Message-ID: <9606028363.AA836325099@hudsmtphq.hud.gov> Date: Tue, 2 Jul 1996 09:31:39 EST From: Michael Patterson <mailto:Michael_O._Patterson@HUD.GOV> Subject: July CYFERNet newsletter To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
Thought this info might be of interest. Please share as you see fit. Carole
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From: Jolene McCoy <mailto:x1mccoy@exnet.iastate.edu> To: "CYF - Community" <mailto:CYFCOM@extend.mes.umn.edu> Subject: July CYFERNet newsletter Date sent: Mon, 01 Jul 1996 17:36:34 -0500
My apologies to anyone who receives this message multiple times!
CYFERNet News
July 1, 1996 Vol. 1 No. 1
˙˙˙˙˙˙˙TABLE OF CONTENTS ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ CYFERNet Electronic publication highlights children, youth and family resources Tips for using CYFERNet Help us spread the word Display calendar
National Decisions for Health Network Resources focus on health care issues Work groups support network efforts
National Network for Child Care Network helps America build better child care Regional coordinators provide network support Special projects address child care curriculum needs
National Network for Collaboration Network emphasizes community collaboration
National Network for Family Resiliency Building strengths to meet life's challenges National satellite conference set for September Educate your colleagues about NNFR
National Network for Science and Technology Network focuses on science/technology literacy
˙˙˙ CYFERNet ˙˙˙
ELECTRONIC PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTS CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY RESOURCES Welcome to CYFERNet News, an official publication of the CYFERNet electronic, Internet-based information system on children, youth and families. This newsletter is designed to help you discover the information and resources that are available across the CYFERNet system.
CYFERNet , created in 1992, is operated jointly by the Cooperative Extension System's (CES) Children, Youth and Family Network and the National Agricultural Library. It hosts resources compiled and developed by the five member networks, as well as resources created through collaborations with other individuals, agencies and organizations.
We plan to electronically distribute this publication monthly. You can access current and past issues through the CYFERNet system. Topics for upcoming issues include using network rosters, joining discussion groups, and submitting documents for network inclusion.
Let us know how this publication can better serve you; e-mail your comments to Jolene McCoy at mailto:x1mccoy@exnet.iastate.edu or call her at (515) 965-9355. You can submit articles for the newsletter via your individual network marketing representative. Contact information is listed elsewhere in this newsletter.
We encourage you to share this newsletter with anyone who needs children, youth or families information, including educators, researchers, youth agencies, communities, parents, human service and health care providers, students, policy makers, youth and the media. Do you know an individual or group who should receive this newsletter? Send e-mail addresses (for individuals) or alias nicknames (for groups) to Jolene McCoy at mailto:x1mccoy@exnet.iastate.edu.
TIPS FOR USING CYFERNet To access CYFERNet, you must have a computer with a direct network or modem connection and Internet access. You also need Gopher, World Wide Web or Telnet software. You can access CYFERNet in three ways:
1) WORLD WIDE WEB software access: http://www.cyfernet.mes.umn.edu:2400
Does your state's CES home page have an easy-to-find CYFERNet link? If not, encourage your state to get one. It's a great way to help others discover everything CYFERNet offers!
2) GOPHER software access: If CYFERNet is not listed as a menu choice, select "Other Gophers" and make the following choices on subsequent menus: North America, USA, General, CYFERNet. If you have GOPHER software that allows you to enter a URL directly, you can type the following to reach CYFERNet: gopher://gopher-cyfernet.mes.umn.edu:4242
3) TELNET software access: Type the following on a single line: telnet gopher-cyfernet.mes.umn.edu At the login prompt, type: cyfernet
Once you get to CYFERNet, you can locate information by browsing or searching. To browse, scroll through the entries listed on the menu until you find the one related to your needs.
To search, select the search option and type a term describing your interest. The system will search the full text of every document and list all entries that include this term. You can read or review the documents while still connected to CYFERNet. You also may print, download or save a copy of the document on your disk.
Check the use statement at the beginning of the document. All documents may be downloaded, copied and distributed, but they cannot be sold. The full citation must be included.
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD Want to tell others about CYFERNet? The network has a promotional brochure available. For copies, send an e-mail message to Barbara Woods at mailto:x1woods@exnet.iastate.edu or call her at (515) 294-9610.
The network has a table top display that can be borrowed and used alone or with individual network displays. If you plan to set up your display at an upcoming event, why not join forces with the other networks and CYFERNet? Let us know where you'll be; we'll keep everyone updated through this newsletter. Send the information via an e-mail message to Jolene McCoy at mailto:x1mccoy@exnet.iastate.edu or call her at (515) 965-9355.
