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