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Enhancing Financial Education Through Social Networking: AFCPE Pre-Conference 2009

Join us at the 2009 AFCPE Extension Pre-Conference, focusing on integrating social networking into financial education. The event features a series of workshops, including a welcome address by Jane Schuchardt, followed by engaging sessions led by experts from various universities. You'll hear updates on financial security initiatives, bankruptcy education, and more! Enjoy networking opportunities over lunch and gain insights into managing finances in tough times. Don't miss this chance to enrich your knowledge and connect with fellow professionals.

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Enhancing Financial Education Through Social Networking: AFCPE Pre-Conference 2009

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  1. WELCOME! • 2009 AFCPE • Extension Pre-Conference • Using Social Networking • In Financial Education

  2. Extension Pre-Conference Agenda • 7:00 – 8:00 Registration, Continental Breakfast, and Networking • 8:00 – 8:15 Welcome– Jane Schuchardt, National Program Leader, NIFA-USDA • 8:15 – 11:30 Social Networking Workshop– Anne Adrian, Auburn University • 11:30 – 12:00 Box Lunch and Networking • 12:00 – 12:45 Financial Security for All eXtension Update: • Pat Swanson, CoP Chair, Iowa State University • Nancy Porter, Clemson University, Moodle and Investing for Farm Families • Sharon Seiling, Ohio State University, Bankruptcy Education • 12:45 – 1:30 National Program Update: • Constance Costner, Michigan State University, Managing in Tough Times Suzann Knight, University of New Hampshire, Extension Tax Prep and Education • Barbara O’Neill, Rutgers University, Small Steps to Health and Wealth • Jane Schuchardt, America Saves, NIFA, Human Sciences, and more • 2:00 AFCPE Conference Begins

  3. Social Networking WorkshopAnne Adrian, Auburn University • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILQrUrEWe8

  4. eXtension Update • Pat Swanson, Iowa State • Nancy Porter, Clemson • Sharon Seiling, Ohio State

  5. National Program Update • Constance Costner, Michigan State • Suzann Knight, University of New Hampshire • Barbara O’Neill, Rutgers University • Jane Schuchardt, NIFA-USDA

  6. Presentations Will Be Posted to: • http://www.nifa.usda.gov/nea/economics/in_focus/afcpe_if_extension_conference_08.html

  7. America Saves • 2010 week -- February 22-March 1 • www.americasaves.org • www.americasavesweek.org • http://www.nifa.usda.gov/nea/economics/fsll/edu_saves.html

  8. NIFA -- The Background • Created by 2008 Farm Bill • Innovative solutions to global problems • Work with other federal science agencies • Contributor to science policy decision-making • New era for agricultural science

  9. Preparing for NIFA • Listening sessions • Proposals from within agency • Emphasis on human sciences • Final decisions made by political appointees

  10. October 8th Launch • www.visualwebcaster.com/NIFA-Rollout

  11. Thursday October 22, 2009 Thursday October 22, 2009 Focus, Scale, Impact • Global food security and hunger • Climate change • Sustainable energy • Childhood obesity • Food safety

  12. New Leadership • Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary • Rajiv Shah, M.D., Undersecretary for Research, Education and Economics • Roger Beachy, Ph.D., NIFA Director

  13. NIFA Components • Institute of Food Production and Sustainability • Institute of Bioenergy, Climate, and Environment • Institute of Food Safety and Nutrition • Institute of Youth and Community Development • Center for International Programs

  14. Functional Integration • Research – develop the knowledge needed to issues facing our Nation • Education – train next generation of scientists, educators, and citizens • Extension – bring knowledge to the people who need it most in the U.S. and around the world

  15. Implications for Family Economics • Most authorities remain • More focus on competitive funding • Collaborate with historically-black, Hispanic-serving, and tribal colleges • Contribute the consumer perspective on major issues

  16. Thank you . . . • For the opportunity to be your National Program Leader • For all you do • For keeping the financial security focus strong in Extension • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xNF78oNgAo

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