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Joseph Leonard Donaldson…..Vita Contact Unit: Extension Evaluation and Staff Development Title: Extension Specialist Mailing Address: 212-D Morgan Hall, 2621 Morgan Circle, Knoxville, TN 37996 Office Phone Number: 865-974-7245 Fax Number: 865-974-0882 Email Address: jdonald2@tennessee.edu Degrees Degree Institution Major/Subject State Date Educational Psychology UTK Doctor TN 2011 Agri, Oper and Related Sci, Other Pennsylvania State University Master of Science PA 1998 Agriculture, General University of Tennessee Bachelor of Science TN 1996 Certificates/Licenses Certification / Licensure Institution Description State Date Position Information Job Title: Extension Specialist Specialty: Program Development and Evaluation Personnel Number: 122360 Assigned Geographic Area: Statewide Position Name: Extension Specialist II Position Description: 20005804 Corporate Function: 100% Organizational Support (1/1/2006 – present) Accounts Assigned: 70.00% Integrated Research and Extension; 30.00% Multi-State Hire Date: 8/17/1998 Direct Contacts (2006 – 2011)

White/Not Hispanic

Black/Not Hispanic Hispanic Asian/Pacific

Islander

American Indian/ Alaskan Native

Total

Female Adult 1000 50 4 5 5 1064

Female Youth 0 0 0 0 0 0

Male Adult 1000 100 5 5 0 1100

Male 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Youth TOTAL 2000 150 9 10 5 2147 Indirect Contacts (2006 – 2011) Indirect Method Number of Number of Contacts Reached Exhibit(s) 5 25,000 Newspaper Article(s) 0 0 Other 30 0 Publication(s) 0 0 Radio Program(s) 9 100,000 TV Program(s) 2 75,000 TOTAL 16 200,000 Volunteer Direct Contacts (2006 – 2011)

White/Not Hispanic

Black/Not Hispanic Hispanic Asian/Pacific

Islander

American Indian/ Alaskan Native

Total

Female Adult 100 0 3 1 3 107

Female Youth 0 5 0 0 0 5

Male Adult 100 100 3 1 0 204

Male Youth 0 0 0 0 0 0

TOTAL 200 105 6 2 3 316 Volunteer Indirect Contacts (2006 – 2011) Indirect Method Number of Number of Contacts Reached Exhibit(s) 1 5000 Newspaper Article(s) 0 0 Other 0 0 Publication(s) 2 10 Radio Program(s) 0 0 TV Program(s) 0 0 TOTAL 0 5010 Courses Facilitated (2006 – 2011)

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Title Start Date End Date Type Contact Hours

Number of

Sessions

Number of Participants

Eastern Region TNCEP Agents Policies and Procedures 08-09

10/24/2008 10/24/2008 In-Service

4 2 200

7-Habits of Highly Effective People Summer

7/21/2009 7/23/2009 In-Service

8 1 10

Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods Earth-Friendly Home Landscape Workshop

2/26/2011 2/26/2011 County 8 1 10

2011 FCS Professional Development Conference

8/2/2011 8/4/2011 In-Service

7 1 250

Courses Completed (2006 – 2011)

Title Start Date End Date Type Contact Hours

Eastern Region TNCEP Agents Policies and Procedures 08-09

10/24/2008 10/24/2008 In-Service

4

7-Habits of Highly Effective People Summer

09 7/21/2009 7/23/2009 In-Service

8

Tennessee Yards and Neighborhoods Earth-Friendly Home Landscape Workshop

2/26/2011 2/26/2011 County 8

2011 FCS Professional Development Conference

8/2/2011 8/4/2011 In-Service

7

Other Professional Development (2006 – 2011)

Title Year Contact Hours

Agriculture and Food Research Initiative 2010 2

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Title Year Contact Hours

Inside SUPER: A Comprehensive In-servic 2010 5

Extension Program Planning and Evaluation 2010 8

Super Overview 2010 16

Using Survey Monkey for Program Planning 2009 2

Formation of Extension Prog & Staff Dev 2009 8

Intro to Plan of Work & Accomplish Rpt 2009 8

Open Space: Online Edu & Collaboration 2009 5

USDA Nat'l Extension Conference 2009 5

Understanding Extension's Urban Model 2009 6

Evaluation Capacity Bldg for Workplace 2009 1

Online Content Developer Training 2009 2

Extension Non-Exempt Program 2009 6

Putting Evaluation Results to Work 2009 7

American Evaluation Assoc Conference 2009 8

Cornell Coop Ext Distance Learning Demo 2009 10

National Extension Comm of Practice Conf 2009 2

Connecting with teenagers through social 2009 1

SUPER Foundations II and III on September 9, 2009, AITC, TSU Campus 2009 4

Grants/Contracts/Gifts (2006 – 2011) Donaldson, Joseph L., Regional Evaluation Liaison for National 4-H SET, National 4-H Council, $4,000.00, 12/1/2010 to 12/1/2011, Awarded PI, Title, Sponsor Name, Amount, Start Date to End Date, Status Relevant Professional Experience (2006 – 2011) Employer Position Start Year End Year

