1	Future Directions… A five year review . . . What are the results?
2	2004 Extension Conference Program Objectives Encourage and support personal and professional excellence Enhance and showcase enthusiasm, devotion and strong regard for Extension Introduce UT Extension’s marketing strategies Prepare for success amid organizational and environmental change Explore cultural and demographic trends
3	2004 Extension Conference Shirley Hastings, Chair Tammy Algood Beth Bell Joseph Donaldson Amy Elizer Patsy Ezell John Ferrell Charles Goan Charles Hall Janice Hayslett Barbara Holt Heather Kyle Jill Martz Chase Pilkington Garvin Quinn Javiette Samuel Sandra Shivers
4	Presentation topics Organizational update Strategic plan goal review Budget information National accomplishments Moving forward together…
5	Organizational update
6	Fostering UT relationships Share information with UT administration on Extension’s educational role Written materials and educational tours Program visits in Ag and FCS Develop stronger partnerships with UT Knoxville campus Establish Extension as an equal player and contributor
7	Strategic Goals Goal 1 - Expand resource base and public support Goal 2- Optimize Extension’s human potential Goal 3- Ensure high impact, needs-based programming
8	Goal 1- Expand resource base and public support
9	"Raised $2.2 million for..." Raised $2.2 million for 4-H Endowments: 78 in 1999 grew to 151 in 2004 provide a continuous source of program funding Extension endowments total $8.3 million provide $416,000 annually for program enhancement Provide donors an opportunity We must create awareness of needs and build relationships
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12	"Managed budget reductions of $..." Managed budget reductions of $2.5 million Developed and implemented a new staffing plan Increased starting salaries Provided salary increases
13	"Reorganization from districts to regions..." Reorganization from districts to regions July 1, 2004
14	"Changed degree and residency requirements" Changed degree and residency requirements Implemented new titles for professional staff Implemented online planning and evaluation system Updated online employment processes
15	"Starting salaries for agents have..." Starting salaries for agents have increased from $24,500 in 1999 to $28,000 in 2004 Agent and Faculty Salaries have increased by 21 percent Accomplished through redirection of resources
16	Goal 3 – High impact, needs-based programming 700 current, active partnerships Developed and implemented systems-training approach to our programming efforts Reviewed 4-H Program
17	Goal 3- High impact, needs-based programming Tennessee Beef Production Number 1 farm product $344 million in 2002 sales 9^th in nation for total beef cows All 95 counties of Tennessee Master Beef Producer program 12 sessions 331 graduates Fee-based program 45 producers netted combined farm income increase of $266,000 as a result of the program
18	Goal 3- High impact, needs-based programming Nationwide problem – Obesity Related TN heath care costs 1.8 billion Tennessee Shapes Up Community based Goal to reverse obesity trend in most TN counties 550 participants in Dyer county Walked 58,948 miles in 8 weeks 38% improved blood pressure 60% lost weight averaging 5 lbs. per person 61% reported improved stress management 71% increased energy level
19	Goal 3 - High impact, needs-based programming
20	Goal 3 - High impact, needs-based programming Resource Development goal: strong rural communities Tobacco buyout challenges Center for Profitable Agriculture looks at value added enterprises and opportunities USDA Rural Development Agency grant to develop focused, educational programs value added income in 19 upper Cumberland counties Agritourism, direct marketing, fee-based hunting and fishing Part of university-wide economic development initiative
21	Goal 3 - High impact, needs-based programming Created Information Technology Unit Invested in IT personnel in each region and within departments Partnering in e-Extension, a national web-based learning system Technology investment: $5.5 million in 5 years
22	Recent salary increases 3 percent across-the-board salary increase on July 1 Bonus on October 1 of between $210 and $1,750, depending on years of service Merit increase on October 1 Support staff increase in base salary on October 1
23	Source of UT Extension funds
24	Current appropriations and expenditures Increase in total budget of 19% Benefits Costs increased 36% ($2.3 million) In next year must develop strategy to manage jointly funded positions
25	Personnel FTE’s FTE Personnel in 2004: 501 professional/faculty 386 support staff Total – 887
26	Personnel accomplishments 14% increase in total personnel 30% decrease in administrative staff 21% increase in average agent and faculty salaries We currently have 31 agent positions advertised
27	Continued budgetary efforts Work closely with county governments Seek grants and contracts Develop fee-based educational programs Anticipate no new governmental sources of revenue Generate fees for programming costs, travel and operating
28	National accomplishments UT Extension provided leadership to develop the National Learning Center for Private Forest and Range Landowners
29	National DSA award winners
30	National accomplishments
31	Moving forward together… Current strategic plan presented at 2000 Extension Conference Advisory Council proposed updating the strategic plan, focusing on programming efforts Develop a targeted survey to determine statewide programming directions Implementation of a new strategic plan
32	Moving forward together… Opportunities and challenges Committed to specialist support system for agents Committed to county-based program delivery system
33	"The future is not some..." The future is not some place we are going, but one we are creating. The paths are not found but made, and the activity of making them changes both the maker and destination. - John Scharr