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In 2005-2006, NCCC052 focused on setting research priorities for multi-state and national work by identifying 3 key focus areas (financial security; economic vulnerability in times of disaster; and financial management, food security, and health). The committee brought in national experts to speak at the 2006 meeting on emerging research in each of the three areas. Throughout the year, members of the committee worked to disseminate research publications, make presentations, and obtain grant funding in these three areas. The committee also held a national conference call in November 2005 to encourage national research on the economic consequences and adjustments for households following natural disasters, terrorism, and wars. <br /> <br /> The committee's anticipated activities for 2006-2007 include: <br /> <br /> 1. Creating a 1-page flyer identifying (a) the key research focus areas, (b) who we are, and (c) who to contact for more information. List serves and personal websites would be used to disseminate the flyer. The objective is to communicate and disseminate research priorities to family economists and possibly expand the network.<br /> <br /> 2. Placing the three research focus areas on each committee members personal website.<br /> <br /> 3. Writing research briefs. During 2006-2007, all committee members will submit a research brief written by themselves and/or their colleagues. The briefs will be distributed to the family and consumer economics network and other stakeholders including: other colleagues, Agricultural Experiment Station Directors, educators (extension and resident instructors), funders/partners, government, and private institutions. <br /> <br /> 4. Organizing a session related to using large data sets at the 2007 NCCC052 meeting to expand researchers opportunities for conducting more rigorous research in the three focus areas.<br /> <br /> 5. Present research at relevant and appropriate conferences. Look for opportunities to host special research sessions in the three focus areas.<br /> <br /> 6. Set guidelines/benchmarks for measuring the aggregate impact and rigor of research being conducted at committee members institutions (i.e., quality of publications, presentations, grants).<br />

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1. Increased level of knowledge in the three focus areas by bringing in national experts to speak at the 2006 meeting on emerging research in each area (financial security; economic vulnerability in times of disaster; and financial management, food security, and health).
2. Increased awareness of the importance of a national research agenda related to the economic vulnerability of households in times of disaster via a national conference call. The committee generated national interest in launching a multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary quantitative and qualitative longitudinal study on household economic vulnerability in times of disaster.
3. Between 2005-2006, committee members recorded that colleagues at their respective institutions had published over 60 refereed journal articles related to the three focus areas. Other publications included: 2 books, 3 book chapters, 46 articles in proceedings, and 7 technical reports/research briefs. In addition, over 30 grants and contracts were awarded. The compilation of this research data will be used to set guidelines/benchmarks for measuring the quality of research being conducted at all participating institutions.

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See attached minutes for 2006-2007 meeting.

