OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Leadership...OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION Leadership In the City National Association of Community Development Professionals (NACDEP) Annual Conference,
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Leadership In the City National Association of Community Development Professionals (NACDEP) Annual Conference, Little Rock, Arkansas - 20 May 2015 Julie, [email protected]Associate Chair, Dept. of Extension cityextension.osu.edu
PurposeMore than half of the world’s people now live in urban areas.
To better prepare Extension professionals working in Ohio’s largest cities, OSU Extension launched a comprehensive, competency-based professional development program, Leadership in the City.
Unique aspects for CD Extension professionals
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Urban, Metro, Cities, Regions and in the U.S., the figure is 80% (U.S. National Academies, 2010).
• General (Stakeholders, Messaging,…)• Print• Web• Blog• Other Social Media • Events
• Internal• Team• Administration• OSU
• Other• National
OSU Extension in the CityLocally Relevant, Responsive Statewide, Recognized Nationally
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Competencies of Urban Extension Professionals• Unique knowledge, skills & behaviors
• Competencies - “an organism’s ability to interact effectively with its environment” (White, 1959, p. 297)
• Competencies Extension employees working in urban areas (Ritsos & Miller, 1985)
• Changes in society, technology, and funding have prompted Extension organizations to revisit human resource priorities that are unique to serving urban communities (Young & Vavrina, 2014)
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Competencies• Individual and Organizational Capacity - Competencies
• Competency Level - knowledge, skills and behaviors
• Incorporating competencies into the HR entire process• Position Descriptions (competencies for specific positions)• Talent attraction, selection, acquisition and retention• Professional Development• Performance Appraisal and Compensation• Succession Planning
Extension EducatorCompetencies for the 21st Century
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The most important competency for all city Extension personnel is:
A. Cultural CompetenceB. Interpersonal Skills (scale)C. Entrepreneurial OrientationD. Evaluating Impacts
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Professional Development• Framework: City Context
• Competencies - Characteristics• Levels: Orientation – Full Monty• Adult Learning Principles• Methods (formal and informal)• Learning Environments• Diverse Audiences
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Professional Development • Leadership in the City
• Flipped Learning• Flexible environment (modes of learning and assessment)• Learning culture (learner-centered communities of inquiry)• Intentional content (providing content in the most appropriate
context – direct instruction prior to ‘class’ for individual use)• Professional educator (being a reflective, accessible instructor
who collaborates with other educators)
• Improve knowledge, skills, and behaviors for co-discovery and collective impact in large cities.
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Ohio Cities
Entrepreneurial LeadershipEntrepreneurial
Network
Entrepreneurial Innovation
LeadershipIn the City
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OSU Extension Strategy When I thought about our Strategic Plan in the context of where we are now, the first image that came to mind, was water –#1 We need to be fluid and #2 the elements of the plan are intermingled. Ohio’s Future Mission Engaging people to strengthen their lives and communities through research-based educational programming. What makes us unique – we have a network of resources to provide research-based education – through all types of delivery methods. Vision OSU Extension is a dynamic educational entity that partners with individuals, families, communities, business and industry, and organizations to strengthen the lives of Ohioans. What makes us unique – a collaborative approach – we are a part of the fabric of every community. Strategies Develop and sustain world-class Extension professionals. Position Extension as the education and research resource serving all Ohio citizens. Define Ohio State University Extension as the premier Extension program in the nation. Image Sources Water image source, https://wiki.ucfilespace.uc.edu/groups/seancunningham_09a_32artn522001/wiki/4fa0b/images/79c29.jpg Water drop image source, http://www.psdgraphics.com/file/water-droplet-icon.jpg Ohio image, http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/usstates/outline/oh.gif
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Entrepreneurial Leadership Context
City Context& Cultural Competence
Land-Grant University/ Extension Context
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Entrepreneurial Leadership
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Presentation Notes
Introduction Many of you have worked or volunteered with me, or read my application materials for this position. If I were you, I think I would be asking myself: Is she qualified? What value does she bring to me? Why her, Why this position? Why now? I hope to answer these questions for you today during this brief seminar presentation. Fox Background Born & Raised a Buckeye (northwest Ohio) From 1980 – 1998, lived in different part of the US and worked around the world. Worked at the OSU South Centers for the past 15 yeas, http://southcenters.osu.edu - In alignment with the priorities of the university and college, my work demonstrates a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach and a balance of teaching, scholarly works & service. - For the past 12 years, I have served as a Program Director, leading the statewide Ohio Direct Marketing Team and providing leadership for various projects, involving all Extension programs and geographic areas. - During the past two years, I gained invaluable perspective as I worked with a diverse team on an urban development project in the University District. - I served as a PI, Co-PI, or Co-Investigator for $4.5 in competitive grant & contract funding. - Scholarship - USASBE Best Paper Award, Social/Nonprofit/Public Entrepreneurship Track. - Galaxy, NACDEP, NEAFCS, ANREP, NACAA, National Urban Extension Conference - Invited guest lecturer for statewide Extension events in multiple - Curriculum developed by the Fox is used throughout Ohio, as well as in adjoining states - Service with the college, professional organizations, NCSARE I live on 1 of Ohio’s 1,300 Certified Tree Farms Strengthsfinder – Executing/Achiever & Relationships/Positivity - www.strengthsfinder.com Image Sources: Buckeye image, http://www.ohio-nature.com/image-files/buckeye-tree-nut-lg.jpg World, http://delazious.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earth-globe- drawing-341.jpg