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College Courses Taught (2006 – 2011) ALEC 512 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication Organizations; 1 semester (Univ. of Tennessee)

2010 2010

Publications (2006 – 2011) Bulletins, Reports, Fact Sheets, Other Publications (not peer-reviewed) Donaldson, J.L. (2007). Impacts to Tennessee: FY 2007 UT Extension’s Statewide Economic Assessment. Available from UT Extension Evaluation and Staff Development website at: http://agweb.ag.utk.edu:8090/eesd/eesd.nsf/Federal%20Reports

2007

Referred archival journal articles, reviews and notes

Donaldson, J. L. (2004). A Roadmap for documenting impacts: Guide to the Tennessee 4-H Life Skills Evaluation System. Available from the Tennessee 4-H Life Skills Evaluation System Web site: http://4h.tennessee.edu/lifeskills/eval/

2004

Donaldson, J. L. (2004). Sample survey response scales. Available from the UT Extension Evaluation and Staff Development Website: http://agweb.ag.utk.edu:8090/eesd/EESD.nsf

2004

Presentations/Seminars (2006 – 2011) Donaldson, J.L., Martz, J., Ezell, P.A., Stewart, J., Beaty, M., Bullington, D. (2005). Developing a Scale to Measure the Public Speaking Skills of 4-H Youth. Seattle: NAE4-HA Conference.

2005

LeMenestrel, S., Mincemoyer, C., Olsen, P., Donaldson, J.L., Schmiesing, R. (2005). Programs of Dist

2005

Donaldson, J. L. (2001, October). Drowning in Information? Find Your Lifesaver. Bismarck, ND: Nation

2001

Donaldson, J. L. and Speer, D. (1999, June). An electronic barn-raising in rural America: Community

1999

Donaldson, J. L. and Yoder, E. P. (1999, March). Updating Extension’s farm demonstration model: The value of on-farm research trials for dairy producers. Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference for the Association for International Agricultural and Extension Education.

1999

Donaldson, J. L. and Thomson, J. S. (1999, January). Appeal for Web-based course supplements by firs

1999

Thomson, J. S., Stringer, S. B. and Donaldson, J. L. (1998, July). Implications of Computer Access a

1998

Professional Service (2006 – 2011)

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Journal of Extension reviewer 1999 2006 USDA-CSREES National 4-H Curriculum Collection Jury 2003 2006 NAE4-HA Research and Evaluation Committee Chair 2005 2007 SUPER (System for University Planning, Evaluation and Reporting) Project Manager

2005 2012

Journal of Extension Board of Directors 2009 2014

Committees (2006 – 2011) Search Committee for State Extension Specialist focused in Civic Engagement

2006 2006

State 4-H Life Skills Evaluation Committee 2003 2009 TAE4-HW Annual Meeting Programs Committee 2007 2007 University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Advisory Council 2003 2006

Advising

• Advisor to State 4-H Staff in implementation of Tennessee 4-H Life Skills Evaluation System.

• Donaldson frequently advises UTIA faculty in preparing evaluation plans for grant/contract proposals. He consults on evaluation design, logic models and evaluation instruments for program proposals and implementation.

Honors/Achievements (2009 – 2011) UT Chancellor's Citation for Extraordinary Professional Promise Engagement 2010 TAE4-HW American Spirit Award 2009 TAAA&S Outstanding New Specialist 2009 Organization Memberships

• American Evaluation Association • Epsilon Sigma Phi • Gamma Sigma Delta, the Honor Society of Agriculture • National Association of County Agricultural Agents • National Association of Extension 4-H Agents • Penn State Alumni Association • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society • Tennessee Association of Agricultural Agents and Specialists • Tennessee Association of Extension 4-H Workers

Community Activities

• Active in Healthfirst Health Studio • Active in the Lord's Church • Giles County Fair Youth Superintendent (1998-2003) • Giles County Senior Citizens Radio Auction Volunteer (2002-2003) • UT Dance Marathon (a Benefit for East Tennessee Children's Hospital) Alumnus

Skills

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• Data analysis using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) • Communication • Project management • Group facilitation • Program planning and evaluation • Cost-benefit analysis

