Extension Communications
3614 Administrative Services Building
Ames, Iowa 50011-3614
(515) 294-9915
10/29/02
For immediate release
Contacts:
Steve Padgitt, Iowa State University Extension, (515) 294-8397, scpadgit@iastate.edu
Duane Acker, Atlantic, Iowa, (712) 243-4757
Del Marks, Extension Communications, (515) 294-9807, delmarks@iastate.edu
Public invited to help guide Iowa State University Extension
AMES, Iowa -- How does a major university extension service remake itself? Changing communities, business trends, technologies and funding are forcing public institutions to re-examine how they serve their constituents.
Iowa State University Extension is embarking on such a project, and is asking for input from Iowans. Extension is hosting public forums at five Iowa locations during November. Those attending will be asked to offer their thoughts on how ISU Extension can better serve Iowans through its education programs and services. Current Extension clientele and those who see opportunity and need for Extension education in sectors of Iowa's total economy and society are invited to participate.
"We want input so we can continue to shape our services to be highly responsive and relevant to people's lives and livelihoods," said Stanley R. Johnson, vice provost for extension at Iowa State University.
Participants' opinions will be used in a long-term "strategic positioning" plan to help guide changes to ISU Extension's organization and service offerings. The meeting schedule is as follows:
New Hampton - Thursday, Nov. 14, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pinicon Restaurant, 2205 McCloud Ave.
Prairie City - Friday, Nov. 15, 1 to 4 p.m., Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Prairie Learning Center, Highway 163, Exit 12.
Lewis - Monday, Nov. 18, 1 to 4 p.m.,. Wallace Foundation Learning Center, 53020 Hitchcock Ave.
Iowa City - Tuesday, Nov. 19, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Johnson County Fairgrounds, Montgomery Hall - 4265 Oak Crest Hill Road SE.
Cherokee - Thursday, Nov. 21. 1 to 4 p.m., Western Iowa Tech Community College, Keeline Auditorium, 200 Victory Drive.
Pre-registration is not required to attend these meetings, but to ensure adequate meeting arrangements persons planning to attend are encouraged to notify to Dianna Rampy at drampy@enterprisemidamerica.com, phone (515) 309-0140 and indicate the session they plan to attend.
With offices in all 99 Iowa counties, ISU Extension focuses on providing service-oriented information directly to consumers, businesses, farmers, youth, families and communities to help improve the quality of life in Iowa.
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Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.