2005 NACDEP Conference Proceedings

Proceedings

Tuesday, February 15, 2005
2	p.m.	Registration (will remain open until 8 p.m.)
3	p.m.	NACDEP Board Meeting—Hawaiian 4
4	p.m.	Set-up for Poster Session—Grand Ballroom
6	p.m.	Poster Session/Reception—Grand Ballroom
		1.	Community Builders Lucinda Baron Robbins—Penn State University Cooperative Extension & Outreach
		2.	Improving Board and Organizational Effectiveness: Nonprofit Organization Board and Staff Training for Nonprofit and Faith-Based Organizations Lionel (Bo) Beaulieu—Southern Rural Development Center Christopher Sieverdes—Clemson University Ernie Hughes—Southern University Charles Sheppard—Alcorn State University
		3.	Facilitation Resources Cindy Bigger and Barbara Radke—University of Minnesota Extension Service
		4.	Analysis of Factors Shaping Community Agency: A Comparison of Rural Communities in Ireland and America Mark Brennan—University of Florida
		5.	National Issues Forum Discussion Guide: Affordable Housing Kathleen Brown, Jeri Marxman, Ruby Lingle and Larry Wilson—University of Illinois Extension
		6.	Economic Development Niche in Child Care Business Pamela Brown—Texas Cooperative Extension
		7.	Community Vitality Center of Iowa Sandra Charvat Burke—Iowa State University Craig Hertel—Iowa State University Extension
		8.	County Property Tax Advisory Committees: Input, Education and Decision-making Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel—University of Nebraska
		9.	The Western Extension Leadership Development (WELD) Program Steven Burr—Utah State University
		10	LeadNet: Michigan’s Leadership Development Network Elaine Bush and Janice Hartough—Michigan State University Extension
		11.	Alabama Extension Partnerships for Economic Development Through Tourism Thomas Chesnutt and Arturo Menefee—Alabama Cooperative Extension System
		12.	EVOLVE, Extension Volunteer Organization for Leadership Vitality and Enterprise Rhonda Shipp and Roger Coupal—University of Wyoming
		13.	Online Education for BR&E Consulting, BR&E Research Report Writing and Festival and Event Management Michael Darger—University of Minnesota Extension Service
		14.	The Rural Community College Initiative: Building Bridges Between Land-Grant Institutions and Community and Tribal Colleges Mary Emery and Cornelia Butler Flora—North Central Regional Center for Rural Development Lionel (Bo) Beaulieu and Alan Barefield—Southern Rural Development Center
		15.	Community Capitals: A Tool for Evaluating the Strategic Nature of Interventions and Projects Cornelia Butler Flora and Mary Emery— North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
		16.	The Northeast Extension Land Use Toolbox and Network Stephan Goetz—Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development/ The Pennsylvania State University
		17.	Youth City Council Program Stanley Guy—Utah State University
		18.	Leadership Training for Rural Librarians Anita Hall—University of Nebraska
		19.	NACDEP Informational Display Rod Howe—Cornell University
		20.	Teaching Entrepreneurship to Extension Audiences Sarah Howe, Steve Hines and James Nelson—University of Idaho
		21.	Community Development: Foundations of Practice Rod Howe—Cornell University
		22.	Susquehanna County CIN: Connecting a Community Joann Kowalski—Penn State University Cooperative Extension & Outreach
		23.	Local Government CECH-UP Stephen Jeanetta—University of Missouri Extension
		24.	Shared Government Services: Building Collaboration and Assessing Citizen Support in Two Iowa Communities Kathlene Larson—Iowa State University
		25.	Participatory Rural Assessment: The Hopi Farmer Assessment Matthew Livingston—University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Cornelia Butler Flora—North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
		26.	HealthConnect: Linking Communities to Healthcare Chance McDavid and Garen Evans—Mississippi State University Extension Service
		27.	Employee Education Program Wayne Moore—University of Missouri Extension
		28.	Bridging the Leadership Gap in Rural Communities Catherine Rasmussen—University of Minnesota Extension Service