Research and Extension Interests

• Efficacy of Evaluation Strategies for Extension Programs • Extension Staff Development • Outcomes-based Evaluation with emphasis on adoption-diffusion process • Performance-Based Measurement • Program Development and Evaluation

Impact Statements (2006 – 2011) Year: 2011

Title: Tennessee Saves

Issue: The 2010 flood displaced 352 families (Source; FEMA) directly impacting the income flow of hundreds of families. Many families were uninsured or underinsured. The event incurred many unplanned expenses for these families. Additionally, 2 plants closed in 2010 resulting in the loss of 800+ jobs. These factors teamed with 14.3% unemployment (Source: September Department of Labor) and loss of overtimes had placed families under financial stress.

A focus group made up of financial experts, bankers, mortgage lenders, teachers, CPAs, Attorneys, a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee, Chamber of Commerce Directors, Social Worker and ministers over a course of meetings established the following list of economiploc issues for families:

• Unemployment of 14.3% (Source: Chamber of Commerce, Dyersburg/Dyer County) • Faltering real estate and building industry • Lack of basic knowledge of money management skills • Lack of savings for emergencies of long range goals • Lack of knowledge of working with lending institutions • Lack of knowledge concerning credit scores and the role they play in consumer costs • Lack of use of monthly spending plan • Over extended credit

What has been done:

Direct

Number of Contact Methods

Number of Contacts Reached

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Client Visits to Extension Office 255 288

Direct Mail / Telephone Calls (this will include electronic mail) 1823 1050

Group Meetings / Demonstrations 87 4690

On-Site Visits (Farm, Home, and Workplace) 210 983

Subtotal: 2375 7011

Indirect

Exhibit(s) 5 2368

Newspaper Article(s) 9 140700

Other 37 6308

Publication(s) 14 9593

Radio Program(s) 8 90000

TV Program(s) 2 30000

Subtotal: 75 278969

Total:

2450 285980

The agent worked closely with attorney offices, family relief agencies, educational institutions and lending agencies to direct clients with the need for financial coaching to UT Extension and other agencies who can assist. The agent worked in small groups and one-on-one to assist families with educational needs and for bankruptcy certification.

For a second year, Dyer County experienced flooding impacting 237 homes. The agent worked with the Disaster Recovery Committee for urgent as well as long range needs of families impacted by the flooding.

When one of the largest employers in the region announced closure, the agent worked with Workforce Development and area agencies to provide emergency economic planning to Quebecor employees in a series of seminars and one-on-one sessions. As a result of the program, 537 employees were reached.

Additionally, the agent worked with youth through schools to develop early savings habits. In cooperation with the credit union and area banks, students at Dyersburg Primary School and area

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4Hers built piggy banks while engaging in activities designed to enhance consumer skills, savings plans. Volunteers assisted students in the classroom for four separate sessions on money education reaching 253 students. Parents received a weekly “Curly Tails” newsletter during the month of February with games and ideas to continue money education at home.

Seven hundred twenty-four students participated in the piggy bank parade and 157 participated in the ‘Welcome to Savingsville’ seminar hosted at the Dyersburg Mall. The event involved six learning stations hosted by area banks and the credit union. It culminated in a piggy bank pageant.

Impact:

Bankruptcy Education

Short-Term

• 137 of 137 participants successfully completed educational requirements for post-filing bankruptcy education.

• 12 of 12 participants successfully completed educational requirements for pre-filing bankruptcy counseling.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development

Short-Term

• 2 individuals who started a small business operation after participating in Extension entrepreneurial/small business programs.

Intermediate

• 10 existing small businesses who are now operating with a business plan. • 37 small business owners who increase income and quality of living.

Tennessee Saves

Short-Term

• 115 of 316 better understood basic insurance needs. • 294 of 316 better understood credit reporting and scoring.

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• 312 of 316 identified ways to reduce spending. • 316 of 316 learned better how to communicate with creditors. • 0 of 316 learned how to better manage stress caused by financial issues. • 0 of 0 learned how to prepare a grab and go bag in case of an emergency home

evacuation. • 37 of 58 learned how to properly maintain and store household financial records. • 46 of 46 learned who to pay first if they can't pay everything. • 443 of 519 participants became more aware of the importance of starting to save and

invest early in life. • 244 of 313 participants better understood employer benefits. • 46 of 58 participants better understood the difference between pre-tax and after-tax

investments. • 58 of 58 participants gained skill in determining their net worth. • 0 of 0 participants gained skill in making a spending plan. • 312 of 312 participants identified ways to avoid being victimized by predatory practices

or fraud. • 312 of 312 participants increased their financial management skills. • 117 of 312 participants set savings or investment goals and/or enrolled as a Tennessee

Saver. • 312 of 312 participants understood the dangers of using too much credit. • 312 of 312 participants understood the dangers of using too much credit.

