❖ National Program and Asset Registry: Another significant accomplishment is the new National Registry of Cooperative Extension Programs and Assets launched to house searchable program information and resources such as presentations, information sheets and evaluation tools for CES. This new tool is intended for broader implementation this summer. We are piloting this tool with a CDC/NIFA program called Extension Collaborative on Immunization Teaching and Engagement (EXCITE). This tool will enable Cooperative Extension to create a dynamic geographic map about the incredible work happening system-wide on immunization education and show the strength and value that Cooperative Extension brings to our communities. ❖ Learning and Networking Platform for CES: Connect Extension is a co-learning environment that adapts existing Extension technology to expand professional development opportunities to all land grant universities, NTAE partners, and their constituents. The Hubspot platform was added in Year 3 Quarter 1 to further enhance communication and connectedness with CES. ❖ USDA Related NTAE Projects: Research and Extension Catalysts mobilize talent among networks within Extension and from private- and public sector partners. The Catalysts consult with their networks to identify eight topics related to the Strategic Goals, and locate resources that address each topic. Project teams submit a nomination form and the catalysts/review teams select these eight topics and Extension Fellows to curate the resources from the nominations submitted. Catalysts provide a lead mentor role with projects. Catalysts serve as program advisory support past senior program or administrative CES personnel. Catalysts have many years of experience with programming and networks across the country. Catalysts are: Dr. Scott Reed, Dr. Fred Schlutt, Dr. Rick Klemme, Dr. Chuck Hibberd, Dr. Jimmy Henning, Dr. Dawn Mellion, Dr. Chuck Ross, and Dr. Dyremple Marsh. ➢ Communication and Marketing: Targeted communication and marketing strategies to ensure resources are available to CES professionals to create a national network of CES involved in a focused effort and provide greater visibility for CES. The Extension Foundation now uses HubSpot as the platform for communications and email. We can filter this by region or institution as well. A complete list is available here: https://app.hubspot.com/contacts/8907224/lists/55. This represents 220 organizations including Land Grant Institutions, and other organizations engaged with our non-member/public offerings. A complete listing of all organizations that have engaged with the Extension Foundation so far here: https://app.hubspot.com/contacts/8907224/objectLists/152 ➢ Partnerships for Expansion and Sustainability: Leadership by individual stakeholders is necessary but not sufficient to drive transformational and systemic change. Collective action and collaboration is essential. It is needed among
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