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Tuesday, December 10
 

12:00pm EST

Welcome Lunch
Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
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Tuesday December 10, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
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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
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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
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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
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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
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1:45pm EST

Networking Break
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:45pm - 2:00pm EST
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Objective: 
  • Allow time for movement
  • Allow time to clean-up the space after lunch
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:45pm - 2:00pm EST
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3:30pm EST

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

Partnership Panel
Tuesday December 10, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm EST
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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 →
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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
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6:00pm EST

Dinner and Workshop Tables - Develop a Partnership Plan (doors open at 5:45)
Tuesday December 10, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
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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 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
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Wednesday, December 11
 

7:30am EST

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

Plenary Program - CYFAR and 4-H Common Measures
Wednesday December 11, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EST
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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
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8:30am EST

Plenary Program - Building Writing Capacity
Wednesday December 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
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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
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9:30am EST

Workshop Tables: Group Reflection
Wednesday December 11, 2024 9:30am - 10:00am EST
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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
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10:00am EST

Networking Break and Snack
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am EST
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Objective: 
  • Allow time for movement
  • Snack
Wednesday December 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am EST
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11:45am EST

Plenary Program Lunch - Outside Resources
Wednesday December 11, 2024 11:45am - 1:00pm EST
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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
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1:00pm EST

Networking Break
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:00pm - 1:15pm EST
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Objective:
  • Allow time for movement
Wednesday December 11, 2024 1:00pm - 1:15pm EST
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2:00pm EST

Network Break and Snack
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:15pm EST
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Objective: 
  • Allow time for movement
  • Coffee/Tea 
Wednesday December 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:15pm EST
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4:00pm EST

Plenary - The Budget and Budget Justification
Wednesday December 11, 2024 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
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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
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6:00pm EST

Dinner and Workshop Tables - Evaluation and Monitoring (doors open at 5:45)
Wednesday December 11, 2024 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
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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
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Thursday, December 12
 

7:30am EST

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

Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Thursday December 12, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EST
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Thursday December 12, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am EST
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8:30am EST

Plenary - Managing Your Project
Thursday December 12, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am EST
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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 8:30am - 10:00am EST
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10:00am EST

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

Plenary - Planning for Sustainability
Thursday December 12, 2024 10:15am - 11:00am EST
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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
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11:00am EST

Closing Remarks
Thursday December 12, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
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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
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11:30am EST

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