OLD SERA25: Turf (IEG-16)
(Multistate Research Coordinating Committee and Information Exchange Group)
Status: Inactive/Terminating
OLD SERA25: Turf (IEG-16)
Duration: 10/01/1996 to 09/30/2006
Administrative Advisor(s):
NIFA Reps:
Non-Technical Summary
Statement of Issues and Justification
Objectives
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Foster the exchange of information about current research and extension activities and discuss future directions and needs for turf programs in the region.
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Encourage the exchange of information concerning research/extension methodologies and technologies.
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Promote cooperative efforts among university researchers, teachers and extension professionals in the region.
Procedures and Activities
The chair will solicit ideas/topics for discussion from scientists in the region. The chair appoints one or two faculty members to critically review and prepare a presentation addressing the topics with the highest priority. This will lead to discussion and the exchange of information. Standing committees will be appointed by the chair to nominate officers, select meeting sites, and identify academic issues affecting turf. These committees will report to the SERA-IEG at each annual meeting. Minutes will be taken by the secretary and distributed electronically to all participants. An annual report will be prepared by the chair and distributed via U.S. mail to all participants.