Central State University names Dr. Alcinda Folck as associate administrator for CSU Extension
Dr. Jose U. Toledo, vice president for Research and Economic Development and director of 1890 Land-Grant Programs, is pleased to announce the permanent appointment of Dr. Alcinda Folck as the associate administrator for Central State University Extension, effective Oct. 1.
In a statement, Dr. Toledo said, “Upon my recommendation, President Kuti approved my request to appoint Dr. Folck in this permanent role.”
Toledo’s statement continued: “I have had an opportunity to assess Dr. Folck’s performance as an interim associate administrator upon my arrival at CSU in early August. During this assessment, Dr. Folck demonstrated the appropriate knowledge about the position and the capacity to lead the Extension programs and personnel. She also has the necessary experience, a deep understanding of Extension, a genuine desire to contribute to the well-being of our state’s constituents, and a great disposition to collaborate with me and other peers.”
“I'm excited about continuing to work with the excellent staff we have in CSU Extension,” Dr. Folck said. “We have educators providing high-quality programs for our target audiences and making positive impacts in communities throughout Ohio. Our focus in CSU Extension is empowering underserved, underrepresented populations to build sustainable communities and create legacies for future generations. CSU Extension is committed to engaging communities and transforming lives.”
Folck has been serving as the interim associate Extension administrator (AEA) for CSU Extension since Oct. 1, 2022, while also serving as the program leader for Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) Extension. She started working for CSU Extension in April 2019 as the program leader for ANR. Before coming to CSU, she worked for The Ohio State University Extension as an ANR program manager for 18 years.
Our focus in CSU Extension is empowering underserved, underrepresented populations to build sustainable communities and create legacies for future generations. CSU Extension is committed to engaging communities and transforming lives.
Dr. Alcinda FolckAssociate Administrator, Central State University Extension
Folck earned a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University in Agricultural Communication. Her master’s and doctoral degrees are both in agriculture and Extension education from The Ohio State University.
“I look forward to working with Dr. Folck in implementing the vision to lead and advance Central State University Extension’s agenda,” concluded Dr. Toledo.
