CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University has earned national recognition for leadership and advancing diversity from Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP), a national organization dedicated to fostering excellence in the national cooperative Extension system.
Jamie Davis, Southern region director for the OSU Extension Service, was honored with the National Award for Administrative Leadership. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the organization, direction and leadership of Extension programs.
The OSU submission, “Tri-Learner Model of Extension Collaboration: Local-State-Campus Partnership,” was selected for the National Diversity Team Award. The award honors outstanding team efforts in developing and sustaining Extension programs that serve diverse and multicultural audiences. Eligibility requires that at least half of the team be active ESP members.
Team members were: Katie Ahern, senior instructor in the Extension Family and Community Health Program (FCH); Barbara Brody, associate professor of practice in Malheur County; Toiresa Frazier, FCH education program assistant in Malheur County; Shannon Tierney Lipscomb, professor of human development and family sciences and associate dean for research at Oregon State University–Cascades; and Megan Pratt, associate professor of practice in the College of Health.
The team's co-created series, Nurturing Resilience, formed the foundation for its award-winning work. The bilingual publications focus on building resilience through relationships, protective factors, and mindful practices.
Founded in 1927, ESP is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Extension professionals in the country. Its mission is to support professional development and promote impactful, research-based Extension education for individuals and communities.
