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Using Social Networking to Increase Your Impact in Agricultural Extension
Nov. 7, 2024, | 1-2:30 p.m. PT

Register by Nov. 6
Are you an extension professional with a large clientele base? Have you ever wondered how to increase your reach and be more effective in your work? This participatory virtual workshop will present an overview of the science of social networking and how it relates to agricultural extension. Panelists will provide concrete examples of how they organize their extension events and outreach programs to harness the social networks of their producers, foster more network building, and engage producers as active contributors to extension efforts. Attendees will have opportunities to reflect on and share their own extension experiences during discussion periods.

Panelists:

• Hope Zabronsky, Climate-Smart Agriculture Program Leader, California Institute for Water Resources, UC Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Sara Tiffany, Director of Ecological Farming, Community Alliance with Family Farmers
• Elizabeth Black, Project Leader and Producer, The Citizen Science Soil Health Project, Colorado
• Facilitator: Sonja Brodt, Coordinator for Agriculture and Environment, UC Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program

The Importance of Participatory Engagement and the Lived Experienced Voice in Promoting Health Equity and Improving Dietary Outcomes for All
Nov. 14, 2024 | 9 - 10 a.m. PT

Details & Registration
Join us to learn how to identify culturally appropriate programs and policies that foster health equity, food justice, and community resilience. With over 20 years of experience in partnering with communities to enhance nutrition and health, Dr. Odoms-Young has contributed to various advisory committees, including the Institute of Medicine committees for revising WIC food packages and the Council on Black Health. She currently serves as the inaugural Equity Visiting Scholar at Feeding America.

ACE Level Up Virtual Conference: Sparking Innovation
Nov. 6 & 7, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. PT

Details & Registration
Join in to explore:

• Innovative Ideas
• Unique Collaborations
• Positive Impacts across our organizations.

The keynote address Beyond Accommodations: Neurodiversity in the Workplace will feature Brandon Telg.

Building Sustainable Futures: A Virtual Conversation – National Association of Extension Programs and Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSD)
Nov. 12 - 14 | 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Register by 9 PM Pacific Time, Friday, Nov. 8.
The National Association of Extension Program and Staff Development Professionals (NAEPSDP) welcomes both members and nonmembers to attend our annual conference.

Introduction to ArcGIS Pro (UC ANR)
Nov. 15, 2024 | 1 – 4 p.m. PT

Details & Registration
The goal of this workshop is to introduce you to the ArcGIS Pro software application and collections of online GIS data that are particularly useful for mapping and analysis of natural and managed landscapes.

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The UC ANR Office of Contract and Grants (OCG) (UC ANR Web)
OCG is the authorized organizational representative for all extramurally sponsored projects at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources. Find the analyst assigned to your county or program. The unit's mission is to empower ANR's academics to pursue extramural funding to further their research and programmatic interests.

Government Relations (UC ANR Web)
Engaging government officials and community stakeholders is a critical tool that helps builds awareness and support for your work and that of the university as a whole. For more information, read here. 

Public & Media Relations (UC ANR Web)
UC ANR has subject matter experts to help you with media and other public relations. Be sure to contact them for support. 

Stewarding the UC ANR Brand (UC ANR Web)
Help unify our brand by getting up to speed here.

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Culturally Supportive School Environments Contribute to Academic, Emotional, Social Success (UC Davis Web)
A UC Davis study reveals that culturally supportive school environments significantly enhance students' academic, emotional and social outcomes across diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Students with high levels of culturally relevant support show increased school engagement, while those with lower support are less engaged. Interestingly, white students with moderate to high support levels have higher academic aspirations. These findings underscore the importance of integrating cultural relevance in educational practices to foster positive student experiences. For more details, visit the full article here.

Interviewees Wanted! Share Your Mixed-Race or Mixed-Ethnicity Story to Help Shape Inclusion at UC ANR
Project leader: Devii Rao

I'm creating a few short videos about inclusion and belonging for mixed-race/mixed-ethnicity UC ANR employees, and your voice could make a big impact.

The project aims to shape ANR's future goals and improve recruitment and retention, ultimately benefiting the people we serve across California. I'm seeking 6-10 volunteers for brief Zoom interviews, where we'll explore your experiences and ideas on how ANR can better support inclusion, belonging, and career growth. Even if we can't interview everyone, written responses are welcome too.

Interested? Please reach out ASAP or sign up here: Interest Form. Feel free to contact me with any questions at drorao@ucanr.edu or (831) 205-3125. 

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Supervisor sign-ups now for UC ANR People Networking Cohort (Virtual) 
Starting January 2025, Fourth Tuesdays | 10-11 a.m.

Register here.
Do you want to increase:

1. Employee retention,
2. Team building & collaboration,
3. Productivity and work quality,
4. Professional communication skills,
5. Morale, and
6. A healthy work culture?

Yes? Then join us for great monthly conversations that will help you build the skills necessary to transform your team/employee. 

The Networking Cohort is comprised of a group of UC ANR People Managers who are working on completing the UC Performance Management Series Certificate  (via UC Learning Center). Comprised of 11 required modules and four elective modules, each module takes 15 to 45 minutes. Browse course titles and codes here

We meet for a facilitated call once/month for 11 months at a preset day/time to share:

• Tools used from the UC People Management course and how they are affect positive change
• Guidance for challenges or issues in engagement, productivity or communication and practice opportunities

Creating Accessible PDFs (LinkedIn Learning)

Course link.
Accessibility means making sure your content is available to as many people as possible. When you make your PDFs accessible, it means adding tags, bookmarks, alt text and other information that makes the files readable to users of assistive technology. It's now much easier to use Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign to create valid, accessible PDF files. In this course, instructor Chad Chelius explains why accessibility is important and what features an accessible PDF should include, before showing you how to make an existing PDF file accessible using tools in Adobe Acrobat. Get your LinkedIn Learning account by contacting UC ANR IT @ help@ucanr.edu (paid for by UC ANR Learning & Development).

Conflict Competence: Getting to the Root of Group Conflict (UC Davis, Ombuds)
Nov. 7, 2024, | Noon – 1 p.m.

Details & Registration.
Conflict Competence: Getting to the Root of Group Conflict (for Staff and Faculty)

Group conflict can be difficult to manage and have costly consequences. It can significantly impact productivity and work quality and even destroy teams.

Conflict Competence in Uncertain Times (UC Davis Ombuds)
Dec. 4, 2024, | Noon - 1 p.m.

Details & Registration.
Difficult or unexpected changes can feel disruptive and can drive conflict at work. In this webinar, we will explore ways of communicating effectively and engaging constructively during periods of uncertainty. Participants will learn how bridging communication styles, demonstrating compassion, and facing difficult moments with courage and clarity can lead to better navigating challenges.

How to Manage Stress, Rejection & the Haters in Your Midst (NCFDD)
Nov 14, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. PT

Details & Registration
How to Manage Stress, Rejection & the Haters in Your Midst:

• Are you stressed?
• Do you feel devastated when your articles and/or grant proposals get rejected?
• Is the pressure of publishing/funding your work making you sick?

If any of this sounds familiar and you have difficulty managing the negative energy and rejection in your environment, please join us to learn the impact that stress and negativity can have if they are not managed. Identify the most common areas of stress in academic life. Learn concrete strategies for managing the physical, emotional and attitudinal effects of stress.

Get your NCFDD account by registering here and choosing UC ANR as your institution. 

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