Intermediate

• 119 of 119 checked their credit report. • 0 of 0 participants began or increased savings an average of $ 0 per month. • 0 of 0 participants determined how to better balance their investments among pre-tax

and after-tax options. • 0 of 0 participants felt that they were taking better advantage of the investment options

offered by their employer. • 0 of 0 participants followed a spending plan. • 0 of 0 participants kept a record of spending. • 0 of 0 participants made a spending plan. • 0 of 0 participants reduced debt an average of $ 0 per month. • 0 of 0 participants worked toward new savings or investment goals. • 0 of 0 tracked their spending. • 0 of 0 worked toward new savings, investment or retirement goals.

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Tennessee Saves - Youth

Short-Term

• 0 of 0 participants became more aware of the importance of starting to save and invest early in life.

• 0 of 0 participants felt more confident that they could build wealth. • 0 of 0 participants increased their financial management skills. • 0 of 0 participants learned how education will affect the kind of job they can get. • 0 of 0 participants learned the difference between wants and needs. • 0 of 0 participants now understand the difference between a need and a want. • 0 of 0 participants set savings or investment goals and/or enrolled as a Tennessee Saver. • 0 of 0 participants understood the dangers of using too much credit. • 0 of 0 participants understood the dangers of using too much credit.

Intermediate

• 0 of 0 made a change in career or educational goals. • 0 of 0 participants began or increased savings an average of $ 0 per month. • 0 of 0 participants communicated with other family members about financial matters. • 0 of 0 participants made a change in financial behavior. • 0 of 0 participants talked about financial goals with their parents or others. • 0 of 0 participants worked toward new savings or investment goals.

Tennessee Saves: Target 200 Participants

Reached 795

Local attorneys refer clients for credit counseling courses. Fewer clients were served this year due to reduction in costs by phone counseling services (phone service is $35 compared to $50 for UT face to face counseling.) Many clients were special needs clients who needed one to one classes. During the year, the agent worked with 181 families on money management skills. Post money coach session showed:

Goals %

Differentiate between needs and wants 86%

Complete written money goals 92%

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Establish an emergency fund 23%

Complete a written pay down plan for bills 18%

Requested a credit rating 67%

List one or more ways to improve credit rating 53%

For a second year, Dyer County experienced flooding impacting 237 homes. The agent worked with the Disaster Recovery Committee for urgent as well as long range needs of families impacted by the flooding. The following is a list of the response to this unexpected series of events.

Number of Families Served Assistance

Emergency Housing 38 in Emergency Shelter

42 located with family/friends

Emergency Clothing Needs 316 served

Emergency Food 118 families

280 volunteers

Financial Management Coaching 36 in classes

12 by phone

Mold Mitigation Education 52 in mini-classes

When one of the largest employers in the region announced closure, the agent worked with Workforce Development and area agencies to provide emergency economic planning to Quebecor employees in a series of seminars and one-on-one sessions. As a result of the program, 537 employees were reached.

Goal In Sessions Reported Success with plans

Wrote spending plan 483 118 (27%)

Developed a plan emergency fund. 319 210 (66%)

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Developed long and short range goals for use of severance package

434 187 (43%)

Funding: Federal Funds, Smith-Lever b and c, Other, Donors, Regular State/County Extension Funds, User Fees

Scope: Tennessee (state-specific), Dyer County

Year: 2010

Title: Tennessee Shapes Up

Issue: The Dyer County FCS Advisory Committee met to prioritize community needs in the area of family health and nutrition. Issues selected as most urgent include:

• Youth and adult obesity • Lack of knowledge in careful food selection and preparation • Lack of physical activity

Consolidated School Health Screenings in 2008-2009 school year underline the necessity for programming aimed at healthy body weight/lifestyles for youth. Collaboratively, the two school systems screen show that 43% of Dyersburg/Dyer County children are above the 85th percentile for body weight and were referred for medical assistance. Fourteen percent of Dyersburg/Dyer County children tested with higher than acceptable blood pressure and were referred for medial assistance.

