Northeast Management Officers (NEMO)
Northeast Management Officers (NEMO) is an affiliation of state Land-grant institutions in the Northeast region. NEMO members typically work on behalf of Extension and/or Agricultural Experiment Stations, often within agricultural or natural science colleges at their respective universities. NEMO members have positions in finance, human resources, accountability, (planning, reporting and evaluation) communications and general administration.
The 2018 Annual NEMO meeting will be hosted by the University of Massachusetts and will take place in Northampton, Massachusetts beginning Sunday evening, 10/21 and concluding midday on Tuesday, 10/23. Northampton is located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts and is approximately 15 minutes from UMass Amherst by car. The town is recognized locally and regionally as a destination for food, arts and culture.
The annual NEMO meeting is an opportunity to share information regarding budgetary, finance, human resource management and other best practices. We receive the latest information and updates directly from NIFA staff and officers. NEMO members form a network of knowledge and expertise that individuals are frequently not able to access within their own institutions. Finally, NEMO helps to organize planning and support for the annual NERAOC Meeting (National Extension and Research Administrative Officers Conference).
“I belong to NEMO because it gives me direct access to relevant information from people with practical knowledge of how Extension finances work. I also enjoy connecting with my colleagues from other states.”
–Darrell Covell UNH Extension, Director of Finances, Administration & Facilities
Planning Committee
Crystal Clark – Cornell University
Darrel Covell – University of New Hampshire
Kathleen Howell – Rutgers University
William Miller –University of Massachusetts
Rubie Mize – University of Maryland
Katherine Lyons – University of Delaware
Meeting Agenda
2018 Annual NEMO Meeting Draft Agenda
Powerpoint Presentations
Ali Mitchell - Cooperative Extension in the Northeast Region
Amanda Kinchla - Integrating Research and Extension for Improved Food Safety in Massachusetts
Gary Deziel - Creating a financial dashboard for Extension and Experiment Station
Latoya Hicks - Devising an Affirmative Action Plan for the College of Agriculture
Lynn Adler - Integrating Research and Extension to Manage Pollinator Health
Norman Pruitt - Land-Grant Human Resources Management Electronic and Analytical Tools
Rick Rhodes - Northeastern Regional Association of State Agricultural Experiment Stations Directors
Scott Jackson_Climate Change Adaptation Education
NIFA SESSION
Implementation of Capacity Grants Budgets
NIFA Compliance Reviews - Common Findings
Places of Interest
Northampton Chamber of Commerce
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Questions/Comments
Direct any question or comment about the 2018 NEMO meeting to William Miller (413)545-5017, wamiller@cns.umass.edu