		29.	Process Skills in Community Organizations: Available in Electronic Format Jerry Robinson, Jr.—Delta State University
		30.	Project for Partnering Landscape and Community Enhancement Christopher Seeger and Timothy Borich—Iowa State University
		31.	Developing Community Through Faith-Based Initiatives: The Rhetoric and Reality Mark Small—Clemson University
		32.	Use of the Integrated Pollution Source Inventory (IPSI) Model in Targeted Watershed Improvement George Smith—University of Tennessee Extension
		33.	Calculating and Utilizing Human and Economic Vitality Indices for Resource Planning in Georgia Katy Swickard and John McKissick—University of Georgia
		34.	Leadership Enhancement and Development (LEAD) Kathee Tift—University of Idaho
		35.	Growing a Community is Like Growing a Business (PDF format, 63 kb) Cassy Venters and Gwen Richtermeyer—University of Missouri Extension
		36.	Learning Preferences and Experiences (PDF format, 470 kb) Gwen Richtermeyer and Cassy Venters—University of Missouri Extension
		37.	Utah State University’s Institute for Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Steven Burr—Utah State University
		38.	The National Extension Tourism (NET) Design Team Steven Burr—Utah State University
		39.	Getting Rural Virginia Connected: A Vision for the Future Pamela Gibson and Alinda Uzel—Virginia Polytechnic Institute
		40.	Reaching Out to Our New Hispanic Neighbors Susan Tharp and Sam Cordes
		41.	CED for the 21st Century: An On-line Class on Basic Economic Development David Darling

Wednesday, February 16, 2005
7	a.m.	Registration (will remain open until noon)
7	a.m.	Breakfast—Grand Ballroom
8	a.m.	Opening Session—South Pacific 6
		Welcome to Nevada and the 2005 NACDEP Conference John Burton, Co-Chair, 2005 Conference Committee Overview of Conference Agenda and Introduction of 2005 Conference Committee Members Jeri Marxman, Co-Chair, 2005 Conference Committee Transition Team and New NACDEP Officers: Welcome and Introductions Walt Whitmer, Transition Team Chair Kathleen Tweeten, NACDEP President Welcome and Brief Remarks Colien Hefferan, USDA/CSREES Special Introductions and Thanks John Burton, Co-Chair, 2005 Conference Committee Awarding of Door Prizes Introduction of Opening Speakers John Burton, Co-Chair, 2005 Conference Committee
9	a.m.	Keynote Speakers—South Pacific 6
		Building Community: It Really Does Matter Scott Peters, Cornell University John Allen, Western Rural Development Center
10	a.m.	Break—Grand Ballroom
10:30	a.m.	Concurrent Session 1 (speakers have been invited and are subject to change)
		A.	Economic Development—Rural Tourism Tradewinds 2 Moderator—Thomas Chesnutt
		Bootstrap Tourism: Developing Rural Tourism from Scratch Bill Richardson—West Virginia University Extension Service TED: Tourism Economic Development—Learning the Model and Process Through a Community and County Case Study Roger Merchant—University of Maine Cooperative Extension
		B.	Community Decision-making Hawaiian 4 Moderator—John Jacob
		Working with Controversial Issues in Communities: Extension as Public Issues Educators Janet Ayres—Purdue University Steven Daniels—Utah State University Kay Haaland—Washington State University Extension Loretta Singletary—University of Nevada Cooperative Extension Steve Smutko—North Carolina State University
		C.	Education and Workforce Development Hawaiian 1 Moderator—Gae Broadwater
		Workforce Campaign: Building Positive Work Character Pamela Brown—Texas Cooperative Extension Partners for Quality Childcare Jeanne Holland—Mississippi State University Project RIO (Re-Integration of Offenders) Serving Ex Offenders in Dothan/Houston County—A Pilot Project for the State of Alabama Rosalind James—Alabama Cooperative Extension System
		D.	Information Technology Tradewinds 1 Moderator—Rae Montgomery
		Information Technology and Rural Community Development: Lessons from Pennsylvania William Shuffstall—Penn State University Cooperative Extension & Outreach Information Technology: Ensuring the High Touch Remains with the High Tech William Gillis and Matthew Mitchell—Washington State University
