NACDEP

Congratulations to all of our award winners - recognized at the Conference in Houston! 🥰😁👇

NACDEP 2024 Award Winners From our 2024 conference in Houston. Congratulations to all and thank you to Prairie View A&M University's videography team!Visit us at: https://www.nacdep.net/

Did you miss the Conference? If so, here's an opportunity to catch up, and see some familiar faces! And for those that were there, an opportunity to reminisce over what an awesome conference it was (Prairie View A&M University did a stellar job as our first 1890 to host - both a historical and phenomenal experience!) 😁🥰

NACDEP 2024 Conference Summary Video A summary of the great conference hosted in Houston, TX in June 2024. Thanks to the amazing team from Prairie View A&M University for the videography and pho...

NACDEP DEI Drop-In Set for Friday!

Join us Friday, June 28 at 1 p.m. EDT, 12 pm CDT, 11 am MDT, and 10 am PDT. as co-hosts Amber Twitty and Lisa Hinz check in after the national conference. We may also continue our April scenario activity so we can all build our skills and perspectives for better in-the-moment Extension community realities. No prep needed, just come with interest in good conversation with colleagues.
Check your June 27 email for Zoom link!

Can’t stop thinking about last week and then THIS pops up! Take a long look. Some of us are still fighting the good fight, some of us have moved on and, sadly, some of us have passed. However, our camaraderie and love of community development lives on!

New Funding Opportunity: Adult Immunization Integration Projects with EXCITE

• There is a new funding opportunity through the Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching & Engagement (EXCITE) for further integrating immunization education awareness and messaging across various projects and programs within Extension. This initiative is a step toward building a holistic health approach with Extension Programming. This is available for any program area across Cooperative Extension.
• There are two separate RFA's. One is for $125,000, and the other is for $40,000.
• The details can be found at: https://extension.org/2024/06/14/new-funding-opportunity-adult-immunization-integration-projects-with-excite/
• Application Deadline is August 7th.

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Are you here?!?!??! At our host Prairie View is providing an awesome experience!

From the NACDEP DEI Committee - We invite you to bring your book and daytime beverage/lunch and join us for a summer read to gain insights for your work and connect with Extension colleagues.

The NACDEP DEI Committee is hosting a book club starting Tuesday, July 2nd and noon and meeting every other week through August 13th for a total of 4 sessions. We will read and discuss the book Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen by Dan Heath.

In the discussions, we'll be noting the equitable and inclusive practices in upstream problem solving and discuss ways to integrate more of these practices into our work in communities. Be prepared to cover approximately 4 chapters of the book for each session with some time for deeper reflection and application to your own work during the last session.

Check your email for connection details!

😁🌟🎆🎉 Phenomenal efforts and work by Sponsors and Prairie View! And an FYI, did you know that NACDEP now has over 400 members!!!!!

From the Land Use Planning CoP Chair, Brad Neumann

Community of Practice members,

The Land Use Planning Community of Practice (CoP) will convene our 2024 annual meeting at the NACDEP Conference in Houston. Early bird conference registration closes May 10!

Our CoP meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 18, 2:00 – 3:15 pm (Central Time) in room Fort Bend B at the Marriott Marquis Houston. The meeting runs alongside other concurrent sessions. We hope you will join us! Separate registration for our meeting is not required.

Our agenda includes:
• Welcome and Introductions
• Business Meeting with Board Elections
• Membership Engagement and Networking
• Professional Development Program

The professional development program for the meeting includes a presentation by Steve Mikulencak, AICP, and Kelsey Johnson of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension on the Community Health And Resource Management (CHARM) planning workshop. A CHARM workshop gives local officials, stakeholders, and citizens the power to map and analyze land use change with real-time feedback. The planning process and tool engages the public and gathers their values about the community’s future, supported by a library of mapping data about urbanization, storm surges, conservation, public facilities, and coastal resources. Learn how the CHARM application can leverage local community knowledge for better long-term planning.

Please join your national colleagues at the annual CoP meeting! For additional information about the Land Use Planning Community of Practice and current board, review the attached flier and visit: https://www.nacdep.net/land-use-cop

Hope to see you at NACDEP!

A great opportunity to join the Purdue Extension Community Development team!

Purdue Extension Community Development Program is !

A Community Resilience Specialist who will focus on applied research, education, and project management with community programs related to environmental planning, environmental and social justice, community resilience, and renewable energy sitting.

