Learning & Development: Foreign influence, measuring outcomes, training webinars

Check out the continuing learning opportunities provided through ANR Learning & Development. ANR Webinars are recorded and archived here.

Foreign Influence: What is foreign influence and how can I comply?
Wednesday, Dec. 4 | 9:30 a.m-10:30 a.m.
The university has observed heightened awareness and increased activity related to the issue of foreign influence in academia. Join Kathleen Nolan, ANR Office of Contracts and Grants to learn about new requirements and guidance to better understand the evolving compliance landscape.

Zoom access: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/502451113 |1 669 900 6833 | Webinar ID: 502 451 113

Educating California's Urban Farmers - Spotlight Webinar
Dec. 5, 11 a.m.-11:30 am
Join UCCE advisors Cheryl Wilen and Rachel Surls, who will be sharing impacts of their workshop series - Educating California Urban Farmers.

Zoom access: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/751701428 | 1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 558 8656 | Webinar ID: 751 701 428

Practical Methods to Measuring Outcomes
Dec. 10, Kearney REC, Parlier
Workshop Desired Outcomes: Participants will gain. . .

Writing Strong Impact Statements
Dec. 11, Kearney REC, Parlier
Workshop Desired Outcomes: Participants will gain understanding and practice. . . 

Communicating Your Story: Facebook
Wednesday Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Facebook has become an important part of communicating our stories. Wonder if the platform is right for you? In this fast-paced webinar, join Rose Hayden Smith, CE advisor to cover the basics of communicating your story through Facebook, including

• Why you might want to use Facebook;
  
• Techniques and best practices to get started…or get better;
• Using images and video to enhance your posts;
• Quick tips for effectively and efficiently using the site.
• Participants will also be provided access to a range of resources and tools to support their Facebook efforts, including samples, tip and FAQ sheets, guidelines and more.

Zoom access: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/751701428 | 1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 558 8656 | Webinar ID: 751 701 428

Social Cafe' - Setting 2020 Social Media Goals
Thursday, Dec. 12| 11:30 a.m.-noon
Join Rose Hayden Smith, CE advisor, for the December Social Cafe. It is an informal, monthly "drop in" session that explores various social media topics. This Social Cafe will focus on setting 2020 social media goals.

Zoom access: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/751701428 | 1 669 900 6833 or +1 646 558 8656 | Webinar ID: 751 701 428

Experiential Learning and Reflective Practice (webinar 1)
Dec. 16 | 10:00 am (webinar 2 -Jan 30, 2020; webinar 3- February 20, 2020)
Join CA 4-H for this webinar. Experiential learning is more than "learning by doing." This webinar will introduce participants to the three essential components of experiential learning (EL), as well as strategies to use reflective practice to enhance the EL Practice.

Zoom access: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/8011754152                                    



            

New! Complementary strategies to address CA water challenges
The Water Program Team is bringing you second Tuesday (except for Dec. 10) webinars through June 2020. The first of this series was Tuesday, Nov. 12 – The Role of the Scientist in Decision Making. Stay tuned for updates and remember - when it comes to California water challenges, there is no silver bullet – but a variety of solutions!

2020 Grant Essentials Summit
Monday, March 2–Tuesday ,March 3, 2020
UC ANR Valley Conference Center in Davis, CA.
Learn best practices, extend your network, and establish new partnerships towards successfully securing grant funding.

• Have you identified areas for professional growth related to ‘grant-winning' that you'd like to strengthen?
• Are you looking to gain a better understanding of the proposal preparation and funding agency grant review process?
• Interested in exploring opportunities and challenges unique to obtaining funding through collective knowledge-sharing and engagement?

Staff and academic participation is welcomed. This summit is hosted by UC ANR Academic Resources, Learning and Development, and the Office of Contracts and Grants. For more information, contact Vanity Campbell at vcampbell@ucanr.edu.

Applications Open: Management Skills Assessment Program
Next program: April 20-23, 2020; then another program: October 12-15, 2020

Apply now (select UC ANR as your location) for the UC-wide Management Skills Assessment Program (MSAP) if you are -

• an early career supervisor (1-5 years managing people) committed to assessing your management skills
• willing to create a professional development plan to address your skill development areas
• prepared to follow your plan and continue to develop your people management skills

ANR Learning & Development pays your registration fee ($1,350) and travel to and from the UCLA Lake Arrowhead Conference Center. Any questions? Contact Jodi at jlazulai@ucanr.edu.

ANR People Manager Networking Cohort
Starting in January 2020

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?

Enroll now to participate in ANR facilitated discussions for supervisor development and upskilling. Learn challenges and successes from your peers and from the UC People Management Series Certificate on effective people manager practices.

Networking testimonials:

Russell Hill, Associate 4-H Youth Development Advisor, UCCE Merced, Madera and Mariposa counties: “The information provided could not have been more timely! Each call and each module have improved my skills to support the staff I supervise.”

Marisa Neelon, M.S., R.D., Nutrition, Family & Consumer Sciences Advisor, UCCE Contra Costa: “Through the online modules and discussions, I have learned about new methods to engage employees in their own performance and career development. Recently, I used one of these methods to address an employee performance issue, which resulted in the employee identifying the issue and coming up with solutions to improve their performance. I would recommend the series to anyone that manages people-whether they are new to supervising or not.”

Javier Miramontes, Nutrition Program Manager, UCCE FresnoL “The modules prompted me to send a detailed email to my staff giving them specific goals and at the end I connected how their work benefits department goals, UC's mission, etc. This came about through my reviewing of the module Setting Expectations and Individual Performance Goals.”

For more information, email jlazulai@ucanr.edu.

 

Are You Looking for a Career Change?
Hoping to find a job that aligns your passion and skills? Navigating career transition can be a daunting task filled with complex questions and uncertainty. Listen to the Nov. 20 UC Alumni Career Network webinar Navigation Career Transition. Check out the latest career planning resources and tools on the L&D Career Planning page.

Disability Management for Supervisors (3-hour, in-person; UC Davis; Registration required; 4/16/2020)
This course addresses what supervisors need to know regarding the requirements to accommodate employees with disabilities under federal and state law as well as university policy. If classes are filled, sign up for the wait-list. Register here.

Career Catalyst Lunchtime Series (UC Davis, Zoom options!)

My UC Career (UC Career Development Portal) (Demo)
Wellness workshops and other resources (in-person and Zoom options) at UC Davis.

 

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