PURPOSE to which we commit...We teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transformating lives and communities.
VISION of what we want to become...A thriving, well-known and sought out educational resource that reflects the rich diveresity of the state.
VALUES we strive to live by...
- Community: We empower others and ourselves by listening to, learning from, and respecting local knowledge. We value our partnerships and believe community voices are critical to success. We work in community with one another to build a culture of collegiality.
- Discovery: We promote lifelong learning, unbiased transformational education and excellence through our scholarly work. We integrate University research with community-based knowledge to explore new solutions and their practical applications. We encourage innovation in teaching, research and outreach to serve the public good.
- Inclusiveness: We recognize, appreciate and honor the differences, similarities and contributions of all people and communities. We are intentional in our efforts to ensure equity, justice and fairness. We embrace new ideas and approaches in our work.
- Relationships: We foster positive relationships through honesty, open communication and accountability. We meet educational needs by creating linkages among cultural, economic and environmental contexts. We recognize and trust the essential and interconnected nature of all roles within Extension.
- Respect: We appreciate and serve as stewards of our state's resources. We honor and value each other's time and talents. We seek to maintain a balance between life and work priorities.
Welcome to the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension
Menominee County/Nation
Menominee County/Nation
UW-Madison Extension extends the knowledge and resources of the University of Wisconsin to the community members of Menominee County/Nation. Through programming and community collaborations, Extension strives to be a positive resource for individuals, families and the Menominee community, to include a variety of publications and resources regarding sustainable living. Extension has served the citizens of Wisconsin since 1912, with over 100 years of education and outreach to families, youth, farmers, businesses and communities.
Extension is a unique partnership of counties, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and UW-Madison working together to help people put knowledge to work. It reflects the vision that has become known as the Wisconsin Idea. This partnership brings education to people where they live. It supports educational programs available to all citizens of Wisconsin. In response to community-expressed needs and interests, we teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities. Extension includes offices in all 72 WI counties, five tribal nations, and several University of Wisconsin System campuses.
Extension is a unique partnership of counties, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and UW-Madison working together to help people put knowledge to work. It reflects the vision that has become known as the Wisconsin Idea. This partnership brings education to people where they live. It supports educational programs available to all citizens of Wisconsin. In response to community-expressed needs and interests, we teach, learn, lead and serve, connecting people with the University of Wisconsin, and engaging with them in transforming lives and communities. Extension includes offices in all 72 WI counties, five tribal nations, and several University of Wisconsin System campuses.
An EEO/AA employer, UW-Madison Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements.
Services Provided by Extension in Menominee County/Nation include:
- Positive Youth Development and 4-H Program
- Community and Natural Resource Development Program
- Health and Well-Being Program
- Wisconsin Nutrition Education Program
- Wolf River Master Gardeners
- Access to Extension Specialists through Menominee Extension staff
Websites:
Direct link to the Menominee County/Nation Extension: http://menominee.uwex.edu
UW-Madison Extension Homepage: https://extension.wisc.edu/
Direct link to the Menominee County/Nation Extension: http://menominee.uwex.edu
UW-Madison Extension Homepage: https://extension.wisc.edu/
| Contact: | Jennifer Gauthier - Community Development Extension Educator Phone: 715-799-6226 Ext. 5713 TTY: 771 (Wisconsin Relay) Click here to email |
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 279
Keshena, WI 54135-0279 |
| Physical Address: | College of Menominee Nation
Community Technology Center N172 Hwy 47/55 Keshena, WI 54135 Map |
| Hours: | M-F 8:00 - 4:30 |
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