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In 2006-2007, NCCC-52 continued to focus on setting research priorities for multi-state and national work in 3 key focus areas  (1) planning for a secure future, (2) household food and health, and (3) loss in times of disaster. This year the committee held a mini-conference at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and brought in national experts to speak at their 2007 meeting on the economic and financial consequences of natural disasters. Key speakers included Roy Alston from The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, which was created in the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita to provide relief and long-term recovery assistance to Louisiana residents. Sheila Freeze and Billy Jo Perart from Money Management International, the largest consumer credit counseling agency in the U.S., also spoke about the economic and financial challenges that individuals and families face following a natural disaster. This mini-conference was a follow-up to the committees 2005 national conference call which encouraged national research on the economic consequences and adjustments for households following natural disasters, terrorism, and wars. <br /> <br /> Another goal of the NCCC052 committee has been to help foster more rigorous research in the field of family economics. To facilitate this, the committee also held a session at the 2007 meeting related to using national longitudinal data. This year the committee asked Dr. Craig Gundersen (Iowa State University) to conduct a workshop on the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) and the Current Population Survey (CPS). The workshop helped researchers identify potential opportunities for conducting more rigorous research in family economics using these data sets.<br /> <br /> In addition to these activities, committee members worked throughout the year to disseminate research publications, make presentations, and obtain grant funding in the three key focus areas. The committee put in place a more standardized and consistent process for reporting research activities at their respective institutions. The new reporting system is based on the outcomes and indicators identified by the committee at last years meeting. With the new reporting system, the committee is able to more quickly and easily compile outcome data on research in the area of family economics. The committee also began developing a 1-page flyer and a template for preparing research briefs. The flyer and research briefs will be used to communicate and disseminate research priorities to family economists nationwide and possibly expand the network.<br /> <br /> The committee's anticipated activities for 2007-2008 include: <br /> <br /> Review and revise last year's guidelines/benchmarks for measuring the aggregate impact and rigor of family economics research being conducted at committee members institutions.<br /> <br /> Finish creating the 1-page flyer identifying (a) the key research focus areas,(b) who we are, and (c) who to contact for more information. Disseminate the flyer via list serves and personal websites. The objective will be to communicate and disseminate research priorities to family economists and possibly expand the network.<br /> <br /> Prepare and publish research briefs. During 2007-2008, all committee members will submit a research brief written by themselves and/or their colleagues. The briefs will be distributed to the family and consumer economics network and other stakeholders including: other colleagues, Agricultural Experiment Station Directors, educators (extension and resident instructors), funders/partners, government, and private institutions.<br /> <br /> Organize another session related to using large data sets at the 2008 NCCC052 meeting to expand researchers opportunities for conducting more rigorous research in the three focus areas.<br /> <br /> Provide a list of research needs to be considered by the Social Sciences Subcommittee of the Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy (ESCOP).<br /> <br /> Present research at relevant and appropriate conferences. Look for opportunities to host special research sessions in the three focus areas. <br />

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1. Made progress towards establishing an initial set of guidelines/benchmarks for measuring the aggregate impact and rigor of family economics research at the national level (i.e., quality of publications, presentations, grants).
2. Increased awareness of the importance of a national research agenda related to the economic vulnerability of households in times of disaster by bringing in national experts to speak at the 2007 meeting on emerging research related to the economic and financial impact of natural disasters. The committee generated national interest in launching multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary quantitative and qualitative studies in this area.
3. Increased level of committee members research knowledge related to using national longitudinal data from the Survey of Income and Program Participation (SIPP) and the Current Population Survey (CPS). The knowledge gained helped researchers to identify potential opportunities for conducting more rigorous research in family economics using large, secondary data sets such as the SIPP and CPS. We anticipate that this knowledge will ultimately result in more rigorous research methodologies and empirical techniques being used in the field of family economics.
4. Increased level of committee members knowledge of the housing needs along the Gulf Coast and called to members attention the efforts being done at Louisiana House (www.louisianahouse.org), a major resource facility in Baton Rouge, LA being used to assist in the rebuilding efforts.
5. During 2006-2007, committee members recorded that colleagues at their respective institutions had published over 143 refereed journal articles related to family economics areas. Other publications included: 35 books/book chapters, 72 articles in proceedings, and 20 technical reports/research briefs. In addition, 138 grants and contracts were awarded. The compilation of this research data is being used to set guidelines/benchmarks for measuring the quality of research being conducted at all participating institutions.

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See attached minutes for the 2007-2008 meeting.

