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UWEX: The People’s University
“My cousin in Tibet is an illiterate subsistence farmer. By accident of birth I was raised in the West and have a Ph.D. The task of our generation is to cut through the illusion that we inhabit separate worlds. Only then will we find the heart to rise to the daunting but urgent challenges of global disparity.”
Losang Rabgey, National Geographic Emerging Explorer, Starbucks “The Way I See It,” no. 288.
UWEX: The People’s University So, what do we do
with the same situation in Wisconsin?
UWEX understands that we do not inhabit separate worlds but share the same world.
UWEX: The People’s University We are citizens of the same world,
the same state. We are consumers of the same
food in the same economy. We all are inheritors of “The
Wisconsin Idea.” Rural Wisconsin and small-town
Wisconsin count.
“The Wisconsin Idea” “The State will not have
discharged its duty to the University nor the University fulfilled its mission to the people until adequate means have been furnished to every young man and woman in the state to acquire an education at home in every department of learning.”
Gov. Robert M. La Follette, 1901
“The Wisconsin Idea” The ideal of inclusion and commonality. The ideal of comprehensiveness and
practicality. The ideal of rural life and values. The ideal of public higher education for
the public good.Lecture service for teachers, 1860 Applied researchFarmers institutes, 1885 Public lecturesMechanics institutes, 1888 Summer
classesGovernmental engagement, c. 1900 Public
outreach
The Ideal of the Idea UW Extension is
“The People’s University.” Partnerships in the
public service . . . Extending out to
the entire state.
The Ideal of the Idea
Economic development, community development, and human development are one in the same for UW Extension.
Stronger persons, stronger families, and stronger communities make for a stronger economy and a stronger Wisconsin.
is the people’s university. is our rural university.
The Ideal of the Idea Cooperative Extension: Applying university
expertise to the real needs of real people in real time and in a real place in order to make a real difference since 1911.
We provide education about family economics; food and nutrition; policies affecting families, communities and businesses; school readiness; drug and alcohol prevention; parenting; youth development; natural resources; economic development and downtown revitalization; local government education and community development. By offering educational programs in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties and two tribal nations, we make information from the University of Wisconsin System available to help people transform their lives, businesses and communities.
By offering education that transforms people’s lives, we fulfill our mission to extend the knowledge and resources of the University of Wisconsin to people where they live and work.
Cooperative Extension
The community-building work of Cooperative Extension, including the practical educational programs that respond to local needs ensures access to the research and resources of the University of Wisconsin System. We are successful in our mission, in part, because Cooperative Extension offices are located where people live and work in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties.
Agriculture Family living Youth Community and Natural Resource Development Small business development and entrepreneurship Leadership Natural History
Cooperative Extension
Each county department head’s role is unique. Because counties differ in size, complexity and type of administrative structure, the specific time demands and complexity of the department head’s role varies. Serving as both a leader and as a manager, the county department head, appointed in joint agreement by Cooperative Extension and county government, carries out [his/her] functions to strengthen the organizational effectiveness of Cooperative Extension.
Central District Director Facilitate the success of county
directors. Recognize the uniqueness of each
county arena. Connect the various components
into a vibrant, coherent whole. Realize the ideal of the Wisconsin
Idea. Lead, not just manage.
Central District Director Making the most of resources
Mission, purpose, and need Creativity Consultation
With staff With stakeholders With the UW and Extension
Central District Director Making the most of resources
Collaborations and partnerships New resources
Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility
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Central District Director Northern Aquaculture
Demonstration Facility
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Where technology meets production - Growing fish for tomorrow's markets.The mission of the UW-Stevens Point - Northern Aquaculture Demonstration Facility is to promote and advance the development of commercial
aquaculture in a northern climate by:
•Demonstrating production-scale aquaculture.
•Conducting applied research.
•Providing outreach and extension services.
•Providing training, workshops and educational opportunities.
•Building & strengthening cooperative relationships among commercial aquaculturists, tribal, state and federal agencies.
•Working with fish growers on fish health issues, assessments, training and permitting.
•Developing best management practices for a sustainable and environmental industry.
Central District Director Making the most of resources
Collaborations and partnerships New resources
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Central District Director Making the most of resources
Collaborations and partnerships New resources
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Central District Director Making the most of resources
Collaborations and partnerships New resources
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Central District Director Recruit and retain qualified staff
Emphasize the strengths and potential of Central Wisconsin.
Pursue Co-op Extension’s mission. Follow the rules. Maximize salaries as appropriate to
accomplishment, skill, and experience.
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Central District Director Recruit and retain qualified staff
Maintain an optimistic workplace. Make the District Office a fulfilling and
enjoyable work environment. Trust in people’s talents and
expertise. Build up the county teams and the
departments & program-area teams.
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Central District Director Recruit and retain qualified staff
Bolster both individual and corporate strengths.
Build up the county teams and the content-area teams.
Lead in a 3-dimensional construct.
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UWEX: The People’s University Thank you for this opportunity to
discuss with you my interest in and capacity for working with all of you on behalf of the Central District of the UW Cooperative Extension.
Dr. Lance Grahn