Research and Extension in OSU (Sanders Grand Lounge)
Dr. Jacqueline E. LaMuth                                
A comparison of formal and non-formal
managers within Ohio State University
Extension:  An examination of self-efficacy,
training choices, and job satisfaction

Dr. Judy Villard                                               
The relationship between emotional intelligence of county chairs, job satisfaction of county staff and selected demographic variables

Dr. Gregory A. Davis                                      
An Understanding of Learning Style Preferences

Sessions End

Optional Tour of the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
Located just west of the Schottenstein Center, the unique and flexible space will allow thousands of Ohio youth, 4-H volunteers, community organizations, Ohio State partners, and national associations to enjoy 4-H programming, classes, and volunteer opportunities at the stand-alone facility

Regional Directors session (Mount Leadership Suites)
County Directors session (Rockow Board Room)
Staff Development/HR session (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Discussion led by John Preissing and Susan Williams
Good to Great and the Social Sectors                        (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Box Lunch – pick up and board bus for tours (Hallway)
Assortment of ham and pepper jack on kaiser roll/roast beef and cheddar on onion roll, ham and pepper jack on kaiser, roasted vegetable wrap – all sandwiches have
Italian pasta salad and assorted cookies/bottled water/soft drinks

TOUR 1
State Farm Insurance (Garee Earnest)
Founded in 1922 by retired farmer and insurance salesman George Jacob “G.J.” Mecherle with a simple motivation of ensuring fairness and doing the right thing for the customer. State Farm insures more cars and homes than any other insurer in the U.S. and is also a leading insurer in Canada. State Farms 17,000 agents and 68,000 employees serve over 76 million auto, life, and health policies in the United States and Canada.
Longaberger Farms
The Longaberger Company is America’s premier maker of handcrafted baskets and offers other home and lifestyle products, including pottery, wrought iron, fabric accessories and specialty foods. The company is based in Newark, Ohio, and independent Home Consultants are located in all U.S. states who sell Longaberger products directly to customers. There are two ways you can pursue a career with Longaberger: you may join approximately 45,000 Americans as an independent Home Consultant, or you may apply for career opportunities at one of the facilities located in Newark, Dresden and Hartville, Ohio.

TOUR 2
University Extension District/OSUE East Side Project (Terri Gustafson)
The Extension University District is located in the heart of the community where OSU Extension provides educational programming toward the growth and development of the economy, environment, family, individual, and youth.  Partnerships with The Godman Guild, The Columbus Housing Partnership, The Literacy Initiative, The Ohio Literacy Initiative, the Weinland Park Elementary School, the Medary Elementary School, the Northside Community Development Corporation and Weinland Park Elementary School have broadened programming and outreach efforts. Through programs in four areas of concentration, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Community Development, Family and Consumer Sciences, and 4-H Youth Development, OSU Extension endeavors to meet the needs of our neighbors and our community.
COSI
Center for Family Research (CFR) exists as a coalition of OSU faculty members, students, and staff -- representing the colleges of Education and Human Ecology, Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, Law, Medicine, Social/Behavioral Sciences, and Social Work -- who have interest and expertise in research, assessment, and treatment efforts as they relate to the family, with particular emphasis on the family’s role in the development and well-being of children and adolescents.  Ohio State University's Center for Family Research hosted a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 21, 2007 at the Center of Science and Industry, where the CFR maintains its offices.

TOUR 3
Whole/World Foods
Founded in 1980 as one small store in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods is now the World’s leading retailer of natural and organic foods with more than 270 stores in North America and the U.K. Whole Foods recruits the best people who are passionate about food and well rounded human beings to become part of their team.

Dinner at OSU Faculty Club
Rolls and Butters, Field Greens with Dressings and Accompaniments vegetable Crudités with Roasted Pepper Aioli, Chef's Choice of Two Faculty Club chilled Salads, Pesto Chicken, mozzarella cheese, tomato cream and Linguine with mixed mushrooms, roasted garlic,herbs & sherry cream, Herb Roasted Redskins, Garlic & Herb green Beans, Dinner Buffet Desserts, Coffee, Decaf, Hot Herbal Tea, Iced Tea

Facilitated discussions
Developing Gen-X Leadership in Extension (Salons AB)
Moving Ahead with Revenue Generation (Salon C)
eXtension—Communities of Practice (Salon D)

Facilitated Discussions
Training for Local Unit Directors and Department Heads (Salon C)
Career Paths (Salon D)