scholarly journals Introduction to Landscape Design as Continuing Education for Master Gardeners

HortScience ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 968B-968
Author(s):  
Kerrie B. Badertscher
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
Landscape Design ◽  
State University ◽  
Second Career ◽  
Master Gardener ◽  
Colorado State University ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
Mountain Landscape ◽  
Green Industry

Colorado currently has no licensure program for landscaping and many people applying to the Colorado Master Gardener program have indicated a desire to seek entry-level training in order to determine if a second career in horticulture is feasible. Alternatively, some each year who complete this basic training go on into the Green Industry either in basic design and/or maintenance. Colorado State University Cooperative Extension came together with Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado and the Colorado Nursery Association (now CNGA) to create the Rocky Mountain Landscape Design Guide. The purpose of this publication was to inform the general consumer about the landscape design process. A review will be given using this publication with concurrent laboratory activities to Master Gardeners as a continuing education piece.

scholarly journals The 19th Rocky Mountain Virology Association Meeting

Viruses ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Joel Rovnak ◽  
Laura A. St. Clair ◽  
Elena Lian ◽  
Carley McAlister ◽  
Rushika Perera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
State University ◽  
Mountain Area ◽  
Colorado State University ◽  
Keynote Presentation ◽  
Virus Transcription ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Protein Research ◽  
Areas Of Interest

This autumn, 95 scientists and students from the Rocky Mountain area, along with invited speakers from Colorado, California, Montana, Florida, Louisiana, New York, Maryland, and India, attended the 19th annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Virology Association that was held at the Colorado State University Mountain Campus located in the Rocky Mountains. The two-day gathering featured 30 talks and 13 posters—all of which focused on specific areas of current virology and prion protein research. The keynote presentation reviewed new tools for microbial discovery and diagnostics. This timely discussion described the opportunities new investigators have to expand the field of microbiology into chronic and acute diseases, the pitfalls of sensitive molecular methods for pathogen discovery, and ways in which microbiology help us understand disruptions in the social fabric that pose pandemic threats at least as real as Ebola or influenza. Other areas of interest included host factors that influence virus replication, in-depth analysis of virus transcription and its effect on host gene expression, and multiple discussions of virus pathology, epidemiology as well as new avenues of diagnosis and treatment. The meeting was held at the peak of fall Aspen colors, surrounded by five mountains >11,000 ft (3.3 km), where the secluded campus provided the ideal setting for extended discussions, outdoor exercise and stargazing. On behalf of the Rocky Mountain Virology Association, this report summarizes 43 selected presentations.

scholarly journals (135) Planttalk Colorado™: 24-hour Answers for Gardeners

HortScience ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 995C-995
Author(s):  
James Klett
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Hispanic Population ◽  
State University ◽  
Botanic Gardens ◽  
Cooperative Effort ◽  
Colorado State University ◽  
Green Industry ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
Phone Service

Planttalk Colorado™, established in Fall 1997, is a 24-hour toll-free automated phone service available in English and Spanish and website that provides gardening consumers with reliable and timely information on a variety of horticultural and related areas topics. Planttalk Colorado™ is unique in that it is sponsored by Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, Denver Botanic Gardens and the Green Industries of Colorado. Over 450 topics edited and approved by all entities ranging from general gardening to emerging issues, such as new disease and insect concerns. Recent efforts have included translation of a portion of the scripts into Spanish to reach a larger audience and the rising Hispanic population in the state and region. Marketing efforts have evolved to include a website with photos and illustrations along with linkages to other university research-based information. Other marketing tools have included: free incentives, mass media marketing, and tabletop and banner displays for use at educational functions. A review of phone usage vs. web hits will be discussed. Web hits averaged 92,528 monthly in 2004 vs. phone usage averaged 309 monthly in 2004. Consumers have the ability to post comments on both web and phone systems. They can rank the overall program on the web. Funding is a cooperative effort between all three partners. Planttalk Colorado™ has increased visibility to Cooperative Extension and built partnerships with the Green Industry of Colorado and Denver Botanic Gardens for delivering reliable and accurate information to all citizens of Colorado and beyond.

