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Extension Methods & Delivery
Knowing Your Audience: Enhancing Cultural Competency for Effective Engagement (Extension Foundation)
Feb. 9 | 10-11 a.m. PST
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Explore the meaning and application of equity and cultural competence within Extension. This workshop starts by inviting the audience to look inwardly to connect with why this work is essential for everyone – not just those serving minority communities. This workshop will combine research-based insights, Extension-focused case studies, and group discussions in order to encourage Extension professionals to reflect on their programs through the lens of getting to know their audiences better so that they can better adapt their programs to the diverse needs of their community members. Research-based tools will be provided to help participants through the process of evaluating their programs and tips and tricks will be shared with participants to help them make their programs more accessible and attractive to different audiences.
An Emerging Public Health Paradigm: Agriculture and Food Production for Health
Feb. 24 | 9-11 a.m. PST
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Gulnihal (Rose) Ozbay is an associate dean for Extension and Applied Research and professor of Natural Resources and the director of Integrative Ph.D. Program in Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; Center for Integrated Biological and Environmental Research; and ONE Health Lab in the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology at Delaware State University. Ozbay received dual degrees in both environmental and food science disciplines and have successfully implemented integrative research and education programs focusing on environmental, animal, and human health.
Rod Wallace, PhD, is president of the Foundation for Innovation in Healthy Food), which brings evidence-based, high-impact nutrition solutions within reach by aligning science, markets and public policy. A Fulbright Fellow, he earned his Ph.D. in economics from the University of Michigan. He has played key roles in planning and execution of billion-dollar corporate investments from startups to Fortune 20 businesses. His global experience includes leadership roles in strategy consulting, marketing, sales and business development.
Exercise is Medicine ®: Promoting Health and Well-Being Across the Lifespan
Feb. 24 | 8 – 9:30 a.m. (continuing education credit available).
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Join us for an engaging webinar on Exercise is Medicine ®, a global initiative that emphasizes the critical role of physical activity in promoting overall health, preventing chronic disease and enhancing well-being with presenter Emerson Sebastiao, Ph.D. In this session, he will explore how regular exercise can optimize physical and brain health, support healthy aging, and enhance overall quality of life across the lifespan. Our expert will share evidence-based strategies and practical tools to help you incorporate movement into daily routines, ensuring long-term health benefits. Learning objectives:
Understand the principles of Exercise is Medicine and how regular physical activity supports overall health, disease prevention and quality of life across the lifespan.
Describe the physical and mental benefits of regular exercise, including its role in supporting healthy aging
Identify evidence-based strategies and practical tools to integrate movement and structured exercise into daily routines for themselves and the populations they serve.
Program Center Stage: Exploring Farm Stress and Resilience Through Documentary & Discussion Part 2 (Extension Foundation)
Feb. 25 | 11 a.m. - Noon PST
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Building on the discussion in Part 1, Jill Baker Tingey and Brenda Freeman of University of Nevada Reno Extension will convene a panel to respond to the questions, interest areas and key issues identified by attendees. Join us to discuss and explore how Extension can continue to support the well-being of producers, workers and their families.
Extension Skills: Re-purposing Extension Content across multiple platforms
Feb. 26, 11 a.m.-Noon PST
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Learn how and why to re-purpose one Extension story into multiple outreach products: from an article to a blog post to a video and more. This session will focus on building a repeatable content workflow that helps educators adapt their messages across formats efficiently, while adapting the content for different target audiences to maximize reach and maintain relevance. Drawing on almost two decades of experience producing dozens of YouTube videos and writing a successful blog this session will focus on the value of engaging in the Online din, leveraging Extension’s positionality as a trusted, research-based source of information (with no ads), to reach local audiences at different scales.
Building Support
Grant Writing Training Series (Extension Foundation)
Feb. 4 | 1-2 p.m. PST
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This is an introduction to grant writing for researchers, farmers, farm advisors and community organization staff who have no experience or limited experience in designing, planning and preparing an effective grant proposal. Contents will include formulating ideas, transforming ideas into fundable concept, strategies to write a grant proposal, and building an effective team to collaborate. We will end with sources of funding and program information. Kathleen Liang at North Carolina A&T State University will offer three levels of workshops to assist agricultural producers, farm advisors and community organizations to enhance the ability of financial management and grant writing. Each workshop will require registration.
