Tuesday Morning Notes

June 7, 2005


The Extension Scholars program is pleased to announce four new interns for 2005-2007. Congratulations to Bryan Chadd, Evelyn Whitmer, Jan Norquest and Mike Hauser. There were many excellent applications. Thanks to Lynne Borden and the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences for making this program possible.

Julie Adamcin presented at the Coordinating Council for Juvenile Justice this past week in Washington, D.C. Cathann Kress, Director, Youth Development, National 4-H Headquarters, commented that Julie "did a great job sharing her knowledge and credibility in a way that greatly impressed the Council. All of 4-H will benefit from her actions."

Reminder on Cash Receiving policies - upon receipt of funds: 1) verify the cash or checks; 2) endorse checks with a restrictive endorsement; 3) provide the payer with evidence that the funds were received (if a receipt is requested); 4) place all items immediately in a locked drawer, cash box, or safe; 5) log receipts; and 6) process and deposit the monies daily, or at minimum once per week for off-campus units. Receipt of monies should be divided between two individuals. For further information, see section 8.10 of the FSO policies handbook on-line at http://www.fso.arizona.edu/fso/deptman/8/810recpt.html or contact Glenda Thompson (621-3621/ tglenda@ag.arizona.edu) or Patti B. (621-5308 / pattib@ag.arizona.edu)

Reminder on P-Card charges: airline tickets and any applicable fees are exempt from the 5.6% Use Tax and should not be applied. Check the tax exempt box when you are reconciling/approving transactions.

It has been six months since the last update, but the latest version of the downloadable Extension Faculty/Staff Roster (6/1/05) is now available under the "Directory" section of our website (http://ag.arizona.edu/extension/directory/index.html), then click on "Roster (pdf) - June 1, 2005" in the bottom, right-hand corner.

UPCOMING DATES:

June 21: "On-line Survey Design Video-Conference Call" - on-line surveys are a useful tool for gathering data. Explore some of the available systems in this one hour, video conference call at 10:00am with Dr. Lisa Lauxman (sponsored by the professional development working group). Basic survey design will be briefly covered. There are only 15 lines being reserved on a first come basis. If you would like to participate on the conference call, contact Jennifer Stapp (520-621-7205 / jenstapp@ag.arizona.edu).







James A. Christenson, Ph.D.
(jimc@cals.arizona.edu)
Associate Dean and Director
Arizona Cooperative Extension
Forbes, Room 301
Tucson, Arizona 85721
520/621-7205
520/621-1314 FAX