Category Archives: professional development
Thinking it’s time to complete that master’s degree? We can help!
The Organizational Development team delivered their newsletter by email last week and among the many valuable resources it describes, I wanted to particularly call attention to the Tuition Assistance Program for academic employees who are pursuing their first master’s degree. … Continue reading
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Mind your (conference call) manners
Talking about email manners in a recent Spotlight brought to mind the importance of following professional etiquette in conference calls. Have you ever been bothered by distracting background noise and side conversations, a few people dominating the discussions or an … Continue reading
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Mind your (electronic) manners
We’ve discussed email etiquette in past Spotlights, but the information is important enough to repeat. Nowadays, this advice also applies to Facebook posts, blog responses, Twitter tweets, text messages and any other type of social media. Whenever you take part … Continue reading
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Make a resolution to read
It’s the beginning of a new year. That means it’s time to make (or break) resolutions for self-improvement in the new year. Often our resolutions revolve around health issues such as losing weight or exercising more. Personally, I’m planning on … Continue reading
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Complacency? Bah, humbug!
Normally when you go to a professional development conference, you expect to come away with a wide array of new ideas, new resources and new inspiration to help you improve your performance and your sense of accomplishment. These well-paid speakers, … Continue reading
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Agriculture/Agribusiness Institute well represented at NACAA
I had the privilege of attending the Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference (AM/PIC) of the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) in Overland Park, Kan., this week. It was a great conference for all attendees but particularly rewarding … Continue reading
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Deal with stress through training
On several occasions, we have suggested that during this time of uncertainty and transition, it’s a great time to take charge of those things we CAN take charge of – delivering the programs and serving the audiences we’ve been serving … Continue reading
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Donate to MCEA Silent Auction
Every year, the Michigan Council of Extension Associations (MCEA) sponsors a virtual silent auction to support the Professional Development Endowed Fund that awards Michigan State University Extension staff grants for their professional development interests. Extension staff and those affiliated with … Continue reading
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Promotions announced for five Extension professionals
In our second year of reviewing Michigan State University Extension professionals for promotion to senior status, we are pleased to announce five colleagues who will be awarded senior status as of July 1, 2010. They include: Lela Vandenberg, senior Extension … Continue reading
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Tuition reimbursement deadline on Monday
Just a reminder that if you are planning to be enrolled in a master’s degree program and would like to be considered for tuition assistance beginning this fall, our open enrollment process for fall semester 2010 closes on March 1. … Continue reading
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