University of Georgia Cooperative Extension
FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM
In-County Orientation
Family and Consumer Sciences Program Development Specialist
(Initial Contact within 60 Days; To Be Completed within 12 Months)
Name: ______________________________________________
County: ___________________________________________
District: _____________________________________________
Date Employed: ____________________________________
PDS Involved: ________________________________________
Date(s) Discussed: ___________________________________
PDS Sends Copies to: CEC, DED
DISCUSSION TOPICS
PROGRAM AREA POLICIES / GUIDELINES
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Basic Expectations in Program Area (Job Description)
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Guidelines for Working with Special Diets
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Endorsements of Specific Brand Products
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Using Copyrighted Materials (www.usg.edu/legal/copyright)
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Use of Recipes (No Endorsements)
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Clients with special diets (liability issues)
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Program and Material Costs /Charges
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Co-sponsorship of Programs
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Memoranda of Understanding
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No Home Assessments (mold)
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COMMENTS/OBSERVATIONS/FOLLOW-UP
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
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Extension Leadership Systems
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Needs Assessment Techniques
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Program Planning
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Marketing Programs to Adults
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Program Delivery
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Program Evaluation
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Reporting – www.caes.uga.edu/Applications/gacounts3
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Plan of Work Development
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Using Trend Statements
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FACS Issue Logic Models
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Impact Statements
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TEACHING TECHNIQUES
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Utilizing Media (Radio, TV, Newspaper, Mail)
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Presentation Tips
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Group Facilitation
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Computer Utilization
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RESOURCES / SOURCES OF INFORMATION
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FACS Web Site
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FACS Newsletters
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FACS Evaluation Data base
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FACS Resource List (on web site)
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Specialist /Secretary Grid
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Mentor Support
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ORANGANIZATIONAL TRAINING AND SUPPORT
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Extension Foundations I and II
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FACS Foundations Training
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Winter Conference
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Training Sessions
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District Updates
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FACS Program Development Bi-annual Meeting
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Certification Trainings
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Self Studies
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Agent Associations
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UGA Tuition Remission Opportunities
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OFFICE MANAGEMENT / ORGANIZATION
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Filing System (program activity files, subject matter files)
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Time Management / Managing Workload
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Reporting (GA counts by 10th of month)
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COMMUNICATION
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With PDS
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With District Office
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With State Staff and Secretaries
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Responding to requests beyond priority issues
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Referrals to other resources
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DEVELOPING GROUPS / VOLUNTEERS
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Master Programs
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Volunteer Use and Training
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NETWORKING / COLLABORATION
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Family Connection Partnership
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Family Councils
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Local Interagency Councils
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HANDLING SPECIAL REQUESTS / SITUATIONS
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Getting Assistance from Specialists
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Referring Clients to Other Sources
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Responding to Requests Beyond Priority Issues
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Managing Area / Multi-County Programs
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REPORTS
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GA Counts 3
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Annual Faculty Activity Report
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Impact Statements
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OTHER
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Relationship to College of Family and Consumer Sciences
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