DISPLAY CALENDAR July 29-30 Project Directors' Meeting, Burlington, Vt. CYFERNet and network displays
Aug. 5-6 Extension Tri-State Conference, Las Vegas, Nev. CYFERNet display
Aug. 8-10 Extension Big Cities Conference, Denver, Colo. National Network for Child Care and CYFERNet displays
Nov. 5-9 National 4-H Annual Meeting, Grand Rapids, Mich. CYFERNet display
˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ NATIONAL DECISIONS FOR HEALTH NETWORK ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙
RESOURCES FOCUS ON HEALTH CARE ISSUES The National Decisions for Health Network (NDHN) supports and empowers children, youth, families and communities as they make decisions about health, safety, health care and healthier lifestyles. NDHN began in 1996 through the collaborative efforts of 22 land grant universities and the United States Department of Agriculture.
NDHN's home page is easily accessible using either graphics-based or text-only protocols. User-friendly, every NDHN page presents frames with "hot buttons" to easily navigate the contents or link to other relevant resources on the World Wide Web. The home page includes information on NDHN's mission and guiding principles, educational products, work group information, collaborators and contacts, guidelines for submitting documents, and links to health and safety resources. For more information about NDHN, send an e-mail message to mailto:nndhinfo@mes.umn.edu or call (202) 720-7947.
WORK GROUPS SUPPORT NETWORK EFFORTS NDHN programs are supported by eight work groups with representatives from different universities. A description of each group follows. To join a group, send an e-mail message to the appropriate group coordinator.
EVALUATION: This work group evaluates the effort, effectiveness and efficiency of NDHN and its products in supporting the needs of the Youth At Risk and State Strengthening Projects' health-related activities. (Coordinator: mailto:ktajeu@amaroq.ces.ncsu.edu)
MARKETING: This work group creates educational products that promote, enhance and sustain the use of NDHN and its customers. (Coordinator: mailto:jrolf@oz.oznet.ksu.edu)
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS: This work group identifies and prepares appropriate research-based information on health, safety and well being. This information is included on the NDHN home page. (Coordinator: mailto:jm_pollard@tamu.edu)
PUBLIC POLICY: This work group identifies key health-related public policy issues and solicits collaborations with public policy research and information groups. (Coordinator: mailto:fmcs043@unlvm.unl.edu)
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT: This work group marshals CES and other resources in the health arena by providing and creating materials to enhance internal and external networking. (Coordinator: mailto:jkurzyns@ca.uky.edu)
TECHNOLOGY-ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING: This work group maintains the NDHN home page and facilitates the dissemination of NDHN materials through electronic media. (Coordinator: mailto:rterry@oz.oznet.ksu.edu)
TRAINING: This work group collaboratively develops and delivers health-related training assistance and programs to NDHN customers. (Coordinator: mailto:rbyrne@mes.umn.edu)
YOUTH HEALTH CURRICULUM: This work group is developing a comprehensive health curriculum for use with children ages five to nine years. (Coordinator: mailto:sheilaf@ok.way.okstate.edu)
NDHN MARKETING COORDINATOR: Jon Rolf, Kansas State Univ., (913) 532-7750, e-mail: mailto:jrolf@oz.oznet.ksu.edu
˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙NATIONAL NETWORK FOR CHILD CARE ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ NETWORK HELPS AMERICA BUILD BETTER CHILD CARE The National Network for Child Care (NNCC) wants all children and youth to have access to safe, caring, enriching environments when they are away from their parents. The network's 600 members use partnerships, other networks and Extension's local presence in communities nationwide to work toward that mission. Their goal is to help increase the availability and strengthen the quality of child care available across the country.
NNCC provides child care leadership and local access worldwide to quality child care resources and best practices. Its online information includes resources related to the following topics: business management, child abuse, child development, community development, curriculum/planning, diversity, employer options, guidance and discipline, health and safety, nutrition, parent education, professional development, quality child care, and school-age child care. For more information about NNCC, send an e-mail message to Leisa Oesterreich at mailto:x1oester@exnet.iastate.edu or call her at (515) 294-0363.
REGIONAL COORDINATORS PROVIDE NETWORK SUPPORT Technical support is provided by regional coordinators and, electronically, at the network's web site. Contact the regional coordinators if you need assistance accessing the network.
SOUTH: Manola Erby, Alcorn State Univ., Mississippi, (601) 877-6556
WEST: Arlinda Nauman and Eric Killian , Univ. of Idaho, (208) 885-6321
NORTHEAST: Carole Eller, Univ. of Connecticut, (860) 486-0101
NORTH CENTRAL: Marlene Glasscock, Kansas State Univ., (913) 532-1484
SPECIAL PROJECTS ADDRESS CHILD CARE CURRICULUM NEEDS This spring, NNCC identified three areas related to child care that would benefit from additional curriculum development. It requested proposals to address those needs and, as a result, three projects were funded. They are: 1) "Workforce Preparedness in Children," Univ. of California-Davis; 2) "Parents as Advocates for their Child's Quality of Care," Texas A & M Univ. and Camp Fire; and 3) "What Does It Mean to Have a Special Child in My Care?", Cornell Univ., New York. The network hopes to share the newly developed curriculum nationwide in the next year.
