MSU Extension began an organization-wide effort to look at its programming and administrative structure in early 2009. The goal was to ensure that MSUE continues to remain responsive to the needs of Michigan's residents and makes the best use of resources.
The redesign effort was made public in the fall of 2009, and with input from stakeholders and decision makers from across the state, it is being launched in 2010. To learn more about the MSU Extension redesign effort, including the organization’s statewide program priorities and new district structure, please click here.
Special Announcements
MSU Citizen Planner Program to be offered in Charlevoix County
The very popular MSU Citizen Planner Program will be held in Charlevoix County at Boyne City Hall beginning in April. The seven-session program will take place on consecutive Wednesday evenings from April 14 to May 26. It was last held in the county during 2004.
This award-winning land use training and certificate program is designed to help land use officials manage the impacts of economic change and be part of the solutions to challenges and issue their communities face. The Citizen Planner program is a non-credit course leading to an optional certificate of completion awarded by Michigan State University Extension. The series covers:
Job basics for community planning, zoning, and economic prosperity
Ethics and conflict of interest
Land use laws and court decisions
Plan implementation and development controls
Best practices and smart growth for economic prosperity
Effective meetings, deliberation and conflict resolution
Relevant tools and techniques to do the job well
The registration fee is $350 and includes all classroom sessions and a resource notebook. Discounts are available for groups of 4 or more from the same community.
The Charlevoix County MSU Extension office received a generous grant from the Charlevoix County Community Foundation, which will allow us to offer up to ten, $200 reimbursable scholarships to Charlevoix County township, city, village or county planning commission or ZBA members, or elected officials. For further information about these scholarships, contact the MSU Extension office at 231-582-6232.
The Michigan Township Participating Plan also offers to its municipal members one scholarship per community, which covers the complete registration cost for participation in the Citizen Planner Program.
For the Citizen Planner Program brochure, click here.
MSU Extension staff members use the university’s resources to meet needs in every Michigan county. The County Partner Report demonstrates how MSU Extension educators, program associates and specialists are working with nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, businesses, farms and families to “bring knowledge to life” in your community. Click the link below to read more.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned.
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