- Extension Council Conference Breakout Session Resources - Resources from the Council Conference held on March 4, 2017
- Extension Council Training Academy - Resources for council members housed on the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach server. This includes council orientation videos from December, 2017.
Extension Council Conference Breakout Session Resources
The following resources are a compilation of the Power Point slides, handouts, and web links utilized by the presenters during the breakout sessions for the Inaugural Extension Council Conference held in Ames on March 4, 2017. Additionally, the contact information for each of the presenters is listed.
Employment Law & Practices
- Presenters
- Jaki Samuelson, Whitfield & Eddy Law Firm, Samuelson@whitfieldlaw.com, 515-246-5569
- Terry Maloy, maloy@iastate.edu, 641-226-1541
- Resources
- Employment Law & Practices Presentation Power Point PDF file
- Avoiding Liability Presentation Power Point PDF file
Conducting Public Council Meetings
- Presenters
- Margaret Johnon, Deputy Director of the Iowa Public Information Board; margaret.johnson@ia.gov
- Bob Dodds, Assistant Vice President, County Services, redodds@iastate.edu, 515-294-0013
- Resources
Program Selection
- Presenters
- Chad Higgins, Senior Director for Extension and Outreach; higginsc@iastate.edu, 515-294-0013
- Rich Wrage, Regional Director, Region 8; rwrage@iastate.edu, 641-752-1551
- Resources
- Online program catalog (use passcode County Council Member)
- Statewide calendar of events
Getting the Word Out
- Presenter
- Cindy Gannon, County Services Advancement Specialist, cgannon@iastate.edu, 515-294-0498
- Resources
- Getting the Word Out presentation PDF file
Program Assessment
- Presenters
- Keli Tallman, Program Evaluation Manager, Professional Development; ktallman@iastate.edu, 515-294-1519
- Janet Smith, Regional Director, Region 20; jansmith@iastate.edu, 319-385-8126
Community Partnerships
- Presenter
- Donavan Olson, Regional Director, Region 3; donovano@iastate.edu, 641-423-0844
- Resources
- Community Partnerships presentation Power Point PDF file
- Community Partnerships worksheet PDF file
Council Members as Supervisors
- Presenter
- Bryan Whaley, Regional Director, Region 2; bwhaley@iastate.edu, 515-295-2469
- Resources
Fiscal Law & Policy
- Presenter
- Gene Mohling, Regional Director, Region 15; mohling@iastate.edu, 319-337-2145
- Resources
- Fiscal Law & Policy presentation Power Point PDF file
Efficient & Effective Council Meetings
- Presenter
- Terry Janssen, Regional Director, Region 6; tjans@iastate.edu, 712-662-7131
- Resources
- Efficient & Effective Meetings presentation Power Point PDF file
Crucial Conversations
- Presenter
- Terry Torneten, Regional Director, Region 12; ttorn@iastate.edu, 712-792-2364
Fiscal Reports & Budgeting
- Presenter
- Gene Mohling, Regional Director, Region 15; mohling@iastate.edu, 319-337-2145
- Resources
- Fiscal Reports & Budgeting presentation Power Point PDF file
Council Member Expectations
- Presenter
- Cheryl Heronemus, Regional Director, Region 1; hero@iastate.edu, 712-957-5045
Extension Council Training Academy
The purpose of the Extension Council Training Academy is to provide training for Extension council members so as to increase their knowledge and effectiveness as an Extension Council member. Training within the academy can be done online and by individuals or used in a group-training format.
The Extension Council Training Academy is hosted on the ISU Extension and Outreach website and includes the following training material:
Council Orientation Videos (from Dec, 2016)
- Welcome and History of Extension, Dr. Cathann Kress, Vice President for Extension and Outreach
- Iowa "Sunshine" Laws, Margaret E. Johnson, Deputy Director of the Iowa Public Information Board
- Fiduciary Responsibilities and Internal Financial Controls, Mary Mosiman, State Auditor and Andrew Nielsen, Deputy State Auditor
- Employment Law and Other Law Pertinent to Extension Councils, Jaki Samuelson, JD, Whitfield and Eddy law firm
- Benefits of Being a member of the Iowa Extension Council Association, Don Moore, IECA President
- County Insurance, Brian Huges, LCM Insurance
Budget and Financial Management Training
Extension Council Member Roles and Reponsibilities
Supervision of Employees
Risk Management
Open Meetings Law
Civil Rights Training Materials