Many thanks to each Extension professional as we work through updates to the youth protection process!
The new POMP-X (Protection of Minors Portal – Extension) has been in operation since Sept. 20. Many have used it very successfully. A few glitches have been identified and reported. Some have been fixed; some remain to be fixed by Ideal-Logic. POMP-X is available at: https://apps.ideal-logic.com/POMP-X
Updates have been made to part of the youth protection webpage on the Purdue Extension Hub: https://extension.purdue.edu/hub/youthprotection/. Other updates will be made in the near future.
County 4-H educators are registering their annual county 4-H program for the 2024-2025 year in POMP-X. That process, to be completed prior to the opening of the new 4-H program year on Oct. 1, is moving along very well.
Additional youth programs in all Extension program areas can also be registered in POMP-X. As questions arise, please ask puextyouthprotection@purdue.edu for assistance.
Youth protection trainings continue to be available in Ideal-Logic for both program director and program staff: https://www.purdue.edu/ethics/ed-training/youth.php. Please be sure to complete these trainings using your Purdue career account.
Purdue CARET is a dedicated group of Indiana residents committed to the power of research and education from Purdue. The Purdue Council for Agricultural Research, Extension and Teaching (CARET) strongly supports Purdue Extension’s mission to translate research into practical, impactful programs for communities across the state. Above all, Purdue CARET serves as a powerful advocate, promoting the significance and influence of Purdue agriculture to county officials, state legislators, members of Congress, and other key decision-makers.
Purdue CARET members play a vital role in helping the organization achieve its goals. Some ways that educators and specialists can support Purdue CARET include:
If you're interested in learning more about supporting Purdue CARET efforts in your county or region, schedule a meeting with your county Extension director and area director to explore how you can get involved. Visit the Purdue CARET website to learn more!
By: Steve McKinley, Staff Development Specialist
We are excited to welcome the Purdue Extension family to the Tippecanoe County 4-H Fairgrounds on Dec. 4-5, 2024, for the annual Purdue Extension Professional Development Conference (PDC)!
Success stories
Again this year, we will share your Purdue Extension success stories during PDC. A tremendous number of outstanding programs have an impact on youth and adult audiences in Purdue Extension. Please consider submitting one or more success stories that you and/or your teams have experienced. Submissions are requested by Oct. 25.
PDC website
Please visit the PDC website for more details regarding the conference.
PDC registration
Registration for PDC is open through the end of the day on Oct. 25. There is no registration fee to attend, but registration is required so we can have an accurate meal and head count.
Hotel accommodations
Those who need housing during PDC may request accommodations through the PDC registration survey. Carie Herbst is coordinating housing for PDC; you will not contact the hotel directly. Room requests must be made by Oct. 25.
We are looking to showcase Extension-based podcasts on a dedicated landing page, where listeners can easily access valuable content created by Extension professionals. Currently, we feature:
If you host an Extension-based podcast, we’d love to include it on this landing page! By gathering all these podcasts in one place, we aim to provide a hub for listeners and help your podcast reach a wider audience.
Submit your podcast and to Lily Morrissey via email (morrislc@purdue.edu) to amplify the reach of Extension resources!