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Tuesday, December 10
 

12:00pm EST

Welcome Lunch
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Daisy
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Daisy

12:15pm EST

Plenary Program- Introducing the Children, Youth, and Families At-Risk Professional Development and Technical Assistance Center
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Establish a baseline understanding of the CYFAR Initiative (e.g., the history of CYFAR)
  • Understand the purpose of the Seminar
  • Understand the purpose of CYFAR as a way for Extension to expand to new audiences
  • Understand the role of CYFAR PDTA Center
  • Learn why they are here
  • Learn why CYFAR is important
Speakers
avatar for Mark Otto

Mark Otto

Co-PI for the CYFAR, University of Minnesota Extension
Mark Otto is a co-PI for the CYFAR grant and the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the University of Minnesota Extension. Previously, Mark served as a project director for CYFAR, providing guidance and oversight on CYFAR team projects.  
avatar for Lynne Borden, Ph.D.

Lynne Borden, Ph.D.

CYFAR PDTA P.I., University of Minnesota Extension
Lynne M. Borden, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Research and Engagement and a Professor for the University of Minnesota Extension. In addition, Dr. Borden directs the Center for Research and Outreach, which utilizes a multidisciplinary approach integrating both research and outreach... Read More →
avatar for Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D.

Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D.

CYFAR PDTA P.I., Penn State University
Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D., is a professor of family and youth resilience and policy at Penn State University and the principal scientist of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, a university-wide applied research center. Since 1993, Dr. Perkins has provided... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm EST
Daisy

1:00pm EST

Plenary Panel - Understanding and Preparing to Apply for a Request for Application (RFA)
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Daisy
Objective:
The session is about reading an RFA—it doesn’t have to be the CYFAR RFA—about the sections and understanding what they are and what NIFA is ‘generally’ looking for.
  • Understand eligibility requirements
  • Understand the project goals
  • Understand the application and submission guidelines
  • Understand the evaluation criteria
  • Understand funding priorities and limitations
  • Understand budget requirements
  • Understand compliance and reporting requirements
  • Understanding the review process and timeline
  • Understand clarification and question requirements
  • Understand strategic alignment and justification
Speakers
avatar for Mark Otto

Mark Otto

Co-PI for the CYFAR, University of Minnesota Extension
Mark Otto is a co-PI for the CYFAR grant and the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the University of Minnesota Extension. Previously, Mark served as a project director for CYFAR, providing guidance and oversight on CYFAR team projects.  
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
Daisy

1:45pm EST

Networking Break
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:45pm - 2:00pm EST
Daisy
Objective: 
  • Allow time for movement
  • Allow time to clean-up the space after lunch
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:45pm - 2:00pm EST
Daisy

2:00pm EST

Building Relationships Rotation 1 - Identifying Partners
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Azalea
Objective:
  • How to identify organizational partnerships
  • How to develop a partnership with internal partners
  • How to identify internal partners who can serve as champions


Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Azalea

2:00pm EST

Building Relationships Rotation 2 - Organizational Partnerships
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Violet
Objective:
  • Understanding LGU organizational partners
  • Leveraging institutional support systems
  • Building long-term strategic partnerships
  • Problem-solving


Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Violet

2:00pm EST

Building Relationships Rotation 3 - Building Trust and Relationships
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Jasmine
Objective:
  • Understand aspects of trusting partnerships 
  • Role of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Jasmine

2:00pm EST

Building Relationships Rotation 4 - Understanding Communities
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Lily
Objective:
  • Learn how to identify the strengths and challenges faced by a community.
  • Identifying what you will bring to this community that will enhance and strengthen the community. 


Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Lily

3:30pm EST

Networking Break & Snack
Tuesday December 10, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EST
Daisy
Tuesday December 10, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EST
Daisy

3:45pm EST

Partnership Panel
Tuesday December 10, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Learn how successful partnerships are maintained, sustained, and adapted.
  • Learn about challenges and questions participants may have faced in establishing and caring for partnerships.
Speakers
avatar for Misty Blue-Terry, Ph.D.

Misty Blue-Terry, Ph.D.

CYFAR Land Grant University Coordinator, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Misty Blue-Terry is the Assistant Extension Administrator for Youth Families and Communities Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T). Before this role, she served as the 4-H specialist for science, technology, engineering, and... Read More →
avatar for Phillip L. Ealy, Ph.D.

Phillip L. Ealy, Ph.D.

