Seven NDSU Extension specialists have been promoted.

Specialists earn promotion based on the fulfillment of the specialist’s job description and their contribution to the mission of NDSU Extension and core program area (4-H youth development, agriculture and natural resources or family and community wellness).

Specialists undergo careful scrutiny and must demonstrate to their peers and administration that they have met high standards of performance.

 Promoted Extension specialists include:

• Nikki Johnson, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, promoted to Extension specialist II.

• Tom Kalb, Department of Plant Sciences, promoted to Extension specialist III.

• Naeem Kalwar, NDSU Langdon Research Extension Center, promoted to Extension specialist III.

• Mary Keena, NDSU Carrington Research Extension Center, promoted to Extension specialist II.

• Jan Stankiewicz, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Exercise Sciences, promoted to Extension specialist II.

• Jane Strommen, Department of Human Development and Family Science, promoted to Extension specialist II.

• Joseph Zeleznik, School of Natural Resource Sciences, promoted to Extension specialist III.

“These individuals are leaders in providing science-based education that empowers North Dakotans to improve their lives and communities,” said Lynette Flage, NDSU Extension associate director.

“NDSU values the contributions these specialists have made to the outreach mission of the university,” said Greg Lardy, vice president for Agricultural Affairs.

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