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Elected Officials
Public & Private Partners
Advisory Groups
Interpersonal Skills
Entrepreneurial Networks
Entrepreneurial Networks
Presenter
Presentation Notes
Introduction Many of you have worked or volunteered with me, or read my application materials for this position. If I were you, I think I would be asking myself: Is she qualified? What value does she bring to me? Why her, Why this position? Why now? I hope to answer these questions for you today during this brief seminar presentation. Fox Background Born & Raised a Buckeye (northwest Ohio) From 1980 – 1998, lived in different part of the US and worked around the world. Worked at the OSU South Centers for the past 15 yeas, http://southcenters.osu.edu - In alignment with the priorities of the university and college, my work demonstrates a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach and a balance of teaching, scholarly works & service. - For the past 12 years, I have served as a Program Director, leading the statewide Ohio Direct Marketing Team and providing leadership for various projects, involving all Extension programs and geographic areas. - During the past two years, I gained invaluable perspective as I worked with a diverse team on an urban development project in the University District. - I served as a PI, Co-PI, or Co-Investigator for $4.5 in competitive grant & contract funding. - Scholarship - USASBE Best Paper Award, Social/Nonprofit/Public Entrepreneurship Track. - Galaxy, NACDEP, NEAFCS, ANREP, NACAA, National Urban Extension Conference - Invited guest lecturer for statewide Extension events in multiple - Curriculum developed by the Fox is used throughout Ohio, as well as in adjoining states - Service with the college, professional organizations, NCSARE I live on 1 of Ohio’s 1,300 Certified Tree Farms Strengthsfinder – Executing/Achiever & Relationships/Positivity - www.strengthsfinder.com Image Sources: Buckeye image, http://www.ohio-nature.com/image-files/buckeye-tree-nut-lg.jpg World, http://delazious.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earth-globe- drawing-341.jpg
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Program/Product Development
Research, Evaluation & Publishing
Managing Resources, Risks & Reports
Entrepreneurial Innovation
Entrepreneurial InnovationCommunication in the City
Presenter
Presentation Notes
Introduction Many of you have worked or volunteered with me, or read my application materials for this position. If I were you, I think I would be asking myself: Is she qualified? What value does she bring to me? Why her, Why this position? Why now? I hope to answer these questions for you today during this brief seminar presentation. Fox Background Born & Raised a Buckeye (northwest Ohio) From 1980 – 1998, lived in different part of the US and worked around the world. Worked at the OSU South Centers for the past 15 yeas, http://southcenters.osu.edu - In alignment with the priorities of the university and college, my work demonstrates a collaborative, interdisciplinary approach and a balance of teaching, scholarly works & service. - For the past 12 years, I have served as a Program Director, leading the statewide Ohio Direct Marketing Team and providing leadership for various projects, involving all Extension programs and geographic areas. - During the past two years, I gained invaluable perspective as I worked with a diverse team on an urban development project in the University District. - I served as a PI, Co-PI, or Co-Investigator for $4.5 in competitive grant & contract funding. - Scholarship - USASBE Best Paper Award, Social/Nonprofit/Public Entrepreneurship Track. - Galaxy, NACDEP, NEAFCS, ANREP, NACAA, National Urban Extension Conference - Invited guest lecturer for statewide Extension events in multiple - Curriculum developed by the Fox is used throughout Ohio, as well as in adjoining states - Service with the college, professional organizations, NCSARE I live on 1 of Ohio’s 1,300 Certified Tree Farms Strengthsfinder – Executing/Achiever & Relationships/Positivity - www.strengthsfinder.com Image Sources: Buckeye image, http://www.ohio-nature.com/image-files/buckeye-tree-nut-lg.jpg World, http://delazious.info/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/earth-globe- drawing-341.jpg
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Professional Development• Leadership in the City + (Comprehensive + Modules)
• Orientation – Digital Delivery• All Extension Staff• Engaged Scholars – Cross Campus
• Advanced Learning Topics and Experiences• Extension in the City: History and Emerging Practices • Hands-on Learning in the City
Community Capitals Framework (Emery and Flora) Natural capital Cultural capital Human capital Social capital Political capital Financial capital Built capital
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Summary• Building a Rock Solid Future
• Extension has a rich history in U.S. cities and continues to address today’s priorities, while engaging in researchto prepare for the future.
• Brief history of urban Extension• OSU Extension in the City• Competencies of Urban Extension Professionals• Leadership in the City Professional Development• Community Development Perspective