Inclusion and Belonging
Understanding Neurodivergent Minds: Practical Approaches for Inclusive Support for Youth and Adults
Feb. 12 | 11 a.m. – Noon PST
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Discover how a deeper understanding of neurodiversity can transform the way you support youth and adults. This session explores the natural variations in how brains learn, communicate and process the world, highlighting the strengths and perspectives that neurodivergent individuals bring to our communities. You’ll gain practical strategies for creating inclusive environments, building meaningful connections, and shifting from a deficit‑focused mindset to one that celebrates cognitive diversity and human potential.
Digital Accessibility at UC ANR – Together we can do this!
Help make UC ANR digitally accessible!
The first way you can do this is: Stop making inaccessible content and remove content that is outdated, duplicated, decorative or unnecessary so users can focus on what truly matters. Removing unnecessary or outdated content reduces clutter and helps make digital materials easier to access for everyone. Be looking for one short email each week with practical accessibility tips and quick how-to resources through April. You can focus on the tips most relevant to your role—whether you write reports, edit webpages, communicate with the public, design materials, or teach online.
Office, Team, & Personal Development
Navigating Business Operations Center (BOC) Processes for New Employees
First Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Feb. 3
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Starting a new role at ANR? Seeking a refresher on BOC processes? Set yourself up for success by attending a BOC onboarding session designed to help you navigate key business operations and connect with the resources you’ll need from day one.
During this interactive session, you'll meet your BOC business partners, explore financial processes, and learn how to use essential tools like AggieExpense, Aggie Enterprise and the Chart of Accounts. We’ll guide you through purchasing procedures, procurement and travel cards, supplier registration, and workflow automation. Plus, there’s dedicated time for Q&A, so you can get answers to any questions you have. We look forward to having you join us. Next sessions: March 3, April 7
Using the PI Workbook to Monitor Project Budgets, Costs, and Risks
Feb. 3 | 10-11 a.m.
Feb. 24 | 1-2 p.m. (This session will be a repeat of the Feb. 3 session.)
During this session PIs and business partners learn how to use the PI Workbook to compare spending against approved budgets, project payroll and direct costs through the award end date, and identify common financial red flags. Audience: All PIs, Business Managers/Partner.
Zoom: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/91575939130?pwd=TxXxeZXSlvjRsaxB7c1xXIJXGFnAYf.1 |Meeting ID: 915 7593 9130 | Passcode: 464279
What’s New in Aggie Enterprise: Improvements to the Monthly Standard Set of Reports
Feb 18 |1 to 2 p.m.
Learn about Introduce improvements based on user feedback, such as adding “Project” and “Activity” COA values. Ensure the report builds maintain data continuity and consistency across all tabs. Confirm whether grouping Central Fund COAs improves understanding of allocations, revenues and expenses. Audience: All Aggie Enterprise users (Office Managers, Business Managers/Partners, All directors)
Zoom: https://ucanr.zoom.us/j/91575939130?pwd=TxXxeZXSlvjRsaxB7c1xXIJXGFnAYf.1 |Meeting ID: 915 7593 9130 | Passcode: 464279
How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities (NCFDD)
Feb. 12 | 11 a.m. - Noon PST
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Grab your strategic plan and learn the secret to making it work day-to-day and week-to-week! How to Align Your Time with Your Priorities is a step-by-step guide to holding a weekly planning meeting (aka The Weekly Meeting). In this webinar you'll learn:
- What works…and what DOESN'T work when it comes to weekly planning
- Why weekly planning is the bridge between your strategic plan and getting control of your workday
- The 30-minute technique that will help you make sure that the most important things get done each day
Managing Projects to Success (UC Learning Center)
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This three-day workshop offers a practical, scalable approach to managing projects from start to finish. Participants learn how to apply the Project Process Architecture™, a proven, adaptable methodology used by hundreds of organizations. The comprehensive methodology toolkit serves as both a learning resource and a job aid, equipping participants with essential tools to plan, execute and oversee projects confidently. "Managing Projects to Success" is designed for immediate application, providing a high-impact learning experience with valuable takeaways.
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