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EXTENSION METHODS & DELIVERY
Advancing Environmental Education Practice this January (Virtual, Extension Foundation/Cornell)
Jan. 5-30 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. PST
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Advancing Environmental Education Practice, a four-week online course is offered Jan. 5–30, 2026, by the Civic Ecology Lab at Cornell University. This professional-development experience includes four mentoring workshops where participants receive individualized feedback on their own education plans and programs directly from course instructor and textbook author Professor Marianne Krasny. Using her Advancing Environmental Education Practice text as a framework, the course goes beyond traditional knowledge-attitude-behavior models to explore deeper outcomes such as identity, efficacy, nature connectedness, sense of place, youth development and collective action. Participants who successfully complete the course will earn a Cornell University certificate documenting 25 hours of professional development.
Exploring Farm Stress and Resilience Through Documentary & Discussion (Extension Foundation/Nevada Farm Stress Team)
Jan. 28 | 11 a.m. – Noon PST
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Brenda Freeman and Jill Baker Tingey and from the Nevada Farm Stress team will share two short documentaries designed to promote emotional resilience in farming and agricultural communities. They’ll discuss their materials, the importance of reaching youth in this work and facilitate an open conversation to learn about participants’ needs, ideas and challenges in supporting farm stress awareness locally.
BUILDING SUPPORT
UC ANR resources to help you succeed
UC ANR offers several resources to help you succeed in funding, fundraising and outreach.
- New UC ANR Modern Brand Family!
- The Office of Contracts and Grants supports staff with training and tools for navigating the grant process
- Development Services helps with donor engagement, gift processing and fundraising campaigns, and the
- Government & Community Relations Toolkit provides guidance for effectively engaging elected officials and community partners.
Video recordings
Fundraising, Grant & Partnership Development: Structuring Effective Proposals (Extension Foundation)
Fundraising, Grant & Partner Development: Navigation Grant Organizations for Success (Extension Foundation)
Tips for Telling Your Story to the Media (Extension Foundation)
Inclusion & Belonging
Build the Skills That Make Our Digital Work Accessible to All (Siteimprove)
Explore your full pathway to digital accessibility. UC ANR is working toward becoming a fully digitally accessible organization, and every small skill we build contributes to a more inclusive experience for our colleagues, partners, and the Californians we serve. Whether it’s structuring headings so screen readers can easily navigate content, avoiding blank lines that interrupt assistive technologies or writing meaningful alt text that communicates the purpose of images, these day-to-day practices help ensure our websites, forms, documents, presentations, videos and learning materials can be used by everyone. The good news? You don’t need to be a developer or designer to make an impact. UCOP has already invested in Siteimprove to support us — and the Accessibility Champion Learning Path provides clear, practical, self-paced modules aligned with WCAG 2.1/2.2 standards to help you build confidence and competence, no matter your role or skill level. By engaging with this training, you’ll not only help UC ANR meet upcoming compliance requirements, but also play a meaningful part in expanding equitable access across our digital work. Create your UC Siteimprove account.
OFFICE, TEAM & PERSONAL MANAGEMENT
UC ANR Credit Card Machine Program
Jan. 15 | Noon-12:30 p.m.
Join Brandon Wood and Tierra Dorman from the Business Operations Center (BOC) to learn how to reserve a credit card machine for your next sale. They will cover required trainings, the program process, and the ideal time to request machines.
This is part of BOC’s Quarterly Webinar: Our Two Cents.
https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/751701428?pwd=Q1ZrbUtoQVJwMXJVRkQydUlwNytJQT09
Password: 4Learning
Every Career Chapter Needs a Plan (NCFDD)
Jan. 30 | 11 a.m. - Noon PT
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Whether you are a graduate student who is aiming to earn your degree, a post doc on who is on the job market, an assistant professor who is working to secure tenure, a professional faculty member who is launching a new multi-year research project or leading a new curriculum development project, a mid-career faculty member who is making the case for their next promotion, or an academic who recently transitioned to a new institution or leadership position, it can be helpful to consider the “big picture” and develop an overarching plan. In this interactive webinar, we will guide you through a series of clarifying steps to identify key goals and develop a high-level plan for the current chapter of your career. Facilitators are Lisa Hanasono, Ph.D., Carlita Favero, Ph.D., Erin Furtak, Ph.D. Create your free account today, using your UC ANR email address.
Expand your professional network strategy (2min:21sec, LinkedIn Learning)
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Connect to opportunity. Learn how to build and engage a network when you're just starting out in your career. Jayla Hill explains how networking can help you build professional relationships, explore different interests, and connect with a wide range of people — even if you don't have an established profession. She provides tips for making connections, fostering them, finding a mentor and even mentoring others. Plus, learn how to ask for informational interviews, request job referrals and stay in touch with your connections over time. Using these invaluable lessons, you can build a healthy and diverse network that can launch and lead you to success in the professional world.
Identify your networking goals (3min, LinkedIn Learning)
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A strong network can help you land your next job, grow your career and generate sales leads. That’s why networking is such a crucial skill, especially for young professionals and those breaking into a new industry. Learn how to network and build a team that’s always in your corner. In this course, Elise Gelwicks explains how to define a networking strategy based on your individual goals, identify networking opportunities and navigate different networking environments. She also explains how to develop a strong elevator pitch for yourself, stay in touch with new contacts and tap into your relationships with colleagues and mentors to transform your career. After taking this course, you will understand the value of networking and be prepared to build long-lasting professional relationships. Request your LinkedIn Learning account by contacting UC ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu.
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