Progress 09/01/16 to 08/31/17
Outputs
Target Audience:1.Participant Summary The table below shows the workshop attendees and their institutions. 14 of the 18 Land Grant Institutions we contacted were represented and additional 2 independent participants were present at the workshop. 1 Last Name First Name Institution 2 Abdelraheem Sherif Tuskegee University 3 Anandhi Aavudai Florida A&M University 4 Anike Felicia North Carolina A&T University 5 Barfield John Tennessee State Univ. 6 Blacknall Debbie South Carolina State Unv. 7 Boateng Judith Alabama A&M University 8 Brandon Dorothy Auburn University 9 Bratton Lisa Tuskegee University 10 Burgess April Auburn University 11 Coggins Patti Alabama A & M University, Normal, AL 35762 12 Copenhaver Caroline West Virginia State University 13 Courtland Geneva Small Business 14 Cummings DreJean Alabama A & M Univ. 15 Dasgupta Sid Kentucky State Univ. 16 Doamekpor Prosper Tuskegee University 17 Emily Joe South Carolina State Unv. 18 Glotova Olga Tuskegee University 19 Haley Emma Tuskegee University 20 Hall Danette Tuskegee University 21 Han Suoyi Tuskegee University 22 Hargrove S. Keith Tennessee State Univ. 23 Hassan Zakaria TU College of Vet. Med. 24 Hicks Loretta Contractor 25 Hicks Alvin Contractor 26 Holston Fe Tuskegee University 27 Hughes, Jr. Woodie Fort Valley State Univ. 28 Hunt-Haralson LaTanya Tuskegee University 29 Hutchinson Derrick Tennessee State Univ. 30 Jackson-Davis Armitra Alabama A and M. University 31 James Rosalind Alabama A & M Univ. 32 Jeelani Shaik Tuskegee University 33 Jeffries Joice A. Prairie View A and M 34 Johnson Eugene TU College of Vet. Med. 35 Karki Lila Tuskegee University 36 Kassama Lamin S Alabama A and M. University 37 Kilpatrick Tonya Tennessee State Univ. 38 Lee Jung Hoon Fort Valley State Univ. 39 McGahey Douglas Tennessee State Univ. 40 Minnifield Darlene Lauderdale County Extension Office 41 Mitchell-Ulmer Gwendolyn South Carolina State Unv. 42 Moore Shawn Kentucky state University 43 Mortley Desmond Tuskegee University 44 Moss Grant Felecia Tuskegee University 45 Myles Chante Tuscaloosa County Extension Office 46 Neloms Kimberly Alabama A & M Univ. 47 Nemours Djanan Florida A&M University 48 Ngatia Lucy Florida A&M University 49 Nwaeze Eze Tuskegee University 50 Proctor-Streeter La Verne South Carolina State Unv. 51 Punnuri Somashekhar Fort Valley State Univ. 52 Quintero Herbert University of Arkansas 53 Reese Alveta Tuskegee University 54 Samples Oreta Fort Valley State Univ. 55 Satyanarayan Dev Florida A&M University 56 Spencer-Thornton Deborah Tuskegee University 57 Srivastava Kunwar Tuskegee University 58 Surface Tabitha West Virginia State Univ 59 Thorpe Belinda Tuskegee University 60 Totten Jenny West Virginia State Univ 61 Wang Honghe Tuskegee University 62 Weaver Leslie Fort Valley State Univ. 63 Wells Marshall Jennifer Alabama A&M and Auburn Universities 64 Wheat Janette University of Arkansas 65 Whetstone Liz Tuskegee University 66 Whittaker Cynthia Jefferson County Extension Office 67 Whittington Shelley West Virginia State Univ 68 Willard Collier Tuskegee University 69 Williams Frances Tennessee State Univ. 70 Wolfork Terrence Fort Valley State Univ. 71 Youssouf Diabate Tuskegee University 72 Zhu Jun Tuskegee University Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?The workshop was aimed at introducing USDA NIFA grant mechanisms to faculty and administrators from 1890 Land Grant Institutions. In doing so, the workshop has offered the opportunity for participants to understand the grants available to them, and the process to apply for them. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?The Faculty and Administrators who participated from the 1890 Land Grant institutions are expected to apply or facilitate applications for one or more of the USDA grants. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