NNCC MARKETING COORDINATOR: Gretchen May, Univ. of Massachusetts, (413) 549-8800, e-mail: mailto:gmay@umext.umass.edu
˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙NATIONAL NETWORK FOR COLLABORATION ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ NETWORK EMPHASIZES COMMUNITY COLLABORATION Collaboration is a process in which people, groups and organizations work together toward a common goal. The National Network for Collaboration (NNCO) serves as a guide for those beginning this process in an effort to build and sustain positive change.
The network's current on-line resources include curriculum materials, articles and reports, fact sheets, evaluation information and training materials on several topics, including collaboration frameworks, building and maintaining coalitions, and transitions. For more information about NNCO, send an e-mail message to mailto:nncoinfo@mes.umn.edu or call (614) 292-2533.
NNCO MARKETING COORDINATOR: Dan Perkins, Univ. of Florida, (352) 392-1778, e-mail: mailto:dperkins@gnv.ifas.ufl.edu
˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ NATIONAL NETWORK FOR FAMILY RESILIENCY ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙
BUILDING STRENGTHS TO MEET LIFE'S CHALLENGES Resiliency is the ability to cultivate strengths to positively meet the challenges of life. Today's families need support to build resiliency. The National Network for Family Resiliency (NNFR) brings together educators, researchers, agency personnel, families and their advocates, and practitioners who share an interest in strengthening families that face multiple risks.
NNFR is an interactive network that provides access to family resiliency information and resources through electronic media, training, education and community development. At its web site, you can access special interest groups on parenting, adolescent sexuality, youth violence prevention, aging and family economics. You'll also find information on resiliency in relation to families, individuals, public policy and communities. For more information about NNFR, send an e-mail message to mailto:nnfrinfo@mes.umn.edu or call (301) 405-1084.
NATIONAL SATELLITE CONFERENCE SET FOR SEPTEMBER NNFR is hosting a national satellite videoconference on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 1-3 p.m. CDT. The satellite will originate at Iowa State University. The program, "Family Resiliency: Building Strengths to Meet Life's Challenges," is designed to develop an understanding of resiliency for individuals, families and communities; showcase model community programs that build resilient individuals, families and communities; and promote the use of NNFR.
You are encouraged to invite community partners such as coalition or collaboration members, human services providers, Youth At Risk and State Strengthening Project sites, 4-H and youth leaders, schools, religious organizations, child care providers, AARP members, community leaders, elected officials, and anyone interested in community, family, youth and/or children issues. Additional information will be available at the following World Wide Web site: http://www.exnet.iastate.edu/Pages/communications/Resiliency/
For more information, send an e-mail message to Diana Broshar at mailto:x1dmbro@exnet.iastate.edu or call her at (515) 294-8204.
EDUCATE YOUR COLLEAGUES ABOUT NNFR The network has a promotional folder available that includes several publications, an information sheet, information on joining its e-mail discussion group, and guidelines for submitting documents to the NNFR database. Share it with individuals in your state who are concerned about issues related to family resiliency. A table top exhibit is available to use at conferences and meetings. A reservation form is included in the folder. To receive a folder, send an e-mail message to Laurie Jensen at mailto:ljensen@mes.umn.edu or call her at (612) 624-1751.
NNFR MARKETING COORDINATOR: Marianne Reynolds, Univ. of Maryland, (301) 405-1084, e-mail: mailto:marianne@wam.umd.edu
˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙NATIONAL NETWORK FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙˙ NETWORK FOCUSES ON SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY LITERACY The National Network for Science and Technology (NNST) creates environments in which children, youth and families are motivated to become literate in science and technology. NNST members identify emerging issues related to science and technology literacy that need to be integrated into educational efforts. The network provides a variety of training and consultation in informal science education. Its online science and technology resources include information on youth programs, curriculum and training opportunities. For more information about NNST, send an e-mail message to mailto:nnstinfo@mes.umn.edu or call (517) 355-6748.
NNCO MARKETING COORDINATOR: Wanda Little, Univ. of Connecticut, (203) 789-6461, e-mail: mailto:wlittle@canr1.cag.uconn.edu ------------------------ Jolene I. McCoy, Media Relations Field Specialist ISU Outreach Center, 2020 DMACC Blvd., Ankeny, IA 50021 (515) 965-9355 FAX (515) 965-9388 e-mail: mailto:x1mccoy@exnet.iastate.edu