PDTA Leadership Team Member & Coach, Penn State University
Phillip L. Ealy brings a wealth of leadership, mentoring, teaching, and coaching experience to his role as the coaching coordinator for the CYFAR PDTA Center. As a retired Army officer, he has honed his skills in guiding and mentoring others. He holds a Ph.D. in Workforce Education... Read More →
avatar for Autumn H. Cano-Guin, Ph.D.

Autumn H. Cano-Guin, Ph.D.

CYFAR Coach and Quality Youth Program Specialist, North Carolina State University
Dr. Autumn Cano-Guin is the Quality Youth Program Specialist for North Carolina 4-H Youth Development and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University. Autumn, a first-generation college graduate, is passionate... Read More →
avatar for Brian Kowalkowski

Brian Kowalkowski

Dean of Continuing Education, College of Menominee Nation
Brian Kowalkowski started at the College of Menominee Nation in 2007 as Assistant Director of Education Outreach Extension. Before that, he worked for the Menominee Tribal Government for nine years, first as a land use planner and then as a community resource planner.His current position... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
Daisy

4:30pm EST

Personal Break before Dinner
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Tuesday December 10, 2024 4:30pm - 6:00pm EST

5:45pm EST

Dinner and Workshop Tables - Develop a Partnership Plan
Tuesday December 10, 2024 5:45pm - 7:30pm EST
Daisy
Dinner (doors open at 5:45)
Workshop Tables: Develop a Partnership Plan
Objective:
  • Brainstorm Mutual Goals and Objectives 
  • Think about Communication Strategies
  • Develop a Partnership Plan
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Fahning, Ph.D.

Heidi Fahning, Ph.D.

REACH Lab Project Director, University of Minnesota Extension
Heidi Fahning serves as the REACH Lab Research Project Director. Heidi earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development from the University of Minnesota and most recently was a faculty member in the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. Her research... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 5:45pm - 7:30pm EST
Daisy
 
Wednesday, December 11
 

7:30am EST

Breakfast
Wednesday December 11, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am EST
Daisy
Wednesday December 11, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am EST
Daisy

8:00am EST

Plenary Program - CYFAR and 4-H Common Measures
Wednesday December 11, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Introduce CYFAR Common Measures
  • Explain the difference between 4-H Common Measures
  • Emphasize the requirement of CYFAR Common Measures
  • Share validity/reliability of Common Measures and grounding of Common Measures
  • Explain what data is collected, why we collect it, and how it is collected
  • Note: 1994 issue re: cultural appropriateness
Speakers
avatar for Lynne Borden, Ph.D.

Lynne Borden, Ph.D.

CYFAR PDTA P.I., University of Minnesota Extension
Lynne M. Borden, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Research and Engagement and a Professor for the University of Minnesota Extension. In addition, Dr. Borden directs the Center for Research and Outreach, which utilizes a multidisciplinary approach integrating both research and outreach... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EST
Daisy

8:30am EST

Plenary Program - Key Principles of Grant Writing
Wednesday December 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Understand the grant writing process
  • Understand the importance of the project concept
  • Understand the foundations of a persuasive narrative
  • Understand how to ground and link the budget to the narrative
  • Understand how partnerships strengthen a grant proposal
  • Understand how to identify and overcome common grant writing challenges (e.g., time, resources, writing skills)
  • Understand the reviewing and editing process (e.g., details)
Speakers
avatar for Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D.

Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D.

CYFAR PDTA P.I., Penn State University
Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D., is a professor of family and youth resilience and policy at Penn State University and the principal scientist of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, a university-wide applied research center. Since 1993, Dr. Perkins has provided... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Daisy

9:30am EST

Workshop Tables: Group Discussion
Wednesday December 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Please discuss with the table what they think the options/opportunities within their programs/systems are for partnership.
  • Discuss some potential common goals and objectives with these partners.
Speakers
avatar for Heidi Fahning, Ph.D.

Heidi Fahning, Ph.D.

REACH Lab Project Director, University of Minnesota Extension
Heidi Fahning serves as the REACH Lab Research Project Director. Heidi earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development from the University of Minnesota and most recently was a faculty member in the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. Her research... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Daisy

10:00am EST

Networking Break and Snack
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am EST
Daisy
Objective: 
  • Allow time for movement
  • Snack
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am EST
Daisy

10:30am EST

Program Planning Rotation 1 - Needs Assessment
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Violet
Objective:
  • Understand the benefits of a needs assessment
  • Understand how to conduct a needs assessment
Speakers
avatar for Autumn H. Cano-Guin, Ph.D.