		E.	Local Government and Community Services Hawaiian 2 Moderator—Notie Lansford, Jr.
		Which Way is Right? Kathleen Brown, Terry Feinberg, Ruby Lingle, Jeri Marxman and Larry Wilson—University of Illinois Extension Community Education: Response to a Crisis JoAnne Skelly—University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
		F.	Land Use and Natural Resources—Enhancing Our Natural Resources Through Education and Economic Diversification Tradewinds 3 Moderator—Staci Emm
		Living on the Land: Stewardship for Small Acreages Douglas Stienbarger—Washington State University Extension Community Education through Watershed Resources Protection Planning Beverly Maltsberger—University of Missouri Extension Discover Northeast Louisiana Outdoors Cynthia Pilcher—LSU Agricultural Center
		G.	Leadership Development Hawaiian 3 Moderator—Christopher Sieverdes
		Keys to Successful Leadership Development Programs: Lessons Learned from the Iowa State University Extension Experience Norman Riggs and Alan Vandehaar—Iowa State University Extension Newly Elected Officials Guide to Ohio Local Government David Civittolo—Ohio State University Extension
12	p.m.	Lunch—South Pacific 6
1	p.m.	Concurrent Session 2 (speakers have been invited and are subject to change)
		A.	Economic Development—Community Economic Development Tools Tradewinds 2 Moderator—Henry Cothran
		Alabama Agri-Tourism Trail: A Partnership in Action Thomas Chesnutt and Arturo Menefee, Alabama Cooperative Extension System A Tool Kit for Extension Economic Development Programs James Nelson—University of Idaho Michael Woods—Oklahoma State University Downtown and Business District Market Analysis Toolbox Bill Ryan and Matt Kures—University of Wisconsin—Extension
		B.	Community Decision-making Hawaiian 4 Moderator—Peter Barcinas
		Defining Community Health Larry Dickerson—University of Alaska Cooperative Extension Service Community Forums: Addressing Health, Education and Workforce Disparities of Latino Immigrants Residing in Midwestern Communities Benjamin Mueller—University of Illinois
		C.	Education and Workforce Development Hawaiian 1 Moderator—Deborah Tootle
		Networking Our Neighborhoods William Woodrum and Jenny Fertig—West Virginia State University Extension Youth Resource Mapping Kathleen Brown—University of Illinois Extension
		D.	Information Technology Tradewinds 1 Moderator—William Shuffstall
		Bridging the Digital Divide Through Strategic Partnerships Rae Montgomery and Dick Senese—University of Minnesota Extension Service e-Business Survey Results in Educational Programming Dennis Kahl and Connie Hancock—University of Nebraska
		E.	Local Government and Community Services Hawaiian 2 Moderator—Diana Laughlin
		Tomorrow’s Leaders: Understanding Local Government Curriculum for High School Students Terry Feinberg and Jeri Marxman—University of Illinois Extension Bryan Smith—Township Officials of Illinois Gary Koch—Illinois Municipal League The Institutionalization of Community Policing: Findings from a Five-State Organizational Assessment Process Kelsey Gray and Michael Erp—Washington State University Extension
		F.	Land Use and Natural Resources—Land Use Case Studies Tradewinds 3 Moderator—Craig Hertel
		Smart Growth in Brevard County, Florida James Fletcher—University of Florida Comprehensive Land Use Plan Task Force Michael Reetz—Purdue Extension Land Use Case Studies—Three Approaches to Facilitating Countywide Land Use Decisions Paul Roback—University of Wisconsin—Extension
		G.	Leadership Development Hawaiian 3 Moderator—Roger Coupal
		The Native American Culture: Contributing to the Richness of Partnerships and Programming Barbara Radke and Dawn Newman—University of Minnesota Extension Service
2:30	p.m.	Break—Grand Ballroom
3	p.m.	Research Roundtables—South Pacific 6
3:40	p.m.	Research Roundtables, repeated—South Pacific 6
4:20	p.m.	Research Roundtables, repeated—South Pacific 6