TNCEP Coalition has expanded to teach with the Consolidated School Health programs and the former Dyer County Health Council. The Coalition recently prioritized the needs for the community aligned with health and nutrition. The following priorities were selected:

1. Community funding for projects related to reduction of obesity 2. Healthy Lifestyle Promotion - obesity, physical activity, nutrition 3. Chronical Medical Conditions - heart disease, high blood pressure/stroke, diabetes and

cancer 4. Minority Health Issues

Arthritis Thirty-four percent of Tennesseans have been diagnosed by a doctor with arthritis. (Source CDC http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/data_statistics/summary/tn.htm) . Dyer County is the recipient of an Arthritis Grant for 2009. A committee has recommended offering both Tai Chi for Arthritis and the Arthritis Exercise Courses through a variety of venues including schools (for teachers), community centers, Parks and Recreation and the YMCA.

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What has been done:

Direct

Number of Contact Methods

Number of Contacts Reached

Client Visits to Extension Office 80 63

Direct Mail / Telephone Calls (this will include electronic mail)

2665 1003

Group Meetings / Demonstrations 159 2706

On-Site Visits (Farm, Home, and Workplace)

96 13998

Subtotal: 3000 17770

Indirect

Exhibit(s) 14 8593

Newspaper Article(s) 10 212000

Other 54 13035

Publication(s) 13 23450

Radio Program(s) 7 122000

TV Program(s) 3 60000

Subtotal: 101 439078

Total:

3101 456848

Tennessee Shapes Up: Target 600 participants

Reached 618 WAT and 519 VERB Youth participants

Walk Across Tennessee Goal

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

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*Where participants indicated this was a goal.

In value added, the agent secured one week passes for each Walk Across Tennessee participant to the Dyersburg Activity Center and the YMCA (valued at $5,000).

VERB Youth Fitness Programming The youth component of WAT is titled VERB. In 2010, the project targeting 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students reached 519 students. Students logged 1,057 hours of physical activity. Teacher/leaders utilized the Take Ten curriculum to emphasize fitness in 6 different curriculum areas.

Final VERB project results showed a 59% increase in physical activity between the first and fourth week of the program. Teachers reported improved classroom behavior, better concentration and improved team work as a result of the exercise. First week classes report an average of 2.6 hours of activity per student per week. Fourth week reports showed an average of 8.5 hours of active play per student per week.

Agent secured $500 in contributions to coordinate an awards ceremony for both city and county school students.

NEW Pioneering Healthy Communities Grant

# Participants 567 1,234 1,296 691 582 618

Reduced Stress 74% 77% 96% 92% 93% 75%

Improved Sleep 52% 66% 67% 82% 77% 76%

Increased Energy

79% 77% 82% 89% 84% 85%

Lost Weight* 75% 78% 82% 79% 81% 67%

Increased Exercise

88% 91% 94% 73% 76% 75%

# Stopped/ Reduced Smoking*

Not recorded

37 51 34 26 32

Reduced Blood Pressure *

56% 61% 75% 41% 39% 82%

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Working with the local YMCA, Coordinated School Healthy, West TN Healthcare, Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, the Chamber of Commerce and several local banks, the area received the Pioneering Healthy Communities Grant. Dyer County is the smallest community of 127 to receive the grant. The agent, with a team of 12 area leaders, attended the national conference in Washington, D. C. to learn of projects designed to fight obesity and change community policy to improve health.

As a result of the conference, the agent co-chaired the first in a series of community educational conferences called “Fitting It All Together”. The first conference featured Susan Cooper, State Commissioner of Healthy, Susan Randall, State Obesity Task Force Chair, Andrew Carberry, PhotoVoice , Dr. Michelle Puzdrakeiceiwz, local pediatrician, and Mayor Chip Johnson, Mayor of Hernando, Mississippi. One hundred eighty-three individual attended the first conference. Post program evaluations showed:

Impact:

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program

Short-Term

• 12 of 12 participants can apply joint protection techniques. • 12 of 12 participants can use relaxation techniques to better manage their arthritis

symptoms. • 12 of 12 participants feel confident they can better manage their arthritis by continuing

As a result of the PHC Conference

Increase Exercise 67%

Improve Family Nutrition 51%

Reduce Screen Time 32%

Reduce Portion Size 28%

Reduce High Sugar Beverages 35%

Number of individuals who will hear the fitness message from someone who participated in the conference.

472

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to do the program exercises after this program ends. • 8 of 12 participants have improved their arthritis symptoms as a result of participating in

this program. • 12 of 12 participants understand the importance of being physically active as a self-

management technique for controlling arthritis symptoms.

Dining with Diabetes

Short-Term

• 41 of 43 participants are confident they can better manage their diabetes as a result of participating in this program.

• 41 of 43 participants can choose foods that do not cause a sharp rise in blood sugar. • 38 of 41 participants plan to regularly check their blood sugar as requested by their

doctor. • 38 of 41 participants plan to use the Healthy Plate Method. • 38 of 41 participants understand proper cooking techniques for such products as

artificial sweeteners, reduced fat replacers, and herbs and spices.