Autumn H. Cano-Guin, Ph.D.

CYFAR Coach and Quality Youth Program Specialist, North Carolina State University
Dr. Autumn Cano-Guin is the Quality Youth Program Specialist for North Carolina 4-H Youth Development and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University. Autumn, a first-generation college graduate, is passionate... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Violet

10:30am EST

Program Planning Rotation 2 - Engaging Key Stakeholders
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Jasmine
Objective:
  • Understand the purpose of engaging key stakeholders
  • Understand strategies to involve key stakeholders
  • Understand the benefits of a collaborative partnership
Speakers
avatar for Misty Blue-Terry, Ph.D.

Misty Blue-Terry, Ph.D.

CYFAR Land Grant University Coordinator, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Misty Blue-Terry is the Assistant Extension Administrator for Youth Families and Communities Cooperative Extension at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T). Before this role, she served as the 4-H specialist for science, technology, engineering, and... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Jasmine

10:30am EST

Program Planning Rotation 3 - Integrating Cultural Competence
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Azalea
Objective:
  • Understand how to foster cultural competence and sensitivity
  • Explore strategies to integrate culturally relevant practices and values into program design and implementation
Speakers
avatar for Phillip L. Ealy, Ph.D.

Phillip L. Ealy, Ph.D.

PDTA Leadership Team Member & Coach, Penn State University
Phillip L. Ealy brings a wealth of leadership, mentoring, teaching, and coaching experience to his role as the coaching coordinator for the CYFAR PDTA Center. As a retired Army officer, he has honed his skills in guiding and mentoring others. He holds a Ph.D. in Workforce Education... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Azalea

10:30am EST

Program Planning Rotation 4 - Developing a Program Plan
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Lily
Objective:
  • Understand the purpose of a program plan
  • Understand how to develop a program plan
  • Understand how to integrate a program plan into a narrative 
Speakers
avatar for Kerri Ashurst, Ph.D.

Kerri Ashurst, Ph.D.

CYFAR PDTA Coach, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
Kerri Ashurst is a Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development in the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension unit at the University of Kentucky. She has worked with various grants focusing on outreach and support to families and has worked with CYFAR for over... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Lily

11:45am EST

Plenary Program Lunch - Outside Resources
Wednesday December 11, 2024 11:45am - 1:00pm EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Session Topic – Peer Review Process
  • Understand how NIFA proposals are reviewed and funded 
Speakers
avatar for Mark Otto

Mark Otto

Co-PI for the CYFAR, University of Minnesota Extension
Mark Otto is a co-PI for the CYFAR grant and the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the University of Minnesota Extension. Previously, Mark served as a project director for CYFAR, providing guidance and oversight on CYFAR team projects.  
Wednesday December 11, 2024 11:45am - 1:00pm EST
Daisy

1:00pm EST

Networking Break
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:00pm - 1:15pm EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Allow time for movement
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:00pm - 1:15pm EST
Daisy

1:15pm EST

Capacity Building Resource Rotation 1 - Survey Builder
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Azalea
Objective:
  • Expose participants to CYFAR PDTA tools
  • Demonstrate how Survey Builder functions and supports evaluation and monitoring planning

Part 2: Objective: 
  • Share resources and reconnect with the group

Speakers
avatar for Denae Harmon

Denae Harmon

Research Project Evaluator, University of Minnesota Extension
Denae is the REACH Lab evaluation specialist. She previously worked as a K-12 accreditation lead for international schools. Denae developed remote readiness protocols and coached school leaders as part of her accreditation work. She is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Azalea

1:15pm EST

Capacity Building Resource Rotation 2 - Card Sort
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Violet
Objective:
  • Expose participants to CYFAR PDTA tools
  • Demonstrate how Card Sort functions and can support partnership assessments
Part 2: Objective: 
  • Share resources and reconnect with the group

Speakers
avatar for Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D.

Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D.

CYFAR PDTA P.I., Penn State University
Daniel F. Perkins, Ph.D., is a professor of family and youth resilience and policy at Penn State University and the principal scientist of the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, a university-wide applied research center. Since 1993, Dr. Perkins has provided... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Violet

1:15pm EST

Capacity Building Resource Rotation 3 - SpiderWeb Tool
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Jasmine
Objective:
  • Expose participants to CYFAR PDTA tools
  • Demonstrate how SpiderWeb Tool functions and can support partnership assessments
Part 2: Objective: 
  • Share resources and reconnect with the group

Speakers
avatar for Lynne Borden, Ph.D.