		1.	Evaluating the Prevalence of Small Businesses within a Community Glenn Muske and Michael Woods—Oklahoma State University
		2.	Entrepreneurship as an Important Economic Development Strategy Gwen Richtermeyer and Cassy Venters—University of Missouri Extension
		3.	The Importance of Financial, Human and Social Capital During the Gestation Stage of the Entrepreneurial Process for Rural Entrepreneurs in Indiana Maria Marshall—Purdue University
		4.	Consumer Preference Studies: What Do Customers Want from Their Downtown Businesses? Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel—University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
		5.	Antique Retailer Success Factors: A BR&E Analysis Christopher Sieverdes—Clemson University Sharon Strouse—Ohio State University
		6.	Realizing the Benefits of Cruise Ship Tourism in Bar Harbor, Maine Todd Gabe and James McConnon—University of Maine
		7.	Agritourism and Economic Development Michael Best and Katy Swickard—University of Georgia
		8.	Community Economic Analysis: Then and Now Jerry Hembd—University of Wisconsin-Superior
		9.	Leaders, Development Strategies, Lessons Learned and Community Capitals Sandra Charvat Burke—Iowa State University
		10.	Residential Sprawl Growth Patterns and the Impact on County Budgets William Molnar—Clemson University
		11.	Evaluating the Benefits of A Special Tourism Tax in Mississippi Albert Myles—Mississippi State University
		12.	Efficacy of Community Participation and Decision-making Efforts: Perception or Reality? Marlene Rebori—University of Nevada–Reno
		13.	Evaluating County Leadership Development Using a Logic Model James Resick—University of Wisconsin-Extension
		14.	Citizen-Government Relations: Engaging Citizens with County Government Albert Kowitz and Debra Kollock—Washington State University
		15.	Community Profiles: A Participatory Action-Planning Approach Michele Gagne and Charles French—University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension
		16.	Influences on Perceived Quality of Life in Rural Communities: An Opportunity for Community Level Public Issues Education Programs Loretta Singletary—University of Nevada Cooperative Extension
		17.	Spatial Analysis for Public School Decision Support Monica Haddad—Iowa State University Extension
		18.	Health Connect—Linking Communities to Healthcare Garen Evans and Chance McDavid—Mississippi State University Extension Service
		19.	Evaluating Community Development Education Programs: Lessons from an Evaluation of the Community Development Academy Stephen Jeanetta, Mary Simon Leuci and Johanna Reed Adams— University of Missouri Extension
		20.	Improving Program Delivery and Development: Extension CD Learning Style and Personality Type Preferences Gregory Davis—The Ohio State University
		21.	Identifying the Public Value of Extension Programs Laura Kalambokidis—University of Minnesota
		22.	Is Anybody Working in American Indian Country? Joseph Hiller—University of Arizona
		23.	Developing Regional Economic Plans and Strategies: A Collaborative Partnership of a Land-Grant University, State Government and Regional Stakeholders Christine Nolan and Sam Cordes—Purdue Extension
		24.	The Extension Service as a Learning Organization Van Ayers—University of Missouri
		25.	Public Perceptions of Endangered Species Protection Michael Gaffney and Kay Haaland—Washington State University Extension
		26.	Real Property Taxes and Farm Income in Pennsylvania Timothy Kelsey—The Pennsylvania State University
5	p.m.	Adjourn (Dinner on your own)

Thursday, February 17, 2005
7	a.m.	Breakfast—South Pacific 6
8	a.m.	Concurrent Session 3 (speakers have been invited and are subject to change)
		A.	Economic Development—Customer Service/Entrepreneurship Tradewinds 2 Moderator—Kathleen Tweeten
