Events from September 5 – October 6 – The National Association of University Forest Resources Programs https://naufrp.org Advancing Forest Science Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:05:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://naufrp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cropped-1778415580643-00dec1bf-09bb-4190-a968-39a1fb3b06f3_1-2-2-32x32.png Events from September 5 – October 6 – The National Association of University Forest Resources Programs https://naufrp.org 32 32 Virtual-Only: NAUFRP Executive Committee Meeting https://naufrp.org/event/virtual-only-naufrp-executive-committee-meeting-2/ Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:00:00 +0000 https://naufrp.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7652 The NAUFRP Executive Committee meets virtually to review association business and finalize plans for the 2026 General Assembly. Agenda and connection details provided below.

I. Welcome and Introductions

II. National Convention Logistics

  • Leadership Academy
  • General Assembly

III. NAUFRP Business

  • Approval of March 2026 minutes
  • Treasurer’s report
  • President’s report
  • Committee chair appointments
  • APLU liaison appointment
  • At-large member appointments
  • Dentons contract proposal (2027)
  • Lewis-Burke contract proposal (2027, 2028)

IV. AY26-27 Committee Workplans (~15 minutes per committee)

  • Communications
  • Research
  • Policy
  • Access
  • Education
  • Extension
  • International
  • 1890’s
  • 1994’s

V. Other Business

  • NAUFRP representation at meetings
  • APLU-BAA funding request for McIntire-Stennis

 

]]> In-Person: NAUFRP Academic Leadership Academy https://naufrp.org/event/naufrp-academic-leadership-academy/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://naufrp.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7520 The NAUFRP Academic Leadership Academy is designed to cultivate a vibrant cohort of future leaders dedicated to advancing the forestry and natural resource management professions and the mission of the National Association of University Forest Resources Programs (NAUFRP). This interactive workshop offers a transparent look into the realities of academic administration, from managing institutional budgets and academic programs to navigating national advocacy and capacity funding. By connecting emerging leaders with seasoned mentors, the program provides the unique strategic insights and professional networks necessary to successfully transition into critical and influential roles like Department Head, Program Director, or Dean.

Register here.

Agenda

Monday, October 5, 2026, 2:00-5:00pm

University of Washington-Tacoma YMCA Student Center, 1710 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402

Time Session Key Focus Areas
2:00pm

(20 min)

 Introductions & Icebreaker Introductions

Participant goal setting
What is NAUFRP?
2:20pm

(45 min)

 Demystifying Academic Leadership Presentation & Breakout
Pros/cons of leadership
Shifting professional priorities
What leaders look for in candidates
3:05pm

(40 min)

 Leading Beyond the Institution Presentation & Guided Discussion Representing your unit beyond the university NAUFRP, APLU, LGUs, and advocacy
3:45pm

(15 min)

 Break
4:00pm

(45 min)

 Leadership in Practice Expert Panel Q&A Featuring leaders from NAUFRP, SAF, Forest Industry, and Practitioners
4:45pm

(15 min)

 Wrap-up & Future Trajectory Reflection & Next Steps

Identify topics for future sessions

Reflections
5:00pm Adjourn
6:00pm SAF/NAUFRP Leadership Reception Networking: Formal reception for all Academy participants and senior leadership

 

Learning objectives include:

  • Develop an understanding of NAUFRP’s mission, organizational structure, and role in advocating for capacity funding and forestry and natural resources programs nationally.
  • Distinguish between internal leadership responsibilities (e.g., budgets, personnel, shifting university priorities) and external leadership opportunities (e.g., national advocacy, representation to industry and agency partners, APLU, etc.).
  • Gain valuable insights from experienced leaders and administrators about their career pathways and what they wish they had known when they were hired into their roles.
  • Cultivate leadership networks to foster ongoing mentorship and professional collaboration.
]]> In-Person: NAUFRP-SAF Leadership Reception https://naufrp.org/event/in-person-naufrp-saf-leadership-reception/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:00:00 +0000 https://naufrp.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7265 In-Person: NAUFRP 2026 General Assembly https://naufrp.org/event/in-person-naufrp-2026-general-assembly/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://naufrp.org/?post_type=tribe_events&p=7270 NAUFRP’s member institutions gather for the association’s 2026 General Assembly — the annual meeting where representatives of dozens of universities across the U.S. gather to set priorities for forest science research, education, and federal advocacy in the year ahead.  Full program details follow below.

8:00 – 8:30:       Continental Breakfast

8:30 – 9:00:       Welcome

President’s Address

Introductions

Host Welcome (Dan Brown)

9:00 – 9:30:       NAUFRP Highlights (Linda Nagel, President Elect)

9:30 – 10:00:     NAUFRP Business

2025 General Assembly Minutes Approval

Treasurer’s report

Approval of budget

Officer elections

Executive committee assignments

10:00 – 11:30:  Policy Updates

Washington Report (Doug Steele and Bridget Krieger, Lewis-Burke; Randy Nuckolls, Dentons)

NIFA Updates (invited Director Rachael Milnick)

SAF Updates (Terry Baker and Tara Bal)

11:30 – 1:30:     Working Lunch

Awards Ceremony

USFS R&D plans (invited Deputy Chief Hipkins, Chief Schultz)

1:30 – 2:00:       Partner Requests

2:00 – 3:45:       Regional Breakouts and Discussion

4:30:                    SAF Plenary Session Begins

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