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EXTENSION METHODS & DELIVERY
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Your Extension Foundation Membership

As a UC ANR employee, you are a member of the Extension Foundation whose mission it is to help Cooperative Extension generate a more visible, measurable, local impact. They achieve this through nationally funded programs made possible by member dollars (yes, UC ANR dollars, too) and cooperative agreements with federal agencies, and through partnering on state, regional and national initiatives with Cooperative Extension and the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP).

You can explore your member benefits including professional development through the Impact Collaborative, Leadership Development, and Member Solutions on their website under "Member Services." You can also join Connect Extension to stay up to date with the Foundation and its member offerings, and connect with other Cooperative Extension professionals nationally. Learn more about all Extension Foundation programs, tools, and services at extension.org/start.

Video Resources (Connect Extension)

This is a database available for all Cooperative Extension professionals that contains video resources on a variety of subjects including the Impact Collaborative Innovation Skill-Building blocks, leadership resources and technical tutorials.

To filter what you are looking for by keywords, tags, category, or other field, please use the search feature below. Click here to read more. 

Qualitative Research and Data Analysis in Program Evaluation (Extension Skills - Connect Extension)
Aug. 11, 2022
2– 3 p.m.

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Qualitative research methods can be powerful tools for conducting program evaluations. Yet, most program evaluations rely heavily on quantitative methods and designs, possibly due to common misconceptions that qualitative research is less rigorous and credible than quantitative research. Both methodological approaches have strengths and weaknesses that complement each other, making it possible for the weaknesses of one method to be offset by the strengths of the other.

In contrast to quantitative methods, which ask variations of "how much/many" questions, qualitative methods focus more on "how" and "why" types of questions. As such, qualitative inquiry prioritizes people's lived experiences and the meanings they ascribe to their experiences. This webinar aims to introduce participants to the characteristics of qualitative research, focusing on the role of qualitative methods in program evaluation. We will discuss common qualitative techniques used for program evaluation and present an introduction to qualitative data analysis.

Empowering Rural Communities through Remote Work: An Introduction to Utah's Remote Online Initiative Program - Program Center Stage (Connect Extension)
Aug. 22, 2022
Noon-1 p.m. PDT

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Rural communities throughout the United States experience unique challenges. In this presentation, USU Extension's Remote Online Initiative team members share their vision for a vibrant future for rural areas, one where residents are not limited by geographic opportunities, but capable of obtaining well-paying remote jobs through reliable internet connectivity. The mission of the ROI program is to prepare rural residents and communities for the future by offering cohort-based specialized training courses and providing personalized career coaching and networking opportunities.

Dynamic Discussions (Connect Extension)
Aug. 25, 2022
11 a.m.-Noon PDT

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Each fourth Thursday of the month, the Impact Collaborative will host professionals from across Cooperative Extension and beyond to address hot topics of interest to Cooperative Extension.

How to Use Digital Dashboards to Improve Program Implementation and Evaluation (Connect Extension)
By Rose Hayden-Smith

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This case study was written by Amy Patillo, Matthew Pezold, and Karen Funkenbusch from the University of Missouri. It outlines a strategy used by the University of Missouri Extension to manage and evaluate complex mental and behavioral health initiatives for farmers and rural communities. It highlights the processes and tools used to help a large, multidisciplinary team coordinate access to program assets, improve data collection, and report impacts and outcomes. The use of digital dashboards to streamline workflows and processes was unique to the team's approach. Click here to read more and access the flipping book.

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Building Support
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Academic Cost Recovery/Salary Savings
Aug. 24, 2022
9:30-10:30 a.m.

Learn more about why you should include full cost-recovery on a proposal budget and set up a salary savings account. Salary savings can be used as a PI's discretionary account to cover expenses on other programmatic activities beyond the funded project. Presenters are Kathleen Nolan and the ANR Business Operations Center.

Zoom webinar: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/751701428?pwd=Q1ZrbUtoQVJwMXJVRkQydUlwNytJQT0
Password: 4Learning | +1 669 900 6833 | Webinar ID: 751 701 428

Foreign Engagement: Disclosures to ANR and Research Sponsors
Sept. 28, 2022
9:30-10:30 a.m.

Information and guidance on how to comply with UC, ANR and federal grant policies in areas related to foreign engagement. Presenter is Kathleen Nolan.

Zoom webinar: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/751701428?pwd=Q1ZrbUtoQVJwMXJVRkQydUlwNytJQT0
Password: 4Learning | +1 669 900 6833 | Webinar ID: 751 701 428

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Indigenous Food Sovereignty Publication Reissued as Flipping Book (Connect Extension)

Kem?cemenaw: Tribal Extension Partnerships That Support Indigenous Food Sovereignty on the Menominee Indian Reservation has been reissued as a flipping book by the Extension Foundation.

The publication describes the Menominee Indigenous food system initiative, a collaborative project between the 1994 College of Menominee and UW Madison Extension. It shares information and resources about Menominee food sovereignty projects, programs, and activities. It also includes valuable information about stakeholder assessment; strategies for collaboration, outreach and communications; local and regional food projects; case studies; cultural considerations and DEI; and resources. Click here to read more.

Culturally Inclusive Language (UC Davis) Virtual
Nov. 17, 2022
8:30 a.m.-noon

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Language plays an important role in determining how well members of our community feel respected and included. It is important to choose what we say – whether that be verbally, non-verbally or over email – to ensure that we are communicating mutual respect and understanding for the diverse perspectives and backgrounds in our community. This session includes an exploration of how the pandemic has impacted this area of DEI.

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Office, Team, & Personal Management

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Personal Leadership Bootcamp (Connect Extension)
Aug. 11, 2022
11 a.m. – Noon PDT

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New in 2022, this three-part series invites individuals to really get to know themselves, choose a path and take action with the power of their personal leadership philosophy.

The 8 Components of Wellness (Connect Extension)
Aug. 31, 2022
11 a.m. - Noon PDT

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Join Chris Zellers, MPP - educator and assistant professor as she discusses the 8 Components of Wellness. Well-being is an important part of living a healthy and fulfilled life. There are eight components of wellness defined by SAMSHA and this presentation will discuss them while suggesting ways to achieve them for better life-balance and stress reduction.

Speaking Confidently and Effectively (LinkedIn Learning Podcast)

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The ability to present yourself and communicate well is crucial in any work environment. In this course, adapted from the podcast How to Be Awesome at Your Job, learn how to build on your presentation skills to gain a competitive advantage in your career. Professional speaker Diane DiResta shares tips and tricks for leveling up your presentations and boosting your executive presence.

Request your LinkedIn Learning Account by contacting ANR IT @ help@ucanr.edu.

Career Management Academy (UC Davis) Virtual
Aug. 10, 2022 (and more dates!)
9 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.

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"If you don't know where you are going, you will probably end up somewhere else,” said Laurence J. Peter. In this course, you will inventory your work values, transferable skills, personality, interests and skills, which are integral steps in developing career goals. You will emerge with a renewed sense of direction, more confident and prepared to make informed worklife choices. Click to read more.

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