		Customer Relations—An Avenue for Economic Growth Cynthia Pilcher and Kay Tettleton—LSU Agricultural Center How to Give Yourself a Raise (Customer Impact—The Value of an Individual) Brian Gion—North Dakota State University Extension Service Micro-Enterprise Development Kenneth Martin—West Virginia University Extension Service
		B.	Community Decision-making Hawaiian 4 Moderator—Ellen Rowe
		Creating Sustainable Communities: Process, Tools and Techniques Myra Moss and Bill Grunkemeyer—Ohio State University Extension Community Capitals: A Framework for Action Mary Emery and Cornelia Butler Flora—North Central Regional Center for Rural Development
		C.	Education and Workforce Development Hawaiian 1 Moderator—Edwin Jones
		Developing Skills for the Workforce: Training Programs for Youth Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel—University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension At Your Service: Working with Multicultural Customers Cynthia Messer—University of Minnesota Partnering with OneStop Centers: Getting Involved with Workforce Development Andrew Barrett—Northeast Indiana Workforce Investment Board
		D.	Information Technology Tradewinds 1 Moderator—Rae Montgomery
		Community Technology Weaknesses Revealed by the Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster: An Extension Opportunity Stephen Brown—University of Texas at San Antonio MarketMaker: An Online Marketing Tool to Connect Farmer Entrepreneurs to Consumer Markets Darlene Knipe—University of Illinois Extension
		E.	Local Government and Community Services Hawaiian 2 Moderator—Timothy Kelsey
		Local Government Financial Trends Report Notie Lansford, Jr.—Oklahoma State University A Guide to Indicators of Municipal Financial Condition John Leatherman—Kansas State University Michigan’s County Commissioner Academy John Amrhein—Michigan State University Extension
		F.	Land Use and Natural Resources—Place-Based Food and Energy Opportunities Tradewinds 3 Moderator—Scott Peters
		Energy and Food Security: A Case Study of Regional Extension Programming John Nettleton—Cornell University Cooperative Extension A Place at the Table: Explorations in Heritage Harvest Areas Development Duncan Hilchey—Cornell University
		G.	Leadership Development Hawaiian 3 Moderator—Kendra Wells
		Building System Capacity for Community Vitality Cynthia Flynn, Beth Tucker, Juanita O'Campo Waits and Barry Bequette— University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Strategic Adult Leadership Training (S.A.L.T.) Kay Tettleton—LSU Agricultural Center
9:30	a.m.	Break—Grand Ballroom
10	a.m.	Concurrent Session 4 (speakers have been invited and are subject to change)
		A.	Economic Development—Rural Business Development Tradewinds 2 Moderator—Michael Woods
		Value Added Entrepreneurship Alan Barefield—Southern Rural Development Center Regional Food Supply Chains as a Tool for Rural Economic Development John Pike, Richard Knipe and Darlene Knipe—University of Illinois Extension Using Regional Identity to Shape Economic Development: The Missouri Regional Cuisines Project Letitia Johnson—University of Missouri Extension
		B.	Community Decision-making Hawaiian 4 Moderator—Gae Broadwater
		Youth-Adult Partnerships—Changing the Way Community Decisions are Made Beth Tucker and Katie Proctor—University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Sustainable Community Youth Leadership Project Michael Davis—North Carolina State University Extension Resources for Integrating Immigrant Populations into Rural Communities Mary Simon Leuci and Stephen Jeanetta—University of Missouri Extension Steve Padgitt—Iowa State University
		C.	Education and Workforce Development Hawaiian 1 Moderator—Charles Sheppard
		Building an Ethical Workforce in Today’s World Dora Ann Hatch, Deborah Cross and Winzer Andrews, Sr.—Louisiana State University Extension Strengthening Your Healthcare Workforce through Partnerships with Area Health Education Centers Bettie Rundlett and Steven Meltzer—Washington State University Extension
