Panhandle extensions host dean, director of Nebraska Extension

SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb. -- Dr. Charlie Stoltenow, dean and director of Nebraska Extension, visited multiple extensions and faculties in the Panhandle area.

Stoltenow met with the faculty and staff at the Panhandle Research Extension and Education Center in Scottsbluff on Wednesday.

He updated them on the extension and listened to concerns. One of those concerns was about the budget.

Nebraska Extension is reportedly waiting for more information, including the Nebraska Unicameral and the request for a tuition increase.

The faculty also discussed the need for more student housing on the PREEC campus and travel expenses and reimbursements.

Stoltenow was accompanied by Jentry Barrett, Nebraska Extension Campus Engagement Zone 12 Coordinator.

The two visited extension in the Panhandle with stops in Oshkosh, Kimball, Chappell, and Ogallala before heading back east with more stops scheduled.