Intermediate

• 57 of 57 participants are choosing foods that do not cause sharp a rise in blood sugar six months after completing the program.

• 42 of 57 participants are getting necessary health screenings such as eye, foot and dental exams six months after completing the program.

• 36 of 57 participants are keeping up-to-date with immunizations such as flu and pneumococcal shots six months after completing the program.

• 39 of 57 participants are preventing or treating other health conditions such as heart and blood vessel problems, kidney disease, nerve damage and foot problems six months after completing the program.

• 49 of 57 participants are regularly checking their blood sugar six months after completing the program.

• 22 of 57 participants are using the Healthy Plate Method six months after completing the program.

• 42 of 57 participants have reduced their A1c six months after completing the program.

Healthy Steps

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Intermediate

• 12 of 12 teachers reported preschool children in their classes were more actively engaged in physical activity.

• 12 of 12 teachers reported preschool children in their classes were more willing to taste fruit.

• 10 of 12 teachers reported preschool children in their classes were more willing to taste vegetables.

• 10 of 12 teachers reported preschool children in their classes were more willing to taste whole-grain foods.

• 8 of 12 teachers reported using physical activities from Healthy Steps at least three times per week.

Tai Chi

Intermediate

• 6 of 12 participants have less arthritis symptoms. • 8 of 12 participants improved control of their arthritis symptoms. • 8 of 12 participants improved performance of daily activities. • 8 of 12 participants improved their balance. • 10 of 12 participants improved their flexibility.

Tennessee Shapes Up

Intermediate

• 316 of 914 participants ate more whole grains. • 216 of 312 participants decreased consumption of high-sugar foods. • 9 of 9 participants eat at least six meals together as a family each week. • 351 of 821 participants engaged in physical activity for at least 30 minutes five or more

days during most weeks. • 419 of 834 participants lost weight: 2.7 total pounds lost.

Long-Term

• 112 of 0 participants improved their blood pressure. • 84 of 118 participants improved their blood sugar. • 37 of 54 participants improved their cholesterol levels.

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• 0 of 0 participants improved their triglyceride levels.

TNCEP

Intermediate

• 146 of 159 adults wash hands more often. • 115 of 156 participants ate more whole grains. • 312 of 386 participants eat more fat-free or low-fat dairy products. • 312 of 312 participants increased physical activity. • 287 of 312 participants now eat more fruit. • 287 of 312 participants now eat more vegetables. • 18 of 24 participants refrigerate perishable foods within two hours. • 18 of 24 participants seperate raw, cooked and ready-to-eat foods while storing and

preparing. • 413 of 500 participants surveyed used a thermometer to check the internal temperature

of food. • 57 of 83 participants surveyed used a thermometer to check the internal temperature of

their refrigerator. • 219 of 362 participants who now select foods and beverages that promote healthy

weight. • 610 of 737 youth now wash hands more often.

Walk Across Tennessee

Short-Term

• 62037 miles were walked in the Walk Across Tennessee Program. • 519 of 618 participants can better control their chronic disease as a result of participating

in the program. • 546 of 618 participants increased their exercise routine during Walk Across Tennessee

Program. • 336 of 618 participants will continue to exercise after the Walk Across Tennessee

Program. • 618 participants walked in the Walk Across Tennessee Program. • 73 teams participated in the Walk Across Tennessee Program.

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Intermediate

• 463 of 618 participants decreased their blood pressure six months after completing the program.

• 115 of 219 participants decreased their cholesterol levels six months after completing the program.

• 491 of 618 participants feel their overall health has improved by maintaining an exercise program six months after completing the program.

• 414 of 618 participants lost weight: 735 total pounds lost. • 312 of 618 participants lowered their blood sugar levels six months after completing the

program. • 315 of 618 participants maintained their walking/exercise routine six months after

completing the program.

Funding: Federal Funds, Smith-Lever b and c, Other, Donors, Regular State/County Extension Funds, User Fees

Scope: Tennessee (state-specific), Dyer County

Year: 2009

Title: Family and Consumer Sciences

Issue:

What has been done:

Direct

Number of Contact Methods

Number of Contacts Reached

Client Visits to Extension Office 370 60

Direct Mail / Telephone Calls (this will include electronic mail)

552 376

Group Meetings / Demonstrations 98 9300

On-Site Visits (Farm, Home, and Workplace)

208 6806

Subtotal: 1228 16542

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Indirect

Exhibit(s) 6 24316

Newspaper Article(s) 6 60000

Other 18 791

Publication(s) 18 474

Radio Program(s) 4 30000

TV Program(s) 2 40000

Subtotal: 54 155581

Total:

1282 172123

Impact:

TNCEP

Short-Term

• 22 of 22 participants demonstrate improved food preparation skills. • 17 of 34 participants demonstrate skills to plan healthy meals. • 19 of 31 participants learned the difference between emotional eating and eating for "true

hunger." • 29 of 29 participants learned to read food labels to help select the most nutritious food. • 0 of 0 participants set a goal to eat at least six meals each week together as a family.

