2007- 2008 In-Service Descriptions
We're proud to offer the following in-service opportunities for the 2007-2008 year and this page is designed to categorize the in-services in four broad categories that should help staff and supervisors develop appropriate professional development plans. Although most of these opportunities are offered by our own staff, we also list national, regional, and local workshops and conferences that are of interest. Professional development plans should be developed with both Extension-sponsored and non-Extension opportunities as appropriate.
Note: Many of the in-services offered are listed multiple times because they fit under several categories. This page is not a registration page. In order to sign up for in-services, you must go to the In-services sign up page and indicate which in-services you plan to attend.
- Administrative
- Core Competencies
- New Staff (you don't have to be new, but these are specially designed for those within their first two years of employment)
- Discipline Specific
Ethics and Extension!
March 25, 2008; 9:30 – 3:00 pm
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHUNHCE’s mission is to provide research-based, non-biased educational programs. Through discussion and case studies we will explore how to do this in a culture that promotes increasingly polarized views on many issues. Learn about our role in politics, tips for recognizing and keeping our personal biases out of our programming, and presentations on Extension’s policies on consulting and conflict of interest issues.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Catherine Violette, catherine.violette@unh.edu, phone: 862-2496
2008 CYFAR Conference
May 6-9, 2008 with pre-conference on May 5
San Antonio, TexasThis annual conference related to Children, Youth and Families At-Risk provides inspiring discussions, leading-edge technology trainings, engaging workshops and other professional development activities. CYFAR conference showcases new research, programs, resources and strategies relevant to work with our CYFAR audiences. It provides an opportunity to share ideas, celebrate accomplishments and renew our commitment to at-risk children and families.
Contact: Paula Gregory, paula.gregory@unh.edu, 862-2909
Governor’s Conference on VolunteerismMay 13, 2008 – all day, location TBA
Having well trained and prepared volunteers and volunteer administrators is vital for sound volunteer programs. Volunteer NH! assists non-profits, state agencies, schools, faith based organizations and private business in getting the necessary training and education that will allow them to deliver service that meets the needs of their communities. This is accomplished through avenues such as the Annual Governor's Conference on Volunteerism.
Contact: Paula Gregory for Rep. Carolyn Gargasz, Conference Chair, paula.gregory@unh.edu, 862-2909
On-line Reporting System – Rolling over your Plan of Work for 2008
- September 11, 2007 – 1:00 – 2:30
- September 21, 2007 – 9:00 – 10:30
- September 24, 2007 – 1:00 -2:30
GotoMeeting web conference
Web conferences on the process for updating individual plan of work in the on-line system. POW updates are due October 1, 2007. All staff required to submit a plan of work should try to participate in one of these weekly web conferences held during the month of September.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Information Technology & Distance Education Overview
September 25, 2007, 1:30 -3:30 pm
GoToMeeting web conferenceLearn how the ITDE department provides support to staff – supported software, purchasing equipment, blogs, distance education, web updates, email, etc.
Contact: David Foote, david.foote@unh.edu, phone: 862-1565
Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Keeping the Plates in the Air: Engaging Diverse Learners in Extension Education
October 26, 2007, 9:00 – 12:00
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHIn our workshops and programs we often encounter participants with many different learning styles, needs and preferences. This workshop will focus on practical planning and teaching strategies for engaging diverse learners.
Contact: Thomas Linehan, thom.linehan@unh.edu, 225-5505
Civil Rights & Diversity
November 27, 2007, 9:30 –3:00
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHLearn about the legal and ethical requirements of Cooperative Extension with respect to civil rights, campus and state-wide resources to assist in meeting the needs of diverse learners; develop a greater understanding and appreciation for working with diverse audiences.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Design Considerations for Facilitating Distance Learning Experiences for Adult Audiences
December 5, 2007 - 9:00 - 4:00
UNH MUBThis session will cover considerations for designing learning experiences using technology. The UNHCE Distance Learning Matrix (http://extension.unh.edu/blogs/itde/archives/002352.html ) will be discussed. The focus of this session is design considerations for delivering a learning experience using distance learning technology, while keeping in mind your program’s goals and the needs of your audience. Practical applications and "real-life" Extension examples will be used.
Contact: Barbara Wright, Barbara.wright@unh.edu; 862-1805Captivate Software Training
December 13, 2007 - 9:00 - 3:00
Merrimack Co OfficeThis course is for beginning and intermediate Captivate users who want to create engaging and interactive content. This course will provide you with the knowledge and hands-on practice to develop and build e-learning projects with Captivate. In addition to learning key concepts, you will also learn how to publish Captivate projects for the web and CD.