		D.	Information Technology Tradewinds 1 Moderator—Marie Ruemenapp
		Access e-Government Phyllis Schoenholz—University of Nebraska Barbara Radke—University of Minnesota Cooperative Extension William Shuffstall—Penn State University Cooperative Extension & Outreach Real Estate Records and E-Government: Issues, Stakeholders, Costs and Web Development Sandra Charvat Burke—Iowa State University
		E.	Local Government and Community Services Hawaiian 2 Moderator—John Leatherman
		Return on Community Investment: A Tool for the Economic Evaluation of Community-Based Social and Health Services Bethany Adams and Eric Scorsone—University of Kentucky Cutting Edge Community Health Programs Gerald Doeksen—Oklahoma State University Paul McNamara—University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Val Schott—Oklahoma Office of Rural Health Richard Maurer—University of Kentucky
		F.	Land Use and Natural Resources—State Level Programs Tradewinds 3 Moderator—Lorie Higgins
		Purdue Land Use Team—Informed Public Decision-making Mark Spelbring and Robert McCormick—Purdue Extension Using Land Use Planning and Regulation to Conserve Natural Resources William Elmendorf—The Pennsylvania State University
		G.	Leadership Development Hawaiian 3 Moderator—Kristi Ford
		Focus on Community Development through Nonprofit Organizations, Leadership and Volunteer Development Elizabeth Bolton and Mark Brennan—University of Florida Evaluating and Documenting Impact in Local Government Leadership Training for Public Officials Joseph Lucente—Ohio State University Extension
11:30	a.m.	Lunch—South Pacific 6
12:30	p.m.	Concurrent Session 5 (speakers have been invited and are subject to change)
		A.	Economic Development—Understanding Your Community Tradewinds 2 Moderator—James McConnon
		Economic Impact Analysis: An Extension Training Program Michael Woods—Oklahoma State University William Molnar—Clemson University Using Employment Data to Better Understand Your Local Economy Stephan Goetz—Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development/The Pennsylvania State University Developing a Community Profile Henry Cothran—University of Florida
		B.	Community Decision-making Hawaiian 4 Moderator—Mary Peabody
		Concept Mapping: Merging Science and Art in Collaborative Planning Don Tobias and Tim Cullenen—Cornell University Recreating a Sense of Place: Utilizing Public History to Build Community Kay Gasen and Miranda Duncan—University of Missouri Extension The Nebraska Rural Initiative: Helping Build Communities of the Future Sandy Scofield, Cheryl Burkhart-Kriesel, Connie Francis, Connie Hancock, Dennis Kahl, Phyllis Schoenholz and Dewey Teel—University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension
		C.	Education and Workforce Development Hawaiian 1 Moderator—Gae Broadwater
		Creating a Community Education/Extension Center in Rural Counties James Woolf—Purdue Extension Barksdale Reading Institute Leaders in Literacy Kimberly Triplett and Jenifer Moore—Mississippi State University
		D.	Information Technology Tradewinds 1 Moderator—William Shuffstall
		Uncover the Secrets of CYFERnet: Materials, Training and More Janet Kurzynske—University of Kentucky Susan Jakes—North Carolina State University The Rural Early Childhood Mapping Project Cathy Grace—Mississippi State University Ann Peton—University of Missouri
		E.	Local Government and Community Services Hawaiian 2 Moderator—Gerald Doeksen
		Public Water System Assistance Programs: Keeping Mississippi’s Public Water Systems Afloat Paige Manning—Mississippi State University Extension Service Planning and Partnerships Jody Horntvedt, Mary Laeger-Hagemeister and Catherine Rasmussen—University of Minnesota Extension Service
		F.	Land Use and Natural Resources—Community and Environmental Youth Programming Tradewinds 3 Moderator—James Freed
