End of the Year is Coming Up Quick!

The end of the program year is this September 30, 2014, which means ALL program data (time, contacts, indicators, impact reports, etc.) are due into AIMS by 4:30 p.m. on October 5, 2014!

If you have problems with where to put what in AIMS, a computer issue, or anything about AIMS in general, contact Diane Mashburn at 501-671-2351 or dmashburn@uaex.edu.

If you are having problems with your SNAP-Ed reporting, contact Mary Poling at 501-671-2212.

Password or Log-In Issues? Contact the Call Center at 1-866-779-3375 or callcenter@uaex.edu.

Don't know how to find indicator data to enter? Contact the specialist listed for the objective under which that indicator falls.

Impact Reporting Doesn't Begin in September

Impact reporting doesn't begin in September, it starts when your programs are being planned.  It continues along every step of your program.  Since we are preparing for the final stages of this year's impact reporting... I wanted to share a few tips found on North Dakota State University Extension's site:

As you think about what was accomplished, ask yourself these questions:

Impact Still Relevant

While not everything from 2003 is still relevant...
When it comes to Impacts and Program Development, this Journal of Extension article still is: 

 

Just a little heads up - impact reports will be due on October 5th again this year.  I will do my best to have information to get your prepared here on the AIMS Help site.

 

"Because funding is no longer 'automatic,' proving value and relevance is more important than ever." (Diem, 2003)

 

Follow the AIMS Help blog to keep up with the latest in regards to the Arkansas Extension impact.

 

It Happened... Your Impacts...

It happened… Tony prepared to meet with several legislators and wanted copies of your Impact reports.  Guess what?  As Amy reviewed the county impact reports for printing, there were several that she deemed unacceptable for Tony’s use (I am paraphrasing!).  Just in case you didn’t know, you can go in and see what everyone sees.  Here is how:

Log on to AIMS – http://aims.uaex.edu

Scroll over results and select “FY2012 and above”

Scroll all the way down to Section V. Impact Reports and select “More…”

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(Hold down the Control key to manually override pop-up blockers.)

You should see what Tony (or anyone else for that matter!) when they run a report for your county.  Are you okay with what they will find? 

Are they how you would want your county represented to the world?

Your Volunteer Data Matters

Why is it so important to have your volunteer data in AIMS? 
Check out this site and how your reported data compares to other Extension Services around the nation:  http://excellencedata.tamu.edu/Volunteer/

*To clarify their "Other" category includes our Extension Homemaker volunteers as well as all audiences other than 4-H and Master Gardeners.

Case of Writer's Block?

So you have a case of writer's block and can't seem to figure how to write your impact report??? 

Writing Better Outcomes (NIFA)



This link contains some ideas on writing your Impact report.  This presentation was developed by our Federal stakeholder, NIFA (National Institute of Food and Agriculture).  While it is intended for the NIFA Plan of Work and Report of Accomplishments, it is also good to think about for your Impact Reports.

How to Upload Impact PDFs into AIMS

Log on to AIMS (http://aims.uaex.edu)

Go to my Reporting

Find the “Program Area Impact Report(s)” link and click on it

AIMS Closes October 5th @ 4:30 p.m.

8 full days left before AIMS closes for FY2011... Are you ready? 

AIMS will close on October 5th, 2011 at 4:30p.m. Central time. 
Be sure to have your data entered before the system shuts down. 

At that time, the following major categories of data should be in the system:

• Time (Planning/Delivery Hours, Integrated Hours, and Multi-state Hours)
• Contacts/Methods (Direct, Indirect, Volunteerism, Etc.)
• Baseline Indicators
• Outcome Indicators

*FY11 Impact Reporting requirements have changed for County Staff, please see AIMS Help for more information.*

NOTE:  If it has been a while since you have logged on to AIMS or SPOT, please log on at your earliest convenience- check your password and make sure that you can get into the system.  If you are unable to get in, please contact the IT Call Center at (501) 671-2255 or callcenter@uaex.edu.

Questions about AIMS or need more information?  Contact me, Nikki Davidson at kndavidson@uaex.edu or 501-671-2351.

Pulling Civil Rights Results

Scroll over “Results” and click Year, ie. “FY2009 and above”

Pulling Planning Reports

Log into AIMS – http://aims.uaex.edu

Scroll over “Results” and click Year, ie. “FY2009 and above”

Pulling AIMS Results

Log into AIMS - http://aims.uaex.edu

Scroll over “Results” and click Year, ie. “FY2009 and above”

Why won't the results show when I click "Create Report"?

Often the reports will not come up because they are being blocked by a pop-up blocker.  Depending on your computers settings, AIMS results will come up as new windows or tabs.  This makes them susceptible to being blocked! 

Solution:  Make your selections for the results you are pulling, then hold down the control key (CTRL) on your keyboard while you click "Create Report".  This should manually override all pop-ups so you can determine if that is the problem.  If the report comes up, then it is simply a matter of changing a few settings on your computer.  If the screen flashes something then disappears, then it could be hidden behind your current window or in a tab.  Either way, contact the IT Call Center (501) 671-2255 or callcenter@uaex.edu or Nikki at (501) 671-2351 or kndavidson@uaex.edu and we can help you find those results.