scholarly journals The 18th Rocky Mountain Virology Association Meeting

Viruses ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 4
Author(s):  
Joel Rovnak ◽  
Laura Clair ◽  
Kirsten Krieger ◽  
Elena Lian ◽  
Rushika Perera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rocky Mountain ◽  
State University ◽  
Virus Infections ◽  
Oligoadenylate Synthetase ◽  
Mountain Area ◽  
Colorado State University ◽  
Keynote Presentation ◽  
Targeted Next Generation Sequencing ◽  
Protein Research ◽  
Host Virus Interactions

This autumn, approximately 100 scientists and students from the Rocky Mountain area along with invited speakers attended the 18th annual meeting of the Rocky Mountain Virology Association that was held at the Colorado State University Mountain Campus. The two-day gathering featured 31 talks and 33 posters all of which focused on specific areas of current virology and prion protein research. Since the keynote presentation focused on the oligoadenylate synthetase-ribonuclease L pathway the main area of focus was on host–virus interactions, however other areas of interest included virus vectors, current models of virus infections, prevention and treatment of virus infections, separate sessions on RNA viruses and prion proteins, and a special talk highlighting various attributes of targeted next-generation sequencing. The meeting was held at the peak of the fall Aspen colors surrounded by five mountains >11000 ft (3.3 km) where the secluded campus provided the ideal setting for extended discussions and outdoor exercise. On behalf of the Rocky Mountain Virology Association, this report summarizes 42 selected presentations.

scholarly journals Merged Department Experience at Colorado State University: How Does the Addition of an Accredited Program Influence Offerings in Horticulture

2001 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 399-401
Author(s):  
Harrison G. Hughes
Keyword(s):  
Landscape Architecture ◽  
Landscape Design ◽  
The State ◽  
State University ◽  
Limited Impact ◽  
Colorado State University ◽  
Accreditation Standards ◽  
Agricultural Sciences ◽  
Animal Sciences

The merging of the Landscape Architecture Program (LA) with the Department of Horticulture had no effect on visibility of horticulture at Colorado State University and in the state. It did enhance the stature of the merged department as it became second only to the Department of Animal Sciences in terms of undergraduate majors and graduates in the College of Agricultural Sciences. The merger had only a limited impact on the budget. The LA is accredited. Accreditation standards aided the LA in justification of a new position. Since the merger, the Landscape Design and Contracting Program has become accredited through the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (Reston, Va.). Horticulture, which has no accrediting agency, is at a disadvantage in competing for open positions.

scholarly journals Utah's Davis County Master Gardener Program

1997 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 354-356
Author(s):  
Debbie Amundsen ◽  
Dan Drost ◽  
William Varga
Keyword(s):  
Landscape Design ◽  
Fruit And Vegetables ◽  
State University ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Utah State University ◽  
Master Gardener ◽  
Local Resident ◽  
Botanical Gardens ◽  
Volunteer Service ◽  
Hands On

The Davis County Master Gardener program is unique in several ways. The program includes 3 years of training and volunteer service. The first year's training, taught each year, covers general gardening principles, while the two advance classes, offered in alternate years, focus on fruit and vegetables and ornamentals and landscape design. The program is also unique in that it is based at the Utah State University Botanical Gardens. In addition to working with horticulture extension programs, Master Gardeners can get hands-on experience working in the gardens. Many specialize and become local resident experts in particular gardening areas.

Design of a TV System to Bring Education to Small Groups at Place of Work

1976 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 323-330
Author(s):  
Aram Budak
Keyword(s):  
Continuing Education ◽  
Small Groups ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
State University ◽  
Video Technology ◽  
Colorado State University ◽  
University Courses ◽  
Effective Program

This paper reports on the use of video technology for delivering engineering education to professionals at their place of work. Regular graduate level engineering courses are available to engineers off the campus of Colorado State University. One measure of the success of this continuing education program is its growth from four courses offered in 1967 to twenty-four courses offered in 1974. This cost/effective program can serve as a model for other universities who have a need to deliver continuing education to students who do not have easy access to regular university courses and degree programs.

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