		Community Planning Educational Program for Youth Neal Fogle—Penn State Cooperative Extension & Outreach Land and Water Links: Local Strategies for Environmental Education Annie Jones—University of Wisconsin—Extension
		G.	Leadership Development Hawaiian 3 Moderator—Stacy Turner
		The Leadership Ladder Rhonda Shipp—University of Wyoming Cooperative Extension Service Communicating Your Way Through Conflict Mary Robb—Michigan State University Extension
2	p.m.	Break—Grand Ballroom
2:30	p.m.	Concurrent Session 6 (speakers have been invited and are subject to change)
		A.	Economic Development—Community Case Studies Tradewinds 2 Moderator—Karen Biers
		Wingspan: A State-based Economic Development Initiative that is Redefining the Role of Utah State University Extension Steven Daniels—Utah State University Crossroads Institute: Building a Community from the Inside Out Gary Larrowe—Virginia Cooperative Extension Reinventing the Rural Delta Economy: The Tri-State Initiative Deborah Tootle—LSU Agricultural Center
		B.	Community Decision-making Hawaiian 4 Moderator—Thomas Keohan
		Extension and Community Outreach Configurations at Land-grant Universities Priscilla Salant—University of Idaho Using Community Issue Forums to Promote Community Action Susan Jakes—North Carolina State University Barbara Brown—Clemson University Building Community Collaborations Ellen Rowe—University of Vermont Extension
		C.	Education and Workforce Development Hawaiian 1 Moderator—Winzer Andrews, Sr.
		Youth Fire and Emergency Services Day Jerry Chizek—Iowa State University Extension Workforce Diversity: Building the Workforce of the Future Sue Bandy and Emily Johnson—University of Illinois Extension
		D.	Information Technology Tradewinds 1 Moderator—Marie Ruemenapp
		Using Web Based Interactive Video to Enhance University of Florida IFAS Extension Operations Pete Vergot—University of Florida Extension Access for Outreach and Engagement: Results of a National Survey of Land-Grant Web Sites Debra Kollock—Washington State University
		E.	Local Government and Community Services Hawaiian 2 Moderator—Terry Feinberg
		Community College, Tribal College and Land-grant University Partnerships Gary Smith—University of Alaska-Fairbanks John Allen—Western Rural Development Center Building Partnerships and Reaching Stakeholders: A Key to Marketing Extension Community Development Programs Sharon Strouse—Ohio State University Extension Christopher Sieverdes—Clemson University
		F.	Land Use and Natural Resources—Potpourri of Land Use and Natural Resources Programs Tradewinds 3 Moderator—Scott Peters
		Building a United Growth Coalition—Making the Urban/Rural Connection on Land Use Carol Townsend and Kendra Wills—Michigan State University Extension Citizen Forums for Public Issues Education on Land Use Joseph Konen—Ohio State University Extension Salt Cedar Eradication in Northeastern New Mexico Pete Walden and Robert Coppedge—New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service
		G.	Leadership Development Hawaiian 3 Moderator—Carl Thompson
		LEAD 2005: Youth Leadership Program Georgia Stuart-Simmons—University of Missouri Extension Leadership LaGrange County Merrily Hamp—Purdue Extension
4	p.m.	NACDEP Business Meeting—South Pacific 6
6	p.m.	Adjourn (Dinner on your own)

Friday, February 18, 2005
7	a.m.	Breakfast—Grand Ballroom
8	a.m.	Regional Meetings
		North Central Region—Hawaiian 3-4 Northeast Region—Tradewinds 3 Southern Region—Tradewinds 1-2 Western Region—Hawaiian 1-2
9	a.m.	Break—Grand Ballroom
9:30	a.m.	Capstone Speaker—South Pacific 6
		Smart Communities: What It Takes Suzanne Morse, Pew Partnership for Civic Change
10:30	a.m.	NACDEP President's Address—South Pacific 6
11:45	a.m.	Conference Adjourn
12	p.m.	NACDEP Board Meeting—Caribbean 1

For more information about the conference, contact the conference co-chairs: Jeri Marxman, jmarxman@uiuc.edu , (217) 244-2850 or John Burton, burtonj@unce.unr.edu, (775) 784-7070.

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