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Project Family Partnership Award
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Paulelda Gilbert has demonstrated
exemplary leadership and dedication in
her work with the Partnerships in
Prevention Science Institute. Her hard
work and attention to detail has played a
key role in the success of the
PROSPER project in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Her skills in program coordination, team
building, and providing quality learning
experiences to families have made Fort
Dodge a model for other Iowa
communities.
In 2002, the Fort Dodge Community
School District was selected as one of
seven districts statewide to participate
as an intervention site for the Project
Family PROSPER project. Paulelda was
asked to step outside her normal
Extension duties to be the Extension
project leader. She assembled a team of
school personnel, community leaders,
and service providers in substance
abuse prevention to carry out the
PROSPER project. The team worked
with parents and students, providing a
middle school parenting program and a
school-based youth program that were
scientifically proven effective to build
strong families and develop youth into
responsible citizens.
Through Paulelda's leadership, the team
members take responsibility for the
activities related to recruiting families,
promoting the program in the
community, and fund raising. During the
first two years of the PROSPER Project,
the Fort Dodge community had
approximately 100 families sign up each
year. Of those who signed up, 75
families participated and 60 families
graduated each year. Thirty-seven
facilitators were hired and trained. The
team goal for this year is to recruit 21%
of the sixth-grade, an increase of 5%.
Although the Strengthening Families
sessions do not begin until January,
over two-thirds of their recruitment goal
has already been met. During the last
year, the Fort Dodge team has raised
over $20,000 dollars locally to sustain
the Strengthening Families Program for
sixth grade families. They continue their
fundraising to sustain the program
during this school year.
Paulelda certainly cannot take all the
credit for the success of the Fort Dodge
PROSPER Team. However, her
organizational and team leadership
skills, ability to break down tasks,
continual encouragement, and follow-up
with details has allowed the team to be
successful.
The purpose of the Project Family Partnership Award is to recognize exemplary work on the part of field staff that contributes significantly to Project Family (and the ongoing PROSPER Project). The project forms community-university partnerships aimed at
Generating knowledge that will advance the science of family and youth competency building, and
Improving the well being of families and children.
Eligibility: Any extension field staff person, full or part-time, who has completed three years of continuous employment in his or her current position at the time of nomination.
Award: Recognition plaque and a $1,000 cash award to be presented annually.
Award Criteria: Overall accomplishments:
- Developing linkages between Community prevention activities and Project Family research projects,
- Providing leadership in connecting Project Family staff with families and other community stakeholders,
- Exhibiting exceptional leadership in community activities that enhance Project Family Goals,
- Assisting in breaking down barriers between science-based projects and local communities, and
- Connecting local prevention initiatives with Project Family's prevention partnerships as appropriate.
- Selection of Recipient: The Project Family Staff will select the recipient of this award.
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Project Family Partnership Award
Back to What's New
Paulelda Gilbert has demonstrated exemplary leadership and dedication in her work with the Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute. Her hard work and attention to detail has played a key role in the success of the PROSPER project in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Her skills in program coordination, team building, and providing quality learning experiences to families have made Fort Dodge a model for other Iowa communities.
In 2002, the Fort Dodge Community School District was selected as one of seven districts statewide to participate as an intervention site for the Project Family PROSPER project. Paulelda was asked to step outside her normal Extension duties to be the Extension project leader. She assembled a team of school personnel, community leaders, and service providers in substance abuse prevention to carry out the PROSPER project. The team worked with parents and students, providing a middle school parenting program and a school-based youth program that were scientifically proven effective to build strong families and develop youth into responsible citizens.
Through Paulelda's leadership, the team members take responsibility for the activities related to recruiting families, promoting the program in the community, and fund raising. During the first two years of the PROSPER Project, the Fort Dodge community had approximately 100 families sign up each year. Of those who signed up, 75 families participated and 60 families graduated each year. Thirty-seven facilitators were hired and trained. The team goal for this year is to recruit 21% of the sixth-grade, an increase of 5%. Although the Strengthening Families sessions do not begin until January, over two-thirds of their recruitment goal has already been met. During the last year, the Fort Dodge team has raised over $20,000 dollars locally to sustain the Strengthening Families Program for sixth grade families. They continue their fundraising to sustain the program during this school year.
Paulelda certainly cannot take all the credit for the success of the Fort Dodge PROSPER Team. However, her organizational and team leadership skills, ability to break down tasks, continual encouragement, and follow-up with details has allowed the team to be successful.
The purpose of the Project Family Partnership Award is to recognize exemplary work on the part of field staff that contributes significantly to Project Family (and the ongoing PROSPER Project). The project forms community-university partnerships aimed at Generating knowledge that will advance the science of family and youth competency building, and Improving the well being of families and children.
Eligibility: Any extension field staff person, full or part-time, who has completed three years of continuous employment in his or her current position at the time of nomination.
Award: Recognition plaque and a $1,000 cash award to be presented annually.
Award Criteria: Overall accomplishments:
Paulelda Gilbert has demonstrated exemplary leadership and dedication in her work with the Partnerships in Prevention Science Institute. Her hard work and attention to detail has played a key role in the success of the PROSPER project in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Her skills in program coordination, team building, and providing quality learning experiences to families have made Fort Dodge a model for other Iowa communities.
In 2002, the Fort Dodge Community School District was selected as one of seven districts statewide to participate as an intervention site for the Project Family PROSPER project. Paulelda was asked to step outside her normal Extension duties to be the Extension project leader. She assembled a team of school personnel, community leaders, and service providers in substance abuse prevention to carry out the PROSPER project. The team worked with parents and students, providing a middle school parenting program and a school-based youth program that were scientifically proven effective to build strong families and develop youth into responsible citizens.
Through Paulelda's leadership, the team members take responsibility for the activities related to recruiting families, promoting the program in the community, and fund raising. During the first two years of the PROSPER Project, the Fort Dodge community had approximately 100 families sign up each year. Of those who signed up, 75 families participated and 60 families graduated each year. Thirty-seven facilitators were hired and trained. The team goal for this year is to recruit 21% of the sixth-grade, an increase of 5%. Although the Strengthening Families sessions do not begin until January, over two-thirds of their recruitment goal has already been met. During the last year, the Fort Dodge team has raised over $20,000 dollars locally to sustain the Strengthening Families Program for sixth grade families. They continue their fundraising to sustain the program during this school year.
Paulelda certainly cannot take all the credit for the success of the Fort Dodge PROSPER Team. However, her organizational and team leadership skills, ability to break down tasks, continual encouragement, and follow-up with details has allowed the team to be successful.
The purpose of the Project Family Partnership Award is to recognize exemplary work on the part of field staff that contributes significantly to Project Family (and the ongoing PROSPER Project). The project forms community-university partnerships aimed at Generating knowledge that will advance the science of family and youth competency building, and Improving the well being of families and children.
Eligibility: Any extension field staff person, full or part-time, who has completed three years of continuous employment in his or her current position at the time of nomination.
Award: Recognition plaque and a $1,000 cash award to be presented annually.
Award Criteria: Overall accomplishments:
- Developing linkages between Community prevention activities and Project Family research projects,
- Providing leadership in connecting Project Family staff with families and other community stakeholders,
- Exhibiting exceptional leadership in community activities that enhance Project Family Goals,
- Assisting in breaking down barriers between science-based projects and local communities, and
- Connecting local prevention initiatives with Project Family's prevention partnerships as appropriate.
- Selection of Recipient: The Project Family Staff will select the recipient of this award.
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