
- Melanie Miller, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
Dairy Price Risk Management - A Change of Attitude
Abstract: In 2000, The Risk Management team launched
an effort to increase the capacity of dairy producers to
manage their milk price risk. Since then, approximately 60
3-day workshops later, signs of attitudinal change are being
seen.
Presenters:
- Kevin Bernhardt, Farm Management Specialist, Center
for Dairy Profitability
- Bob Cropp, Agriculture Agent, Pepin County
Teaching Land Stewardship
Abstract: Price County Rural Landowners' Conferences
were established in response to the need for environmental
stewardship opportunities for landowners. Strategic planning,
shifts in land use, changing demographics and political pressure
necessitated educational programming to address issues such
as wildlife habitat, shore land/wetland management, and forest
management.
Presenters:
- Kris Tiles, Upper Chippewa
- Mark Kopecky, Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent,
Price County
- Gail Huycke, Community Resources Development Educator,
Price County
Marathon County Task Force Shapes Extension Staffing
and Programming
Abstract: Here's a good example of what the
community can accomplish when they focus on a specific problem.
Specifically, "what can Marathon County do to improve
the rural economy?" UW-Extension involvement occurred
over a multi-year time-frame and included several educators.
Still an ongoing program, results to this point have been
tremendous.
Presenters:
- Mike Wildeck, Dairy Agent/Director, Marathon County
- Mary Kluz, Community Resources Department Agent, Marathon
County
- Tom Cadwallader, Ag Development Agent, Marathon County
Round Table Discussions: Latino Programming Experiences
Abstract: Three round table discussions will focus
on programming issues faced by Extension educators working
with Latino audiences. Discuss issues related to translation,
the importance of relationships, and working across program
areas. The session will conclude with a wrap-up from the
round table discussions and comments from facilitators.
Presenters:
- Extension Colleagues and Community Partners
"Got Trust?" Play the Organizational Trust
Game and Find Out!
Abstract: Do you wish you were trusted to do good
programming or make good administrative decisions? Are you
concerned about the level of trust with county partners?
This interactive simulation will explore patterns of trust
behaviors across levels and how to make adjustments to increase
trust and self-direction throughout our organization.
Presenters:
- Ruth Delace Dyson, Nutrition Educator, Racine Kenosha
Nutrition Education Program
- Annie Jones, Community Resources Development, Kenosha
County
- Dick Pedersen, District Director, Southern District
- Tedi Winnett, Quad Counties Team Leader; Director, Kenosha
County
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