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Human resources

Employee relations

Laws and regulations

Orientation and training

New employee orientation

HR training presentations

Non-tenure track promotion system

Preparing promotion dossiers

Performance evaluation

Position descriptions

Fiscal/accounting

Plan of work/AREERA reports

Grants and contracts

Summary and reports

Administering grants and contracts

County fiscal management

Accounting resources

General accounting

Continuing ed. accounting

Independent contractors

Program integration

What is program integration?

Development and evaluation

Thematic team process

Process schematic

Appointment of thematic teams

Team decision grid

Selecting facilitators

Support for facilitators and teams

Build public value

Vetted public value messages

Developing public value messages

Stakeholder relations

Background and principles

Volunteer roles

Educating vs. lobbying

How to communicate with stakeholders

What to communicate about MU Extension

Take action locally

Find elected officials

Find local governments

Find local support data

Donor education

Gifts and endowments

Customized development plans

Additional resources

Meet the directors

Program development tools

Missouri Extension Councils

Self-directed extension teams

2010 ISE documents

Program planning and development logic model

Professional development

Professional organizations

Leadership development

Awards and recognition

Core competencies

In-service education program (ISE)

Attendance or presenting at professional meetings, seminars and conferences

Educational assistance

Nondiscrimination and accessibility

AA and EEO

EEO policies and laws

AA/EEO statements and summary

Civil rights compliance

Program complaint information

ADA in extension

Title II enforcement

Reasonable accommodations

New construction and alterations

Diversity reports

Inclusivity in the workplace

Frangrance-free environment

Limited English Proficiency

Diversity toolbox

Awards and best practices

Marketing and communications

Style and usage

Identity guidelines

Graphic standards

Order marketing items

Order staff name tags

Marketing county offices

Media relations

Get to know the local media

Media interview guide

Statewide strategic communications program

Document and publication templates

Copyright, fair use and privacy information

Photo release forms

Website support

Communication and marketing contacts

Technical tools

Inner Circuits newsletter from ETCS

Acceptable use policy

WebApps data system (login)

WebApps documentation (login)

Extension website development support

Extension Web server usage statistics

UM System Web applications

Often-used web links

Academic affiliates

University of Missouri Board of Curators

UM Kansas City Continuing Education programs

MU S & T (Rolla) Technology Transfer and Economic Development

UMSL Division of Continuing Education

Lincoln University Cooperative Extension

USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - All state extension services

Journal of Extension

APLU - Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities

OSEDA - MU Office of Social and Economic Data Analysis

State of Missouri site

Leadership development

The following are programs available for extension personnel to develop their leadership skills for enhancing their role in MU Extension.

CDA - Community Development Academy
An intensive, experiential, five-day course (for noncredit or for three hours undergraduate or graduate credit), which explores ideas and develops practical skills for effectively involving and empowering local citizens and leaders in community-based efforts. Offered by MU Extension Community Development.

MELD - Missouri Extension Leadership Development
A 16-month program for 20 faculty or administrative participants selected through an application process. Participants meet 5 times for 4-day workshops to enhance their leadership skills.

NC NELD - North Central Extension Leadership Development
National Extension leadership training for participants selected by their administrators. Check with your regional director or campus program director for more information on participating.

Other resources:

MU Faculty development

Journal of Extension

Diversity Across Higher Education (eXtension)