1.Accomplishments Summary The workshop was conducted over two days (August 29-30, 2016) on the campus of Tuskegee University, one of the 1890 Land-Grant Institutions. The Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in Tuskegee University, the proposed venue, hosted the workshop by providing space, audiovisual facilities, breakfast, working lunch and refreshment services. The workshop was divided into 6 sessions over a period of 2 days. Sessions were led primarily by National Program Leaders from the USDA/NIFA, with presentations covering the institutional structures of USDA, funding mechanisms and opportunities, proposal writing, grant administration and reporting. During the afternoon session on the second day, a round table discussion was included to go over any questions or topics which may have not been covered adequately, or needed clarifications. Working lunch session was included for both days, with attendants in round tables arranged inside the ball room (where the workshop venue) offering opportunities to initiate collaboration and exchange ideas. Attendees were provided discussion topics on successful strategies, challenges to successful grant writing, lessons learned from past experiences and innovative approaches to be shared. CONTENTS OF THE WORKSHOP In collaboration with National Program Leaders (Dr Margo Holland, Dr Edwin Lewis and Dr Kwok Shing) from the USDA, we decided to focus on specific themes of the most importance and relevance to participants from the 1890 Institutions. Overall, the contents of the workshop were organized in such a way that participants will be able to gain deep insight about how the USDA and its grant mechanisms are structured, and where they could obtain the most appropriate information for the mechanism they would be applying. The workshop sessions were grouped into 6 parts: 1. NIFA Organizational and Funding Structure; Capacity Building Programs Part I 2. Capacity Building Programs - Part II 3. Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Programs 4. AFRI Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) and Strengthening Grants 5. NON-AFRI Competitive Programs 6. Grantsmanship and Tips for Writing Competitive Grants After the sixth session, a round table discussion session allowed participants to ask the National Program Leaders and to share experiences with others. Detailed Workshop Agenda, including the driving directions, is included below. A tentative schedule, only minor details different from the version below, was distributed before the workshop to all registered participants. 2.Agenda and Activities USDA/NIFA Grantsmanship Workshop August 29-30, 2016, Tuskegee University Schedule Day 1: 08/29/16 8:00 - 8:45 Registration/ Continental Breakfast/Networking 8:45 - 9:00 Welcome and Introductions - Dr. Ruby Perry, Dean, CVMNAH 9:00 - 9:05 Meeting logistics - Dr. T. Samuel, co-organizer 9:05 - 10:15 Workshop Session #1 - NIFA Organizational and Funding Structure; Capacity Building Programs Part I (Dr Margo Holland and Dr Edwin Lewis) 10:15 - 10:30 Break/Networking 10:45 - noon Workshop Session #2 - Capacity Building Programs - Part II (Dr Edwin Lewis) 12:00 -1:15 Round Table Working Lunch/Networking 1:15-3:00 Workshop Session #3 - Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Programs (Dr Shing Kwok) 3:00-3:15 Break/Networking 3:15 -4:00 Workshop session #4 - AFRI Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) and Strengthening Grants (Dr M. Holland) Day 2: 08/30/16 8:00 - 9:00 Continental Breakfast/Networking 9:00 - 10:15 workshop Session #5 - NON-AFRI Competitive Programs (Dr S. Kwok) 10:15 - 10:30Break/Networking 10:45 - noonWorkshop Session #6 - Grantsmanship and Tips for Writing Competitive Grants (Dr M. Holland) 12:00 -1:15Round Table Working Lunch/Networking 1:30-3:00 Panel discussion with NIFA National Program Leaders (All Participants) 3:00 Workshop closing remarks and departure 3. Workshop Evaluation Summary a. Workshop Rating Evaluation Summary (Poor = 1 to excellent = 5) b. Workshop Categorical Evaluation Summary Category Too Short Right Length Too Long Introductory Immediate Advanced Number of Respondents Given the topic, was this workshop: Too long Right length Too long 1 (3%) 30 (90%) 2 (6%) In your opinion, was this workshop: Introductory Intermediate Advanced 10 (30%) 14 (42%) 7 (21%) 33 4. Acknowledgements We would like to acknowledge the organizational, technical, administrative, and logistical support and cooperation provided by: Dr Mardo Holland, National Program Leader, NIFA Dr Edwin Lewis, National Program Leader, NIFA Dr Shing Kwok, National Program Leader, NIFA Mrs Catina Woods, Executive Assistant to the Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine Mrs Roseline Datiri, Department of Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine Mrs Beverly Green, College of Agriculture Environmental and Nutrition Sciences Dr Albert Russel, College of Agriculture Environmental and Nutrition Sciences Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center Administration and Staff Tuskegee University Office of Sponsored Programs
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