Cooperative Extension nEXT Generation Town Hall

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• published: 20 Jan 2016
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On December 21, I formally received recommendations for the reorganization of Cooperative Extension.  Today, I am pleased to share these nEXT Generation recommendations with you and invite your feedback.  You can find the complete recommendations, background information, and a feedback form online: http://about.ces.uwex.edu/our-future/. Key recommendations can be found on pages 1-6. While I appreciate your comments by Monday, January 25, input received after that date will be considered throughout the planning phase. I am also happy to receive comments via phone or email: (608-262-3786) or cathy.sandeen@uwex.edu. And, please reserve time on Wednesday, January 20 for a town hall webinar, with schedule and connection information to follow. Cooperative Extension faculty and staff developed these recommendations for county, tribal and campus partnerships, multi-county areas, and administrative changes with significant input from colleagues, county and tribal partners, and other stakeholders. They have offered ideas for a more efficient, sustainable organization which recognize our budget realities, and which are grounded in Cooperative Extension’s mission, culture, and emphasis on local partnerships. I thank everyone who has contributed to these recommendations and encourage your ongoing participation as the nEXT Generation planning and implementation project moves forward. I will carefully consider all the feedback I receive before announcing planning decisions for Cooperative Extension the week of February 1. More information on steering committee appointments and opportunities for Cooperative Extension colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to volunteer for implementation work groups will be shared before February 1.  Your input is essential. Thank you again for your interest in this project and for the ideas that will help shape it. Cathy Sandeen Chancellor, UW Colleges and UW-Extension