Intermediate

• 219 of 219 adults wash hands more often. • 7 of 22 participants ate more whole grains. • 0 of 0 participants balance caloric intake from foods and beverages with calories

expended to maintain a healthy weight. • 319 of 416 participants decreased consumption of high-sugar foods. • 0 of 0 participants eat at least six meals together as a family each week. • 6 of 15 participants eat fewer high-fat foods.

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• 37 of 37 participants eat fewer high-suger foods. • 0 of 0 participants eat more fat-free or low-fat dairy products. • 129 of 137 participants increased physical activity. • 10 of 19 participants lost weight: 35 total pounds lost. • 9 of 9 participants manage family resources to ensure adequate provision for food. • 276 of 385 participants now eat more fruit. • 325 of 385 participants now eat more fruits and vegetables. • 197 of 385 participants now eat more vegetables. • 0 of 0 participants now eat more whole grains. • 22 of 22 participants practice skills in comparing food prices to get the best buy. • 7 of 12 participants refridgerate perisable foods promptly. • 0 of 0 participants refrigerate perishable foods within two hours. • 0 of 0 participants responds, on most days, to body signals for hunger and satiety. • 36 of 51 participants seperate raw, cooked and ready-to-eat foods while storing and

preparing. • 97 of 112 participants surveyed more often washed their hands with soap and warm

running water before preparing food. (TNCEP) • 0 of 0 participants surveyed used a thermometer to check the internal temperature of

food. • 21 of 21 participants surveyed used a thermometer to check the internal temperature of

their refrigerator. • 0 of 0 participants, who had been slowly gaining weight, were able to prevent further

weight gain. • 161 of 179 participants who increased their intake of dairy foods. • 0 of 0 participants who now select foods and beverages that promote healthy weight. • 0 of 0 participants engaged in physical activity for at least 30 minutes five or more days

during most weeks. • 518 of 518 youth now wash hands more often.

Tennessee Saves: Target 200 Participants Reached 649 Pre-Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Agent developed small group approach to Credit Counseling delivery reaching 87 individuals in 2009. 87 (100%) of clients completed a written spending plan 87 (100%) of clients wrote individualized money goals 87 (100%) of clients learned about possible options to filing 18 of the 87 attempted debt reorganization in lieu of filing 1 family sought quick sale of a mortgaged home to avoid filing Debtor Education Agent teams with 2 other agents to offer Debtor Education for the Jackson TN Chapter 13 Trustee. 116 (65%) of students reported gaining understanding of rebuilding their credit 129 (72%) gained a better understanding of improving money communications and plan to work toward improved financial matters communication

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Holiday Spending Programming 382 individuals participated in 4 different programs. Venues included churches, community organizations and Healthy Woman (program at local hospital). 382 (100%) wrote ‘SMART’ spending goals related to controlling/reducing holiday spending 382 (100%) wrote a gift list including planned spending limits 182 (48%) committed to spending less than last year on gifts and holiday costs 83 (22%) calculated holiday costs in addition to gifts 215 (56%) committed to facilitating group and family discussion to spend less this holiday season Youth Financial Education 384 second grade youth constructed piggy banks 94 junior high students constructed piggy banks 94 junior high students participated in “You, Too, Can Be A Millionaire” 741 Primary School student participate in a week of money education and piggy bank parade 1005 homes received a series of 4 youth money education newsletters Ecumenical Money Focus Four churches located in an economically challenged neighborhood combined to assist families coping with unemployment and economic challenges. The group decided to offer a series of money management education and job fair programming for 4 months. The agent prepared the educational segment of the program. Topics included: Family Money Talk, Basic Budgeting, Credit Card Blues and Handling Holiday Spending. The series, hosted a different churches drew an audience of 317 individuals. The churches provided meals/refreshments and $800 in $25 gift cards for groceries for families attending the programs. Money Coach Project NAACP requested educational information for family finances. The Agent worked with Chamber of Commerce, Banks, Credit Union, Utility Board, CPAs, and Industry Leaders to develop the Money Coaching project. Community financial support for the project currently amounts to $6,680.00. The agent has spent months working with an advisory committee to draft a script for volunteer money coaches, working on sponsorship, dealing with legal aspects of the project with the Chamber of Commerce attorney. The agent applied for the Emma Rae Oats Crooks Stimulus Fund Grant and received $4,600 to assist in funding with this project. The Money Coach project will launch in 2010 by recruiting and training qualified Money Coaches to work with families requesting assistance. The program will expand Extension efforts to provide basic money skills, develop a budget, write financial goals, increase savings, and reduce debt. Dyer County Family & Community Education Clubs Agent currently serves as advisor to 5 community FCE clubs (68 active members) and meets with the groups 5 – 8 times per year. Leadership development includes officer training, leader lessons, community service projects and educational projects. Agent works with a committee to develop an annual plan of work for FCE cited in the Yearbook. Focus for the year has been energy efficiency. End of year member surveys show: -59 (87%) indicated they have implemented one or more energy saving devices as a result of what they learned about green homes. -42 (62%) report they have changed light bulbs to more energy efficient variety -9 (13%) have changed converted to a digital programmable thermostat 1 club presented a fair booth on environmentally sound ideas reaching 1,200 Agent serves in support role for FCE members active in regional and state association by assisting with state convention, mini-conference, and state convention learning session, state convention hospitality suite, and state convention gift shop contributions. Agent serves as coordinator for FCE community service project including: 800 Boo-Boo Buddies/Infant Nutrition Education