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In 2007-2008, NCCC052 continued to focus on setting research priorities for multi-state and national work in three key focus areas: (1) planning for a secure financial future, (2) household food security and health, and (3) loss in times of disaster. This year the committee held a mini-conference in the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center and brought in national experts to speak on the financial consequences of the current economic situation. Key speakers included Connie Costner, Eric Scorsone, and David Schweikhardt from Michigan State University who addressed the mortgage and housing crisis. Katherine Nelson and Martin Lavelle of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Detroit Branch, gave a tour of the facilities and presented a seminar about the economic and financial challenges that individuals and families face. In addition, Olga Savic Steel, Vice President of the Business Development of Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, gave a presentation titled Social Compact Detroit Drilldown<br /> <br /> Another goal of the NCCC052 committee is to help foster more rigorous research in the field of family economics. This year the committee asked researchers known for using rigorous methodical techniques to present papers. Following and during the research presentations by Cindy Fletcher of Iowa State University, Urvi Neelakanta of the University of Illinois, and Craig Gundersen of the University of Illinois, the committee engaged in extensive discussion. <br /> <br /> An additional goal of the NCCC052 committee is to encourage multi-state research projects. Updates were given on two projects that originated from NCCC052: NC-1172, The Complex Nature of Saving: Psychological and Economic Factors (presented by Michael Gutter of the University of Florida) and NC-1171, Interactions of Individual, Family, Community, and Policy Contexts on the Mental and Physical Health of Diverse Rural Low-income Families (presented by Cathey Huddleston-Caas of the University of Nebraska).<br /> In addition to these activities, committee members worked throughout the year to disseminate research publications, make presentations, and obtain grant funding in the three key focus areas. The committee used a standardized and consistent process for reporting research activities at their respective institutions. With the reporting system, the committee is able to quickly and easily compile outcome data on research in the area of family economics. <br /> <br /> The committee refined the 1-page flyer describing the three family economics research priorities and disseminated the flyer at national conferences, in national newsletters, on Web sites, and in a national research journal. Progress was made on developing a template for preparing research briefs and a site for hosting the research briefs was identified.<br /> <br /> The committee's anticipated activities for 2008-2009 include: <br /> <br /> 1. Review and revise last years guidelines/benchmarks for measuring the aggregate impact and rigor of family economics research being conducted at committee members institutions.<br /> <br /> 2. Continue disseminating the 1-page flyer identifying (a) the key research priority areas, (b) who we are, and (c) who to contact for more information. <br /> <br /> 3. Prepare and publish research briefs. During 2008-2009, all states represented in NCCC052 are expected to submit a minimum of one research brief for every two researchers listed on their annual report. The briefs will be distributed to the family and consumer economics network and other stakeholders including: other colleagues, Agricultural Experiment Station Directors, educators (extension and resident instructors), funders/partners, government, and private institutions.<br /> <br /> 4. Organize a session related to using large data sets for the 2009 NCCC052 meeting to expand researchers opportunities for conducting more rigorous research in the three research priority areas. This will be akin to the presentation by Craig Gundersen at the 2007 meeting but will expand beyond the two data sets he covered.<br /> <br /> 5. Present research at relevant and appropriate conferences. Look for opportunities to host special research sessions in the three research priority areas. <br /> <br /> 6. Assist in preparing briefs for eXtension. As part of this endeavor, members of NCCC052 will browse various journals related to family economics with the goal of identifying papers on topics relevant for eXtension. After identifying these papers, contact will be made with the author(s) who will be encouraged to write a 1-page brief which will be accessible to lay persons.<br /> <br /> 7. Increase attendance at the annual meeting by encouraging each participating state to have a representative, increasing participation by graduate students, and increasing the number of new faculty members. <br />

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1. Increased awareness of the importance of a national research agenda related to financial security by bringing in national experts to speak at the 2008 meeting. The committee generated national interest in launching multi-institutional, multi-disciplinary quantitative and qualitative studies in this area.
2. Increased level of committee members research knowledge related to the mortgage and housing crises. The knowledge gained helped researchers to identify potential opportunities for conducting more rigorous research related to these topics.
3. Increased level of committee members knowledge of research in two of the three family economic research priorities, Planning for a Secure Financial Future and Food Security and Health.
4. During 2007-2008, committee members recorded that colleagues at their respective institutions published 116 refereed journal articles related to family economics areas, 40 books/book chapters, 61 articles in refereed proceedings, 17 technical reports/research briefs, 29 theses/dissertations, and 69 other publications. In addition, 103 grants/contracts totaling over $22M were received.The compilation of this research data is being used to set guidelines/benchmarks for measuring the quality of research being conducted at all participating institutions.

