Conference

2016 Professional Improvement Committee

Mission

The mission of the NCEA Professional Improvement Committee is to provide opportunities to network, share, learn, and expand professional horizons at the joint NCEA/Extension Fall Conference and when opportunity may arise.

Goals for 2016

1. Merge the Professional Development and Conference Committee into one committee taking a seamless approach to the tasks presented to the combined Committee.

2. Continue working closely the Extension Leadership Team to address evaluation comments to guide the conference schedule and program content.

3. Ensure professional improvement opportunities of motivational, inspiring, and helpful presentations as well as subject matter topics to assist in the work of Extension Professionals.

4. Provide ample time and an environment conducive to networking and the showcasing of program highlights though increased professional development opportunities.

Action Plan

· Co-chairs serve on and work with Administrative Fall Conference Committee to discuss and plan the joint NCEA and Extension Fall Conference.

· Meet face-to-face or by conference call and communicate by email to receive additional input to feed into conference planning and the responsibilities that may be given to this committee.

2016 Accomplishments

- Successful development and planning of NCEA conference for 2016

- Focus on educational, social and networking opportunities during Fall Conference

- Planned and recruited professional improvement speakers and workshop presenters

Eric Stehlik, SE, 2016 Co-Chair

Leah Gremm, PH, 2018 Co-Chair

Kathy Potthoff, Campus Co-Chair

Pat Jones, NE, Secretary

Linda Temple, Campus Conference Coordinator

Brenda Aufdenkamp, (Sub Chair-Scholarship), WC, 2017, Scholarship

Kim Bearnes, NE, 2018, Speakers

Donnia Behrends, Campus, Food Networking

Brian Bosshamer, WC, Lifer, Food

Kerry Elsen, WC Networking

Karna Dam, SE, 2017, Scholarship

Crystal Fangmeier, SE, Networking

Saundra Frerichs, Campus, 2018, Speakers

Cynthia Gill, PH, 2018, Scholarship

Larry Howard, NE, 2016, Scholarship

Melissa Mracek, 2017, PC, Tours

Colleen Pallas, SE Evaluation

Tapan Pathak, Campus, 2016, Speakers

Amy Peterson, SE, Food

Tracy Pracheil, Campus, Networking

Wayne Ohnesorg, NE, Speakers

Natalie Sehi, Campus, Food

Marilyn Schlake, Campus, 2018, Speakers

Carol Schwarz, WC, 2016, Food

Jana Schwartz, PH, Tours Networking

Ron Seymour, WC, 2017, Tours

Lee Sherry, NE, 2018, Scholarship

Gary Stauffer, NE 2016, Speakers

Shelly Stitt, SE 2018, Speakers

Nicole Stoner, SE, 2017, Speakers

Terri Studley, WC 2018, Speakers

John Thomas, PC, 2016, Tours

Steve Tonn, SE, 2016, Scholarship

Brandy VanDewalle Networking

Melinda Vlieger, WC, 2017, Tours

Jody Wendt, (Sub Chair - Tours), NE, 2017, Tours

NCEA Conference Committee - 2014

Tracy Pracheil and Heather Borck, Co-Chairs

Mission

The mission of the NCEA Conference Committee is to provide opportunities to network, share, learn, and expand professional horizons at the joint NCEA/Extension Fall Conference.

Goals for 2014

1. Create quality experiences for conference attendees in the areas of networking, entertainment, and hospitality

2. Continue working closely with the Professional Improvement Committee and UNL Extension Administration to address evaluation comments to guide the conference schedule and program content.

3. Ensure professional improvement speakers consist of motivational and inspiring presentations as well as subject matter topics to implement in programs.

4. Provide ample time and an environment conducive to networking and the showcasing of program highlights though increased professional development opportunities.

Action Plan

Meet face-to-face or by conference call and communicate by email to plan conference responsibilities.

Accomplishments

- Successful development and planning of the Joint NCEA UNL Extension Fall Conference for 2014

- Implementation of additional networking opportunities, in both formal and informal settings, during the 2014 Fall Conference

Membership