Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Update to FCS Annual Leadership Meeting Denver, CO October 6, 2006 Mary McPhail Gray Deputy Administrator Families, 4-H and Nutrition 800 9th Street, SW Washington, DC

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Our Land and People: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita Avian Flu Fears Continuing War in Iraq State and Federal Budget Constraints 2006 was the Year of Intensity

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Year of Intensity Our Partnership: Portfolio Reviews PART Scores Plan of Work Electronic Submissions for OneSolution Development Administrative Competitive Research Programs Proposal eXTENSION

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Year of Intensity Unit Staff Transition of 30% in Families, 4-H and Nutrition Retirements: Anna-Mae Kobbe Wells Willis New Hires: Cynthia Reeves Tuttle Stephanie Blake

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Agency Strategic Actions OneSolution Progress: Completed the Business Case Online POW System Communications Plan Training Plan NPL Liaisons Structure Established

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service CSREES NPL State Liaison Role Definition: Create an informed partnership dialogue in order to better represent CSREES and to serve as a resource and information conduit for the Land- Grant College and University System, including the 1862, 1890, and 1994 Institutions.

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Value added to Partners: a)Increased trust in the Partnership b)Knowledgeable point of contact and support for doing business with CSREES c)More rapid, informed reviews of Plans of Work d)Enhanced dialogue regarding the impact of CSREES policies on partnership e)Current examples of partner program impacts for reporting to Congress

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Value added to CSREES: a)Increased trust in the Partnership b)More informed Dialogue with the Agency regarding Partner needs and perspectives c)Increased participation of under-represented groups in agency programs d)Improved Customer Service Scores e)More Effective Leadership by NPL’s

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Development of Social Science Working Group Definition: Social Science is that branch of science that studies society and the behaviors and relationships of individuals within society. Deputies: Boteler, Gray, Palmisano Agency Strategic Actions

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Social Science Working Group Purpose Purpose The purpose of the Social Scientists Working Group is to repair and strengthen social science programs in the Agency.

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Goals 1.To get the right people on the team. 2.To become the language clearing house for future RFP’s to increase funding for social science. 3.To become the team that asks, answers, and provide solutions to critical social sciences research questions. 4.To communicate internally for better partnerships and collaboration with discipline specific sciences. 5.To communicate externally with other USDA programs with social science interests. Social Science Working Group Purpose (continued)

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Goal 2 - Economic Opportunities for Rural America Goal 4 - Nutrition and Health National Panels provided critical creative feedback to CSREES. Portfolio Reviews:

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service PART * Scores to OMB Both Goals 2 and 4 received “Effective” – the highest possible score. Successful Impact: Only 1 PART due every 5 years! *Program Assessment Rating Tool

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Budget-Performance Cycle Partners’ Plans & Results ProjectsFormula ProposalsPlans of Work Progress Reports Annual Report Portfolio Evaluation Internal Self-Assessment (Annual) Portfolio Review Expert Panel (PREP) (Every 5 Years) OMB Evaluation Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART) (Every 5 Years) CSREES Strategic & Budget Planning Guidance: Portfolio Evaluations Stakeholder Input Administration Congress Performance-Based Budget Request Proposals for Increases Impacts Performance Measures PART results

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Unit Accomplishments Introduction of 1890 Institutions into EFNEP Introduction of New Improved EFNEP Reporting System eXTENSION Awards

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Financial Security for All, Just in Time Parenting, EDEN Family Caregiving Youth Literacy eXTENSION FCS Related Awards

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Development of Mission/Vision/Shared Values Statements New Director of Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences New Program Specialist for EFNEP Unit Accomplishments (Continued) Cynthia Reeves Tuttle Stephanie Blake

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Unit Mission Statement Families, 4-H and Nutrition provides national leadership for integrated research, education, and extension to strengthen families, promote positive youth development, and encourage healthy living.

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Unit Vision Statement F4-HN envisions communities in which individuals are healthy, families are strong, and youth succeed.

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Unit Accomplishments (Cont.) Annie E. Casey Endowed Family Strengthening Lecture: Dr. Steve Small – University of Wisconsin 9/26/06 Family Strengthening Awards

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Unit Accomplishments Contract with University of Connecticut to synthesize high quality research findings on the impact of sustained 4-H experience. National John Deere Leaders Academy emphasized Healthy Lifestyles with Youth-Adult teams CYFAR 2006 Conference was a great success. May 1-4, 2007 Conference will be in Chicago Curriculum Priority – setting has returned to 4-H National Headquarters. 4-H After School was a priority in Curriculum Review completed the week of September 18.

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service New Electronic Journal of Youth Development was inaugurated in July. 4-H/Army Youth Development Project will receive a USDA Secretary’s Honor Award for HAY (Helping America’s Youth) Initiative contributions from Byron Garrett to Suzanne LeMenestrel were recognized by letters of commendation from First Lady Laura Bush and Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johannes. Unit Accomplishments (continued)

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Agency Strengths Elbert Dickey’s Role NRI Increase in Obesity – Related Integrated Proposals Development of Social Science Working Group

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service CES Human Resources are Extensive In 2005 U.S. CES staffing totaled 14,650 (FTE) Of which: ► 8,925 county agents/advisors/educators (B. Sc. or M. Sc.; in 3,038 counties) ► 4,050 specialists (Ph.D. faculty; many with joint appointments) ► 715 directors/supervisors 960 administrative support

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service CES Financial Resources* CSREES, FY 2003 Federal $388,737,158 State $884,703,798 County $418,244,159 48% 21% 23% 8% Other $137,728,410

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Innovation Improves Delivery Distance Education eXTENSION Improved Plans of Work integrate common codes & taxonomy for research, teaching & extension work

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Future Priorities for Cooperative Extension: → Agricultural productivity → Stewardship of natural resources → Confident, public-service-oriented citizens → Strengthening of families → Viability of rural & urban communities

Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service The Year 2007 will be the Year of Opportunity! Thank your for your Partnership!