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White County Families
Consumer Questions
Career in Family and Consumer Sciences in Extension
What do we do
- Professional educators whose educational efforts extend beyond
classrooms and laboratories
- We are part of the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture
- U of A is the land grant college in AR established with the Morrill Act
of 1862, signed by President Lincoln. It granted public lands to the states,
which they in turn sold, using the proceeds to create colleges for practical
education in Agriculture and Mechanical Arts.
- We teach. Our students are not only traditional students, but the people
of Arkansas. Our lessons are as varied as our purpose is singular.
- We bring to farmers seeds genetically engineered in our laboratories
and tested in our research fields for better yields and greater nutritional
value.
- We bring information on reducing dependency on pesticides.
- We test soil and assist farmers in analyzing the most efficient mixture
and distribution of natural and manmade fertilizers.
- We develop and teach methods for increasing the productivity of beef,
swine and poultry.
- We teach community leaders economic and growth strategies
- We help rural communities revitalize their town.
- We teach safe food handling to food managers and families.
- We help families manage their financial resources.
- We teach good nutrition practices to the public
- We work with the state’s young people to help them maximize their
potential.
When do we teach?
- We do not punch a time clock.
- Although our office hours in White County are Monday - Friday, from
8-4:30, our classes and educational efforts are not limited to those hours.
- You will find us holding seminars and classes when and where people are
available. We customize our schedules to meet the needs of White County
residents.
Where do you find us?
- Our classrooms are not limited to bricks and mortar.
- We can be found in open fields with the good earth at our feet and the
sky overhead.
- On the tailgate of a pickup truck.
- Each office serves as the local headquarters for the 4-H program, one of
the most successful youth development programs in the world.
- There are offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas
You will find us . . .
- among the 8 million acres of rice, soybeans, cotton, hay, wheat, corn,
oats, grain sorghum, tomatoes and peas.
- Among the 17 million acres of standing timber
- In grape, apple and peach orchards
- In conference centers, offices and meeting rooms.
- In elementary, junior and senior high schools.
- In community centers.
- In county courthouses, University classrooms, and laboratories.
Why should you be interested?
- Salary – beginning $26,500 with Bachelors, $28,500 with a Masters
(changing soon)
- Benefits – pretty good - 10% match into retirement, plus medical/dental,
etc.
- Annual leave –180 hours annual leave per year, 13 paid holidays, 12 days
sick leave
- Growth – in-service, conferences, support to work on Masters (reduced
tuition/time off) $5 per credit hour for MS degree, ½ price tuition for
spouse/dependent for U of A system school
More reasons Why
- You can help people improve their lives
- You can be creative, develop your own programs, write grants
- Go to
www.uaex.edu for more
information.
How can you take advantage of this opportunity? Two ways…
- As a consumer, just ask. Call or come by our office, or email me.
- As a potential employee – get good grades, learn your coursework, apply!
- Paperwork – employment application, pre-employment data sheet, FCS
course work sheet
21st Century Challenges
- Supersized Value Meals & Biggie Drinks
- Three Credit Card Offers Each Month
- Ads that Glamorize Smoking
- Technology Rules . . . Cell phones, pagers, PDA's computer chips
the size of an atom
Who Needs FCS?
- Our Mission is to help people acquire research-based information and
decision making skills
- provide for the economic security of their family
- enhance their family’s quality of life
Children, Youth and Families
- Parenting
- Child/Human Development
- Character Education
- Marriage Education
- Asset Development
Individual and Family Resource Management
- Basic Money Management
- Consumer Fraud
- Debt Management
- Saving/Investing
- Retirement Planning
- Estate Planning
Volunteer and Leadership Development
- Extension Homemakers
- Develop abilities to strengthen families and communities
- Committee Work
- Leader Training
- Officer Training
- Community Projects
- Public Policy Education
Nutrition and Wellness
- Nutrition
- Health & Wellness
- Physical activity
- Strength training
- Dietary Guidelines
- Food Guide Pyramid
Walk Across Arkansas
Steps
- Form a team of 8 members
- Biking or jogging teams are okay, but should be only 4 members (captain
+ 3)
- Choose captain & team name
- Teams do not really walk or ride together, although they may if they
want to; teams simply pool their mileage each week
- Team walking farthest Across Arkansas Wins
Focus Programs
- Financial Security in Later Life
- Building Arkansas Character
- Planning for the Long Term
- Healthy Weights for Arkansans
Targeted Programs…Diverse Audiences
Local Citizens Help Plan and Prioritize Programs
- County Extension Councils
- Extension Homemaker Council
- Citizen's Groups
- Elected Officials
Improving Quality of Life Requires Teamwork
- State Leader for Family and Consumer Sciences
- Subject Matter Specialists
- District Faculty
- County Family and Consumer Science Agents
- Support Staff in State and County Offices
- Local Residents
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