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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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 20024 202-720-2908 mgray@csrees.usda.gov
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov Year of Intensity Our Partnership: Portfolio Reviews PART Scores Plan of Work Electronic Submissions for 2007-2011 OneSolution Development Administrative Competitive Research Programs Proposal eXTENSION
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov Agency Strategic Actions OneSolution Progress: Completed the Business Case Online POW System Communications Plan Training Plan NPL Liaisons Structure Established
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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.
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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.
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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)
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov Goal 2 - Economic Opportunities for Rural America Goal 4 - Nutrition and Health National Panels provided critical creative feedback to CSREES. Portfolio Reviews:
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov Unit Accomplishments Introduction of 1890 Institutions into EFNEP Introduction of New Improved EFNEP Reporting System eXTENSION Awards
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov Financial Security for All, Just in Time Parenting, EDEN Family Caregiving Youth Literacy eXTENSION FCS Related Awards
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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.
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov Unit Vision Statement F4-HN envisions communities in which individuals are healthy, families are strong, and youth succeed.
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov Unit Accomplishments (Cont.) Annie E. Casey Endowed Family Strengthening Lecture: Dr. Steve Small – University of Wisconsin 9/26/06 Family Strengthening Awards
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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.
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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 2006. 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)
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov Agency Strengths Elbert Dickey’s Role NRI Increase in Obesity – Related Integrated Proposals Development of Social Science Working Group
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov 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
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov Innovation Improves Delivery Distance Education eXTENSION Improved Plans of Work integrate common codes & taxonomy for research, teaching & extension work
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov Future Priorities for Cooperative Extension: → Agricultural productivity → Stewardship of natural resources → Confident, public-service-oriented citizens → Strengthening of families → Viability of rural & urban communities
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Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service http://www.csrees.usda.gov The Year 2007 will be the Year of Opportunity! Thank your for your Partnership!
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