We are seeking a master 's-level professional with at least three years of experience in Applied Economics, Planning, Public Affairs, Sociology, Sustainability, or related disciplines.

Apply today, visit: https://careers.purdue.edu/job-invite/31366/

Save the date for the next DEI in CD Drop in Conversation:

NACDEP Friends, this webinar from the CD Society may be of interest! Apr 29, 2024 01:00 PM CST

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9817132327223/WN_58Q9VsWmS1Sqeqyc_tA0vA #/registration

- Explore the inner workings of the esteemed journal, Community Development, in collaboration with the Managing Editor (Sofia Kotsiri, Santa Clara University), Editor-in-Chief (Craig Talmage, Hobart & William Smith Colleges & Arizona State University), and Associate Editors (Matthew Mars, The University of Arizona & Kristina Hains, University of Kentucky).

- Delve into a diverse array of topics, including invaluable tips and tricks for publishing research, teaching, and practice pieces. Engage in meaningful discussions on the future direction of the journal, as well as the topics we're eager to explore further.

- Gain deep insights into journal metrics and growth, and discover how you can actively contribute to shaping the landscape of community development.

- Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity to connect with leading voices in community development and elevate your understanding of publishing, proudly sponsored by the Community Development Society!

Interested in attending the NACDEP Conference in Houston? Here's some quick info for your planning. Follow the link for more 😁👇

https://www.nacdep.net/2024-nacdep-conference

Heads up to check your inboxes soon for registration information for the April 17 Wednesday Webinar featuring Libby Christensen (be sure to check out this short bio to learn a little more about Libby: https://foodsystems.colostate.edu/team/libby-christensen/ )

Important Announcement to Check Your Inboxes:

As of April 2, additional scholarship funds have been made available to be used for registration and travel (based on available funds) to the NACDEP annual conference, thanks to conference host Prairie View A&M University, in collaboration with Texas A&M University. Some considerations include:

• 1890 and 1994 institution educators, including agents, specialists, and/or program coordinators

• 1862 institution county Extension educators

• Active NACDEP committee members

• First-time attendees

• Those with limited funds for professional meetings because of state or local budget restrictions

Note: This professional scholarship is non-transferable and has no cash value to the recipient in the event of cancellation of participation in the conference.

Application Deadline: Applications should be submitted to Ricky Atkins, NACDEP Association Manager, [email protected]

Application for second round are due no later than Friday, April 12 by 11:59 EST.

Inbox crazy full? You can find the application and information on the conference website:

https://www.nacdep.net/2024-nacdep-conference

Second Call for Articles for the NACDEP newsletter is in your inbox! Don't miss out, and don't miss the deadline! 😁

Don't forget - Nominations are open through May 31 for the JCEP Excellence in Extension Engagement Award. Learn more and apply at www.jcep.org/awards

Nominations are open through May 31 for the JCEP Excellence in Extension Engagement Award. Learn more and apply at www.jcep.org/awards

A reminder of the upcoming Wednesday Webinar (check your inboxes for details) - Creating Sustainable and Equitable Communities with Ramona Madhosingh-Hector!

A little bit about Ramona: Ramona is a Regional Specialized Agent in Urban Sustainability for the University of Florida/IFAS Extension and serves the Southwest District. Since 2010, she has developed educational programs that support and advance the region’s commitment to sustainability including programs focused on resource efficiency, community sustainability, and food systems. Ramona has a MSP in Urban and Regional Planning from Florida State University, a MS in Environmental Science from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, and a BS in Agriculture from the University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago.

Don't forget to tune in Wednesday to learn more about her amazing programming, and connect with the expert herself!

Only one week left to register for PILD!

Need registration information? Visit https://www.jcep.org/pild

Don't forget! Time is running out to register!

This year's PILD Keynote and Capstone Speakers, Dr. Ethan Orr and Dr. Jay Akridge, will have great thoughts, advice and ideas to share!

Need registration information? Visit https://www.jcep.org/pild

Check you inbox for connection information for Friday's DEI in CD Conversation:

Only two weeks left to register for PILD!

Need registration information? Visit https://www.jcep.org/pild

Don't miss this year's PILD Keynote and Capstone Speakers! Both Dr. Ethan Orr and Dr. Jay Akridge will have great thoughts, advice and ideas to share!

Need registration information? Visit https://www.jcep.org/pild