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packages for Health Department 320 items contributed to the family abuse center 6 families “adopted” for Christmas Red Cross Bucket Brigade contributions for house fire clean up pails. 87 contributions of food to the Humane Society Leadership Involvement As a change agent in the community, the agent servers on several community boards. Collaborations for programming and partnerships are formed in working together on community healthy, employment and financial literacy. The agent currently serves as: Dyersburg Primary School Curriculum Map Committee Selected as a member of the National “Listen First” Training Team in Ohio Workforce Development Board for Dyersburg State Community College President Elect of the YMCA of Dyer County Dyer County Fair Board Dyer County Fair Board Clothing Contests/Sew With Cotton Chair Secretary of YMCA of Dyer County Selected as a member of the Dyer County Team for the PHC grant (1 of 36 communities in USA to receive this grant) Healthy Woman Advisory Council for Dyersburg Regional Medical Center Delta Grant Committee Member H.O.P.E. Ecumenical Advisory Team Strategic Planning for YMCA of Dyer County Hispanic Ministry Holy Angels Catholic Church Parish Council Member American Business Women’s Association, Magnolia Chapter, Scholarship Chair Dream Factory of Dyersburg, Incorporated, Area Coordinator (grants Dreams to critically and chronically ill children) Chamber of Commerce, Financial Literacy Chair Right Choices of West Tennessee, Advisory Council Dyer County Schools Parent/Agency Advisory Board Member Regional Health Council – Committee member and Delta Grant Coordinator for Dyer County Hazardous Household Waste Co-Chair, Dyer County Base Programming Agent receives and responses to an average of 12 phone calls per day meeting requests for information, referral, money coaching, and community needs. Calls are returned in a timely fashion, usually within the same working day. Agent regularly submits articles on timely topics to the Dyersburg State Gazette, the Dyersburg City Newsletter, Senior Circle Newsletter, Healthy Women Communications, YMCA Newsletter, and Dyersburg Mall Website. Agent has appeared 4 times on community radio program to discuss upcoming events and provide timely information. Agent has appeared 5 times on local 30 minute television station to discuss credit card debt, family money management, family money education, the piggy bank pageant, and Hazardous Household Waste Collection Day. Agent regularly utilizes Channel 4 television station to advertise community events via slides. Programming Requests Agent is frequently requested as a speaker for in-service, community service groups and educational committees. This year she developed programs on 23 different topics. Programs frequently include a Power Point Presentation, demonstration and/or handout. Networking Agent is deeply involved in network programming. Programs and projects are rarely developed or completed without the involvement of area professionals, volunteers and/or donors. On example includes the demise of the Dyer County Health Council. When Health Educator positions were cut from the state budget, the agent teamed with other members, the Coordinated School Health teams, Parks and Recreation, YMCA and the TNCEP Coalition to form a new group who’s focus will continue to work toward health issues in the community. An additional example includes involvement with the Chamber of Commerce in a Financial

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Literacy Component. The agent has accepted the role of committee chair and sought partners and a grant to support this project.

Funding: Federal Funds, Smith-Lever b and c, Other, Donors, Regular State/County Extension Funds, User Fees

Scope: Tennessee (state-specific), Dyer County