And, while I have you on the line, could you also report whether or not your DEDs are required to have a PhD? And, last but not least, I would appreciate seeing what your "minimum qualifications' are for your CED positions. Thanks! No Rush! Sheri -- Sheri L. Schwab Associate Director of the NC Cooperative Extension Service and Director of County Operations NC State University www.ces.ncsu.edu Offfice: 919.515.1381 Cell: 919.412.7255 [log in to unmask] * * *Extension provides practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.* All electronic mail messages in connection with State business which are sent to or received by this account are subject to the NC Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties.