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News and Notes: December 19, 2025

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OUR VISION: Ohioans have the knowledge and resources they need to actively engage in creating conditions in which they thrive.  

OUR MISSION: We create opportunities for people to explore how science-based knowledge can improve social, economic, and environmental conditions.  

Leadership Notes

  1. Note from David Civittolo

    From the JCEP annual meeting and program area in-services to Ohio 4-H Youth Development assistant director interviews—and preparing for the upcoming winter recess—the past few weeks have been extraordinarily busy for many of you during an already hectic time of year. 

  2. Assistant Director Interview Recording and Survey Information

    Thanks to those who participated in the Assistant Director of 4-H Youth Development selection process, in person and online. Interviews with Dr. Meagan Hoffman were held on Dec. 16. Thank you for engaging with the candidate and reviewing her materials for this position.

  3. Bebo Retirement Celebration – Jan. 8

    Join us in celebrating Pat Bebo’s retirement on Jan. 8, 2026 (2-6 p.m.) at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to LaVerne Castle (castle.206@osu.edu) by Dec. 31.

Programming Perspectives

  1. All About Sheep! Webinar Series

    The All About Sheep! Winter 2026 webinar series will start Feb. 3. Join Extension and industry professionals as they discuss herd management, operation goals and marketing, nutrition, and flock health.

Award Opportunities/Reminders

  1. OneOhio Recovery Foundation Grant Opportunities

    OneOhio Recovery Foundation is providing a second round of grants for outreach efforts that support evidence-based, forward-looking strategies for the purposes of prevention, treatment, recovery, and abatement of substance use and co-occurring disorders.

  2. Outreach and Engagement Grant Opportunities

    Ohio State’s Office of Outreach and Engagement is now accepting applications for two grant opportunities—Engaged Scholarship Seed Grants and Graduate Student Engaged Scholar Seed Grants. 

Operations/Business of Extension

  1. 2025 Extension Programmatic Teaching Reporting

    As a reminder, Extension programmatic teaching is expected to be reported monthly in Engage: Extension Data Portal (EDP) as Educational Events and Individual Instruction records. With monthly data entry, questions and data requests that come up throughout the year can be answered to provide information to stakeholders. EDP data are also used for federal reporting to ensure continued funding.

  2. Important Update for Accessing Templates in Adobe Express

    There has recently been a significant change in the way we all access and use Extension and Ohio 4-H templates in Adobe Express. While we were anticipating this change in February 2026, it was bumped up sooner than expected.

Celebrating Colleagues

  1. 2025 JCEP Award Winners

    While the Joint Council of Extension Professionals awards were announced during Regional Conversations this fall, we also recognized and celebrated the winners at JCEP’s annual meeting earlier this month.

Professional Development Opportunities

  1. 2026 Forestry In-Services Planned

    Ohio State University Extension, in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Division of Wildlife, are organizing monthly in-services for natural resources professionals starting in January 2026.

  2. Ohio State Leadership Center Professional Development Opportunites

    The Ohio State Leadership Center offers workshops on a variety of professional development topics—including communication, conflict management, and leadership style.

Health and Wellness

  1. The Gift of Presence

    The holiday season often brings a mix of emotions and experiences. Alongside joy and celebration, many people face financial concerns, family tensions, social obligations, travel challenges, and the stress of gift-giving.

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