Cooperative Extension: “Front Door” to CSU

Not the back door! Not the door mat!

“Front door” What does it mean?

Helping citizens access CSU Helping citizens access CSU Helping CSU access citizens Helping CSU access citizens Original intent of the Morrill, Hatch, and Smith Lever Acts Original intent of the Morrill, Hatch, and Smith Lever Acts We are broadening the concept; We are broadening the concept; –Not just Ag, Applied Human Science, & 4-H –Other colleges and other units as well

Agreements Office of Admissions Office of Admissions Alumni Association Alumni Association Division of Continuing Education Division of Continuing Education

General Characteristics Identify how CE can help support these parts of CSU, and what they will do to help Identify how CE can help support these parts of CSU, and what they will do to help Voluntary collaboration Voluntary collaboration Being of greater value to citizens where we live and work Being of greater value to citizens where we live and work

Office of Admissions Anna Arevalos Director of Undergraduate Recruitment Colorado State University

Alumni Relations Marc Shkolnick Executive Director Colorado State University

CSU Alumni Association/ Coop Extension Partnership Presentation Oct. 24, 2006

CSUAA/Coop Extension Partnership Supports: Enhanced communications with alumni and friends around the state Engaging alumni and friends in the life of the university The engagement of alumni and friends in the design and development of a new alumni & welcome center Recognition of distinguished and outstanding achievement by alumni and friends

Goal 1: Cooperative Extension County and Area Offices may assist the CSU Alumni Association in enhancing alumni engagement throughout the state of Colorado. Cooperative Extension offices can display materials to assist the CSU Alumni Association in promoting various programs and activities. Membership Information Spirit Plate Information Affinity Credit Card Information

Goal 1: Cooperative Extension County and Area Offices may assist the CSU Alumni Association in enhancing alumni engagement throughout the state of Colorado. Cooperative Extension personnel may serve as local contacts for coordinating appearances for CAM the Ram in local county fairs and community parades. Membership Information

Goal 1: Cooperative Extension County and Area Offices may assist the CSU Alumni Association in enhancing alumni engagement throughout the state of Colorado. Cooperative Extension personnel may serve as logistical and planning resources for local area CSU events featuring the CSU President and other distinguished faculty.

Goal 1: Cooperative Extension County and Area Offices may assist the CSU Alumni Association in enhancing alumni engagement throughout the state of Colorado. Cooperative Extension personnel can provide contact information related to local fair ground facilities or other venues in the event the CSU Alumni Association wants to use these facilities for local events.

Goal 2: Cooperative Extension County and Area Offices may assist the CSU Alumni Association in contacting local alumni in selected counties for discussions related to the newly proposed CSU Alumni Center. Cooperative Extension personnel may serve as resources in identifying alumni and friends who may wish to support the development of the new alumni & welcome center.

Goal 3: Cooperative Extension County and Area Offices may assist the CSU Alumni Association with establishing and maintaining programs and activities that foster leadership development among association volunteers. Cooperative Extension personnel may assist CSU Alumni Association personnel in coordinating local activities that support CSU.

Goal 4: Cooperative Extension County and Area Offices may assist the CSU Alumni Association with recognizing achievements of alumni, friends, students, faculty and other members of the university community. When appropriate, Cooperative Extension personnel may suggest nominations for the alumni awards program at Membership deadline is October 18, 2006.

Coop Extension Contact at CSUAA: Donna Reiser, Director of Membership (temporary basis) ALUM

Continuing Education When CE brings them business, we share in the gross receipts. –Example: State Highway Patrol

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