Transcript FCS Stakeholder Input Overview

Family and Consumer Sciences
in the
NIFA Context
Outcomes of the FCS Stakeholder Input & Strategic Planning Meeting
February 2010
Background
• February 8-10th DC
• Goal
– To set the strategic direction and continue
gathering input from FCS Leaders representing
land-grant universities, Cooperative Extension
Services, and key partnerships for FCS and its
role in research, education and Extension at the
national level.
Background
• Facilitation
• Stakeholders
– Functions & Disciplines
– Regions
– 1890s
– Professional Organizations & Stakeholder
Groups
• APLU, BoHS, CAFCS, NCFR, AAFCS, NEAFCS,
ACCI, 4-H
Objectives
• Definition, Vision & Mission
• Language Alignment, Branding, &
Communications Plan
• Logic Model w/Measurable Outcomes
• Research Capacities
• Partnerships
• National FCS Workgroup
Definition
• Family and Consumer Sciences is the
integrative, multidisciplinary field of science
that studies relationships among humans and
their environments to foster quality of life,
strengthen communities, and achieve a
healthy and sustainable world.
Tagline
• Family and Consumer Sciences…
…advancing the human dimensions
of food and agriculture.
Vision
• Breakthroughs are made in the human
dimensions of food and agriculture because
of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Mission
• To focus on the human dimensions of food
and agriculture in addressing priority issues
through scientific research and its
application; strategic partnerships; Extension
education; and the preparation of the next
generation of human sciences professionals.
NIFA Priority Issues
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Global Food Security and Hunger
Climate Change
Sustainable Energy
Childhood Obesity
Food Safety
Next Steps
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Logic Model
Communications Plan
Research Capacity Development
Strategic Partnerships
National FCS Workgroup