Professional Development/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
Accomplishments for 2014
· Provided reminders of professional improvement opportunities/scholarships in Keeping Up and NCEA Listserv.
· Developed a list of recommended topics and potential presenters from UNL Extension and partners to present to the conference planning committee.
· The NCEA Professional Development committee had one representative on the Fall Conference Planning Committee who was Nicole Stoner
· The NCEA Professional Development Committee offered one pre-conference tour option to the Wolfden Dairy, Awarii Dunes Golf Club, The Wellness Center, and the Center for Rural Research and Development.
Awards or Scholarships:
· Offered 2 ($500) NCEA scholarships for professional development in the spring and have opened up for fall recipients.
o NCEA spring recipients: Colleen Pallas and Shelly Stitt.
· Will offer first-time attendee scholarships in the fall for NCEA members to attend the annual conference in the amount of up to $2,000 among all first-timers based upon receipts turned in.
Total Proposed Budget Requirements of Committee
* - Depending on interest on scholarship fund in fall