- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce that ANR’s 2012 competitive grants program will fund 16 projects, for a total of approximately $5 million over 5 years. The awards range in value from $46,226 to nearly $600,000. Last year we funded 19 projects with $4.46 million over 5 years.
A full list of the funded projects, collaborators, funding amounts and funding source are posted at http://ucanr.org/sites/anrstaff/Divisionwide_Programs/2012grants.
Key criteria
The purpose of this grants program, outlined in the request for proposals, is...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to share some exciting news. The California Rice Research Board has agreed to fund a UC Cooperative Extension specialist position for six years.
This is a pioneering step in a new direction for funding public research. This innovative partnership between the agricultural community and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources recognizes the immediate importance of rice research and the need for this new funding model. I want to thank the California Rice Research Board for being the first.
The $800 million rice industry makes California the nation’s second largest rice producer. UC conducts research on weed control, pest management and variety testing for rice crops to keep...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues,
Recently, Provost Pitts announced that he is undertaking an administrative review of all areas reporting to the Provost, including ANR. This review continues UCOP efforts to identify opportunities to improve business processes and efficiencies and to make optimal use of consolidated shared services in UC’s Office of the President by eliminating duplication. I have asked Associate Vice President Kay Harrison Taber to provide leadership for our response to this review. Kay’s knowledge of ANR’s unique operations and administrative needs is essential for the completion of this important task.
As you know, AVP Taber has announced her retirement at the end of June. Her extensive knowledge of ANR and UC has...
- Author: Cynthia Kintigh
Colleagues,
As previously announced in ANR Update (December 13, 2011), ANR will be soliciting proposals for CE advisor and specialist positions. This supplemental call aims to address programmatic gaps that were not previously identified or that have arisen since last year’s process. The new call is posted at http://ucanr.org/sites/anrstaff/Divisionwide_Planning/Program_Planning_and_Evaluation/2012_Call_for_Supplemental_Positions/.
The online submittal system will be open from February 1–May 18 to allow as much time as possible for internal consultation and external...
- Author: Pamela Kan-Rice
2011 has been an amazing year
We hired 3 new advisors
We have 10 new advisor positions getting ready for recruitment
We have 5 new specialist positions getting ready for recruitment
We formed our first multi-county partnership (MCP) — the Central Sierra Multi-county Partnership, which includes El Dorado, Amador, Calaveras and Tuolumne counties
Data and analyses are in progress to inform decisions on next MCPs
Based on analyses, Ventura County and Hansen REC will form a multi-unit partnership
The Program Support Unit staffed 45 conferences and meetings in 2011, serving over 4000 people
The Business Operations Center ensured everyone got paid on...
