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Part II Administrative Structure

 University of Maryland Extension programs are open to all citizens without regard to race, color, gender, disability,

religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or national origin.

UME Volunteer Policy

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History of ExtensionWashington, Jefferson & Lincoln

Morrill Act of 1862

Morrill Act of 1890

Hatch Act of 1887

Smith/Lever Act of 1914

Native American Land Grant Act of 1994

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UME MissionThe mission of University of Maryland Extension is to

provide educational outreach for the University of Maryland (UM and UMES) and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) in the areas of agriculture and natural resources, sea grant, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and community, resource and economic development. Through these programs, individuals and communities have access to research based educational programs to promote the themes and outcomes of the UME Primary Mission Areas which include:

• Quality of Life • Economic Prosperity • Environmental Stewardship • Professional and Organizational Development

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UME Administrative StructureDean of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

- has ultimate responsibility for the College.

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Dr. Wei wei@umd.edu

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Office of the Dean1296 Symons Hall

University of MarylandCollege Park, MD 20742-5551

Phone: 301 405-2072

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Responsible for the following functions within each local or regional office: hiring and dismissal of faculty and staff with appropriate approvals; coordination of programs; preparation of budgets and supervising expenditures; management of county/city and center offices; preparation and recommendations for promotion and tenure; mentoring programs for junior faculty; providing visionary leadership for the unit; encouraging and facilitating professional development for faculty and staff; and promoting and enhancing UME public relations.

UME Administrative StructureAssociate Dean and Associate Director

Dr. Nick PlaceUME, Office of the Associate Dean & Associate Director, 1202 Symons Hall, UME, College Park, MD 20742-5551Phone: 301-405-2907 Email: nplace@umd.edu

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The 1890 Extension Program, headquartered at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, Maryland, is targeted to diverse audiences with special emphasis on those with limited resources to help them improve their quality of life.

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UME Administrative StructureAdministrator and Associate Director Coordinator of UMES/ UMCP Agricultural Research

Dr. Henry Brooks

UMES Extension, Office of UMES-UME, 2122 Richard A. Henson Center, Princess Anne, MD 21853Phone: 410-651-6206, Email: hmbrooks@umes.edu

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Are responsible for the overall vision and management of the regions and provide day-to-day leadership of the region with respect to personnel management, fiscal oversight and public relations.

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UME Administrative StructureRegional Extension Directors (RED)

East RegionMr. Tom Miller

Wye, P.O. Box 169, Queenstown, MD 21658Phone: 410-827-9039, Email: water@umd.edu

West RegionMs. Mary Ellen Waltemire

Western Maryland, 18330 Keedysville Road, Keedysville, MD 21756Phone: 301-432-4490 x 321, Email: mewalt@umd.edu

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They facilitate interdisciplinary programming teams; mentor and guide faculty and staff in programming matters; provide input into the faculty annual evaluation process in partnership with REDs, gather program accomplishments for reporting to federal and state funders with regard to program accomplishments. 4-H Youth Development Sea Grant Family and Consumer Sciences Agriculture and Natural Resources

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UME Administrative StructureAssistant Directors for Programs or Program Leaders (PL)

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UME Administrative StructureProgram Leaders

4-H Youth DevelopmentDr. Jeff Howard

4-H Youth Development, The Maryland 4-H Center, 8020 Greenmead Drive, College Park, MD 20740-4000Phone: 301-314-9070, Email: jwhoward@umd.edu

Sea Grant Dr. Doug Lipton

Sea Grant Extension Programs, 2200 Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742-5535Phone:301-405-1280, Email: dlipton@arec.umd.eduFamily and

Consumer SciencesDr. Patsy Ezell

UME Family and Consumer Sciences, 1210 Symons Hall, College Park, MD 20742-5551Phone:301-405-4129, Email: pezell@umd.eduAgriculture and

Natural Resources

This position is currently Vacant

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Coordinates assessment and evaluation processes to ensure programs are achieving short, medium and long term outcomes. This person leads statewide efforts to capture and communicate UME impacts to stakeholders and beneficiaries and coordinates submission of state and federal reports.

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UME Administrative StructureAssistant Director for Evaluation and Assessment

Ms. Teresa McCoy

UME, Office of the Associate Dean & Associate Director, 1202 Symons Hall, UME, College Park, MD 20742-5551Phone: 301-405-4153 , Email: tmccoy1@umd.edu

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Manage the day-to-day operations of UME at the local level. Supported by the REDs, they work in the areas of program coordination, personnel management, fiscal accountability and public relations.

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UME Administrative StructureCounty/City Extension Directors, Area Extension Directors, County Extension Coordinators and Center Directors

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Questions?

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This presentation was originally created by Dan Tabler. It was revised by Dr. Lisa Dennis, 4-H Youth and Adult Leadership Specialist, as well as Amy Rhodes, Sharon Pahlman, and David

Gordon 2010.