Comments from the Dean

Greetings!!!

First, a very special thank you to each of you who greeted or introduced yourselves to me at Fall Conference, it was a very special time and I really appreciated the interaction with all of you.

Second, I sensed strong enthusiasm for the future of UNL Extension at Fall Conference. We have so many exciting and challenging opportunities ahead of us. It will take our best effort to respond to these opportunities but I am absolutely confident that we will. And, the result will be a stronger, more effective UNL Extension program that will build confidence on the part of our stakeholders in our ability to deliver high quality Extension programming.

Third, I very much enjoyed my interaction with NCEA leadership and members at Fall Conference. From my perspective, a strong relationship between NCEA and UNL Extension leadership will help set the stage for individual and organizational success. Ann Fenton and I have started a dialogue about this perspective and Ann has already provided several important ideas for us to consider.

Fourth, I encourage everyone to take the time to view my presentation at fall conference. Not because I consider myself a rock star of any kind but because there are some very important messages for all of us that I hope you will all contemplate. My focus is on relevance and accomplishment leading to excellence. I want UNL Extension to be the most effective Extension program in the country (even better than Purdue…).

Last, Janel and I bought a house this weekend, looks like we are in this for the long haul!!!

Best wishes to all,

Chuck