Contact: Faye Cragin, faye.cragin@unh.edu; 862-4579
UNH On-line Library Resources
January 9, 2008, 1:00 – 3:00
GoToMeeting web conferenceLearn how to access the expansive UNH on-line library databases from your office or home, through the Internet. Thousands of on-line, full-text journals, periodicals and other media are available to you without ever setting a foot in the UNH library! Learn to perform basic searches and find almost anything.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031Adult Education Methods for Teaching Farmers (& Others)
February 11, 2008, 9:00 - 4:00
Audobon Society, Concord, NHSandy Bell from UConn will present on her research about how farmers best learn and how this can shape our educational methods in our work with them. Seth Wilner will present on two tools, one of which is new called Decision Cases, which were all the rage in Minnesota Ag Extension in the '90s and are being used around the country today. Seth will also present on making effective PowerPoint presentations based on two new books that are out on the subject. Vern Grubinger may also be there to present (not yet confirmed) on the various SARE products educators can use and also discuss in-depth the eligible grant programs. As it turns out, to the surprise of many, ornamental hort and turf are eligible for these grants, yet there are some restrictions that Vern will discuss and enlighten us on
Contact: Seth Wilner, seth.wilner@unh.edu; 863-9200Learning the ABC’s of Reaching Low Literacy Audiences
May 29 , 2008, 9:00 –3:00 (Note date change from Jan 15)
Hillsborough County Extension office, Goffstown, NHThe goal of this workshop is to give educators and specialist’s methods of teaching and adapting educational materials that recognize the needs of low literacy and English Language Learners (ELL). This workshop is designed to help participants better understand how to determine learners’ reading levels; alternatives to text-based materials; integrate language and literacy skills into curriculum; and develop learners’ abilities in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Using these methods educators will be better prepared to meet the various needs of community audiences.
Contact: Sharon Cowen, sharon.cowen@unh.edu, 641-6060
Grants & Contracts 1 – Getting the grant!
January 18, 2008, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
MUB Room 302Tips and tools for developing solid grants through good project design will be presented. Also included in this workshop will be information about policies and procedures around grant submissions, resources for help --Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) & Institutional Review Board (IRB), grants.gov, SPIN/SMARTS/GENIUS.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Julia Peterson, Julia.peterson@unh.edu, phone: 749-1565
Extension Educator Promotion Process
January 22, 2008, 9:30 – 12:00 pm
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHLearn more about the process, timelines, and requirements for promotion at UNHCE: Documentation to keep, how to organize and submit a notebook, process for review, etc. Presenter(s): Members of the Promotion Committee.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031Ethics and Extension!
March 25, 2008, 9:30 – 3:00 pm
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHUNHCE’s mission is to provide research-based, non-biased educational programs. Through discussion and case studies we will explore how to do this in a culture that promotes increasingly polarized views on many issues. Learn about our role in politics, tips for recognizing and keeping our personal biases out of our programming, and presentations on Extension’s policies on consulting and conflict of interest issues.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Catherine Violette, Catherine.violette@unh.edu, phone: 862-2496
Facilitation Skills and Participatory Decision-Making ToolsMarch 5, April 3, May1 & June 5, 2008
Local Government Center’s Memorial Room in Concord, NH.
Sample topics (subject to change and participant feedback) include:
- Leadership Development
- Volunteer Management and Retention
- Meeting Management
- Roots of Conflict
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Community Assessment
- Planning and Conducting Community Forums
- Strategic Planning
- Visioning
Registration for this four day-long session training series will be limited to the first 20 participants. The cost for this series is $100 to cover the cost of coffee/pastries, lunch and course materials.
Contact: Michele Gagne, michele.gagne@unh.edu, phone: 862-5046
Governor’s Conference on Volunteerism
May 13, 2008 – all day, location TBA
Having well trained and prepared volunteers and volunteer administrators is vital for sound volunteer programs. Volunteer NH! assists non-profits, state agencies, schools, faith based organizations and private business in getting the necessary training and education that will allow them to deliver service that meets the needs of their communities. This is accomplished through avenues such as the Annual Governor's Conference on Volunteerism.
Contact: Paula Gregory for Rep. Carolyn Gargasz, Conference Chair, paula.gregory@unh.edu, 862-2909
Social Justice Educator Training: A workshop with UNH colleagues on equity and diversity.
The Social Justice Educator Training (SJE) is a professional development opportunity for all staff to further diversity awareness, knowledge and skill sets allowing for critical analysis of the services we provide, and of the relational dynamics we seek in a diverse institution. We will explore social justice via personal and institutional lenses to analyze: power and privilege, discrimination and prejudice, inclusion and equity through the multiple social identities of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, nationality, ethnicity, ability (physical and mental), religion, etc. This process will include open and honest discussions, readings, and interactive/experiential activities in a respectful environment.
Contact: Geoffrey Njue, geoffrey.njue@unh.edu, 749-4445
Working with the Limited Resource Audience
May 22, 2008. 10:00 - 3:00
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHLearn about: the changes made to Temporary Assistance to Needy Family due to new state legislation:
- What is 211? How does it work and what are the benefits to New Hampshire?
- Predatory lending and its impact on this audience
- An update on the Farm Bill especially the updates to food stamps.
