Conducting Effective Performance Appraisals- Pre – Appraisal Process
An agent’s
performance has a significant impact on The Texas AgriLIFE Extension Service
capacity to fulfill its mission. However, the effectiveness of the performance
appraisal conference is directly correlated to the preparation prior to the
conference itself. If the Pre-Appraisal process is to be effective the
Extension agent must …
- Finalize monthly reports on the TeXas System.
- Finalize all County Commissioner’s Court reports.
- Submit annual outcome summaries
- Review support materials provided to DEA in monthly reports.
- Review interpretation materials that communicate programmatic outcomes.
- Review County Media Efforts, such as program area newsletters, radio programs, news releases
- Complete our Making a Difference Documents- out come and/or out put summaries
- Review 4-H enrollment goals
- Review your inter disciplinary programs
- Review your Showcase Events(including participation of Elected officials)
- Review Multi-County Programs, Result Demonstrations and tours.
- Review Leadership Advisory Board and Youth Board Events.
I will also send you an email this week in preparation for your PAS as to know what to prepare for. I truly appreciate all of you hard work, on my behalf it is great to get see all the excellent programs you provide to your clientele during the year. I am very fortunate to work with the best agents in the state.
San Antonio Livestock Exposition- Leadership Extension
The “Leadership Extension” program is designed to provide
Extension faculty with an opportunity to develop comprehensive leadership
skills. Beginning in May 2012, Class X will consist of four, four day
sessions held at six month intervals. The sessions will be held at three
different locations across the state and one session in Louisiana. Each
session will cover a wide variety of leadership topics.
Extension faculty with at least five years of Extension
experience who aspires to enhance their leadership skills are eligible to
apply. I would ecourage perspective agents to the SALE-LE website at http://sale.tamu.edu.
Completed applications are due in our office by December 1, 2011.
District 11 4-H
Events and Activities
Looks like we had a great District 11 Crossroads, a big thanks to those of you that assisted with the planning and implementation of the event. We now move on over to the District 11 Food Show and The Coastal Bend Classic both on December 3rd , Looks like we are getting good participation for both events. We still need judges for the food show please find judges and send the information in to Sharon.
Our focus needs to continue to be provide our 4-H members and leaders with the best quality experience possible. If we can remember to keep our focus among our many tasks associated at the end of the year these two events will be greatly successful.
Major Show Entries due December 1st. Those of you that are preparing your entries for the major stock shows, please be aware of the December 1st deadlines. It would be a good idea to review your validation information so no one gets left out. I know this is a process that can bring on much stress right before the holiday, however, please make sure you double check your entries and validations keep good documentation as every year problems always shows up. Cover your tracks!!!!!
District 11 Personnel News
This morning Refugio County Court approved Michael Donalson, as their new County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources. Michael will start on December 1st. Michael will start first step in San Patricio County. Michael comes highly recommended from Tarlton State University he will also be receiving his Masters Degree next month. Please help me to welcome Michael to District 11.
Happy Thanksgiving!
I would like to wish our District 11 Extension
family a Happy Thanksgiving. I am fortunate to work with a great group of agents, specialists, and support staff in District 11 thank you for all you do. Everybody looks forward to the thanksgiving feast. The turkey, the pies, and the celebration, football,shopping or even sitting in a deer blind.
However, thanksgiving is incomplete without a moment of reflection. Spare a moment, and say a prayer of gratitude for life's little blessings.
For, it is these little blessings that enrich our life. Here is a quote, that I was forwarded on Twitter, that I wanted to share.
If you learn to appreciate more
of what you already have, you'll find yourself having more to appreciate.
-Michael Angier