Lynne Borden, Ph.D.

CYFAR PDTA P.I., University of Minnesota Extension
Lynne M. Borden, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Research and Engagement and a Professor for the University of Minnesota Extension. In addition, Dr. Borden directs the Center for Research and Outreach, which utilizes a multidisciplinary approach integrating both research and outreach... Read More →
avatar for Heidi Fahning, Ph.D.

Heidi Fahning, Ph.D.

REACH Lab Project Director, University of Minnesota Extension
Heidi Fahning serves as the REACH Lab Research Project Director. Heidi earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development from the University of Minnesota and most recently was a faculty member in the John Martinson Honors College at Purdue University. Her research... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Jasmine

1:15pm EST

Capacity Building Resources Rotation 4 - Logic Model Builder
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Lily
Objective:
  • Expose participants to CYFAR PDTA Center tools
  • Demonstrate how Logic Model Builder functions and can export a logic model

Part 2: Objective: 
  • Share resources and reconnect with the group



Speakers
avatar for Autumn H. Cano-Guin, Ph.D.

Autumn H. Cano-Guin, Ph.D.

CYFAR Coach and Quality Youth Program Specialist, North Carolina State University
Dr. Autumn Cano-Guin is the Quality Youth Program Specialist for North Carolina 4-H Youth Development and an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences at North Carolina State University. Autumn, a first-generation college graduate, is passionate... Read More →
avatar for Kerri Ashurst, Ph.D.

Kerri Ashurst, Ph.D.

CYFAR PDTA Coach, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
Kerri Ashurst is a Senior Extension Specialist for Family and Relationship Development in the Family and Consumer Sciences Extension unit at the University of Kentucky. She has worked with various grants focusing on outreach and support to families and has worked with CYFAR for over... Read More →
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EST
Lily

2:00pm EST

Network Break and Snack
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:15pm EST
Daisy
Objective: 
  • Allow time for movement
  • Coffee/Tea 
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:15pm EST
Daisy

4:00pm EST

Plenary - The Budget and Budget Justification
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Understand what NIFA needs from each Land Grant Universities
  • Learn strategies for developing a budget
  • Learn strategies for developing a sound budget narrative
  • Learn strategies for navigating their LGU grant/budget office
Speakers
avatar for Mark Otto

Mark Otto

Co-PI for the CYFAR, University of Minnesota Extension
Mark Otto is a co-PI for the CYFAR grant and the Director of Strategic Partnerships at the University of Minnesota Extension. Previously, Mark served as a project director for CYFAR, providing guidance and oversight on CYFAR team projects.  
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Daisy

6:00pm EST

Dinner and Workshop Tables - Evaluation and Monitoring (doors open at 5:45)
Wednesday December 11, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Daisy
Dinner (doors open at 5:45)
Workshop Tables:  Evaluation and  Monitoring
Objective:
  • Discuss what their past experiences and feelings are about ‘evaluation and monitoring’
  • Discuss what they think their opportunities may be regarding evaluation and monitoring
  • Discuss how they may address challenges related to evaluation and monitoring
Wednesday December 11, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Daisy
 
Thursday, December 12
 

7:30am EST

Breakfast
Thursday December 12, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am EST
Daisy
Thursday December 12, 2024 7:30am - 8:00am EST
Daisy

9:00am EST

Plenary - Managing your Project
Thursday December 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Understanding Best Practices for managing or co-managing projects
  • Identify key project management phases
  • Gain awareness of common challenges that may impact projects
Thursday December 12, 2024 9:00am - 10:00am EST
Daisy

10:00am EST

Networking Break
Thursday December 12, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am EST
Daisy
Objective: 
  • Allow time for movement
  • Coffee/Tea 
Thursday December 12, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am EST
Daisy

10:15am EST

Plenary - Planning for Sustainability
Thursday December 12, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Understand what Sustainability is
  • Learn how to plan for sustainability
  • Learn how to identify and leverage community resources for sustainability
Thursday December 12, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Daisy

11:00am EST

Closing Remarks
Thursday December 12, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Daisy
Objective:
  • Learn about follow-up actions (e.g., phone calls, network calls, mentor calls, etc.)
  • Learn about important contacts for assistance (e.g., CYFAR PDTA staff)
Thursday December 12, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Daisy

11:30am EST

End and pick up box lunch
Thursday December 12, 2024 11:30am - 11:45am EST
Daisy
Thursday December 12, 2024 11:30am - 11:45am EST
Daisy
 
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