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In 2008-2009, NCCC052 continued to focus on setting research priorities for multi-state and national work in three key focus areas: (1) planning for a secure financial future, (2) household food security and health, and (3) loss in times of disaster. This year the committee held a mini-conference in the Marriott Oceanfront Hotel in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. <br /> <br /> To familiarize attendees on the vast work being done by researchers within NCCC052, this workshop has presentations by several members of NCCC052. These presentations were based on papers under review at journals or recently submitted to journals. Moreover, to further disseminate research by colleagues in NCCC052, many of these papers were presented in other for a across the country. On the first day, Tansel Yilmazer from the University of Missouri presented The Impact of Financial Development on Homeownership and Housing Quality: Evidence from Turkey; Cynthia Fletcher from Iowa State University presented Reducing Rural Poverty through Civic Engagement: Results from the Horizons Project; and Michael Gutter from the University of Florida presented Effectiveness of State High School Financial Education Policies. In addition, Zeynep Copur from Hacettepe University in Turkey gave a presentation titled Overview of Family Economics in Turkey. On the second day, Robert Scharff from the Ohio State University presented Evaluating the Cost of Foodborne Illness to Consumers; Kathryn Morrison from South Dakota State University presented Delivery Methods of Financial Information and Sources of Financial Education as Indicators of Perceived Financial Well-Being in South Dakota; and Catherine Solheim from the University of Minnesota presented Family Assets for Independence in Minnesota. (Another presentation, The Causes and Consequences of Food Insecurity among Seniors in the United States by Craig Gundersen of the University of Illinois was cancelled due to lack of time.) Consistent with the goals of NCCC052, the work presented demonstrated rigorous research in the field of family economics and, in many instances, the papers presented were from multi-state research projects. <br /> <br /> The committee's anticipated activities for 2009-2010 include: <br /> <br /> 1. Review and revise guidelines/benchmarks for measuring the aggregate impact and rigor of family economics research being conducted at committee members institutions. <br /> <br /> 2. Continue disseminating the 1-page flyer identifying (a) the key research priority areas, (b) who we are, and (c) who to contact for more information. <br /> <br /> 3. Continue to prepare and publish research briefs. During 2008-2009, eight research briefs were published as part of NCCC052. The briefs were distributed via a website (http://www.cefe.illinois.edu/research/nccc052_policies.html) to the family and consumer economics network and other stakeholders including: other colleagues, Agricultural Experiment Station Directors, educators (extension and resident instructors), funders/partners, government, and private institutions. Our goal is to increase this number in the upcoming year.<br /> <br /> 4. Present research at relevant and appropriate conferences. Look for opportunities to host special research sessions in the three research priority areas. <br /> <br /> 5. Continue to contribute briefs for eXtension. As part of this endeavor, members of NCCC052 will continue to browse various journals related to family economics with the goal of identifying papers on topics relevant for eXtension. After identifying these papers, consistent with how this has been done last year, contact will be made with the author(s) who will be encouraged to write a 1-page brief which will be accessible to lay persons. <br /> <br /> 6. Increase attendance at the annual meeting by encouraging each participating state to have a representative, increasing participation by graduate students, and increasing the number of new faculty members. <br />

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1. Through the Annual Meeting of the NCCC052, increased awareness of the vast research being done by members of NCCC052.
2. Increased level of committee membersresearch knowledge related to topics related to family economics. The knowledge gained helped researchers to identify potential opportunities for conducting more rigorous research related to these topics.
3. During 2008-2009, committee members recorded that colleagues at their respective institutions published 88 refereed journal articles related to family economics areas, 19 books/book chapters, 48 articles in refereed proceedings, 27 technical reports/research briefs, and 68 other publications. In addition, 185 presentations were given, 25 theses/dissertations were overseen, and 84 grants/contracts were submitted and/or received. The compilation of this research data is being used to set guidelines/benchmarks for measuring the quality of research being conducted at all participating institutions.

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