Contact: Debbie Luppold and Suzann Enzian Knight, Debbie.luppold@unh.edu, 225-5505 Suzann.knight@unh.edu, 862-0092
Volunteer Management
May 27, 2008, 9:30 – 3:00 pm
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHWorkshop on effective tools/tips for recruiting, working with, and recognizing Extension volunteers – across all program areas. Risk management, organizational policies, legal requirements, resources, and tips for volunteer management will be presented.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
UNHCE Committees & University Resources
July 22, 2008, 9:30 – 12:00 noon
GoToMeeting web conferenceLearn about the Extension Educator Committee (EEC), Recognition Committee, and other opportunities to support the organization through committee work. We’ll also provide an overview of important UNH resources, like accessing the library databases, parking on campus, etc.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Information Technology & Distance Education Overview
September 25, 2007, 1:30 -3:30 pm
GoToMeeting web conference
Learn how the ITDE department provides support to staff – supported software, purchasing equipment, blogs, distance education, web updates, email, etc.
Contact: David Foote, david.foote@unh.edu, phone: 862-1565
Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Civil Rights & Diversity
November 27, 2007, 9:30 – 3:00
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHLearn about the legal and ethical requirements of Cooperative Extension with respect to civil rights, campus and state-wide resources to assist in meeting the needs of diverse learners; develop a greater understanding and appreciation for working with diverse audiences.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
UNH On-line Library ResourcesJanuary 9, 2008, 1:00 – 3:00
GoToMeeting web conferenceLearn how to access the expansive UNH on-line library databases from your office or home, through the Internet. Thousands of on-line, full-text journals, periodicals and other media are available to you without ever setting a foot in the UNH library! Learn to perform basic searches and find almost anything.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Grants & Contracts 1 – Getting the grant!January 18, 2008, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
MUB Room 302Tips and tools for developing solid grants through good project design will be presented. Also included in this workshop will be information about policies and procedures around grant submissions, resources for help --Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) & Institutional Review Board (IRB), grants.gov, SPIN/SMARTS/GENIUS.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Julia Peterson, Julia.peterson@unh.edu, phone: 749-1565
Extension Educator Promotion Process
January 22, 2008, 9:30 – 12:00 pm
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHLearn more about the process, timelines, and requirements for promotion at UNHCE: Documentation to keep, how to organize and submit a notebook, process for review, etc. Presenter(s): Members of the Promotion Committee.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Ethics and Extension!
March 25, 2008, 9:30 – 3:00 pm
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHUNHCE’s mission is to provide research-based, non-biased educational programs. Through discussion and case studies we will explore how to do this in a culture that promotes increasingly polarized views on many issues. Learn about our role in politics, tips for recognizing and keeping our personal biases out of our programming, and presentations on Extension’s policies on consulting and conflict of interest issues.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
Catherine Violette, Catherine.violette@unh.edu, phone: 862-2496
Affordable Housing: How it is affected by land use, economic development and transportation
April 17, 2008, 9:30-3:30
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHParticipants will learn more about the affordable housing issue in New Hampshire and how transportation, economic development and land use are inter-related with how everyone can afford to live in their communities. This full-day in-service will feature speakers from workforce housing coalitions, developers, citizen coalitions, and planners and will include interactive activities to help determine how we can help the communities we work with think about how future decisions can be made so that citizens can live in the communities where they grew up and/or work.
Contact: Michele Gagne, Michele.gagne@unh.edu 862-5046
Governor’s Conference on VolunteerismMay 13, 2008 – all day, location TBA
Having well trained and prepared volunteers and volunteer administrators is vital for sound volunteer programs. Volunteer NH! assists non-profits, state agencies, schools, faith based organizations and private business in getting the necessary training and education that will allow them to deliver service that meets the needs of their communities. This is accomplished through avenues such as the Annual Governor's Conference on Volunteerism.
Contact: Paula Gregory for Rep. Carolyn Gargasz, Conference Chair, paula.gregory@unh.edu, 862-2909Social Justice Educator Training: A workshop with UNH colleagues on equity and diversity.
The Social Justice Educator Training (SJE) is a professional development opportunity for all staff to further diversity awareness, knowledge and skill sets allowing for critical analysis of the services we provide, and of the relational dynamics we seek in a diverse institution. We will explore social justice via personal and institutional lenses to analyze: power and privilege, discrimination and prejudice, inclusion and equity through the multiple social identities of race, gender, sexual orientation, class, nationality, ethnicity, ability (physical and mental), religion, etc. This process will include open and honest discussions, readings, and interactive/experiential activities in a respectful environment.
Contact: Geoffrey Njue, geoffrey.njue@unh.edu, 749-4445
Working with the Limited Resource AudienceMay 22, 2008. 10:00 - 3:00
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHLearn about: the changes made to Temporary Assistance to Needy Family due to new state legislation:
- What is 211? How does it work and what are the benefits to New Hampshire?
- Predatory lending and its impact on this audience
- An update on the Farm Bill especially the updates to food stamps.
Contact: Debbie Luppold and Suzann Enzian Knight, Debbie.luppold@unh.edu, 225-5505 Suzann.knight@unh.edu, 862-0092
Volunteer ManagementMay 27, 2008, 9:30 – 3:00 pm
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHWorkshop on effective tools/tips for recruiting, working with, and recognizing Extension volunteers – across all program areas. Risk management, organizational policies, legal requirements, resources, and tips for volunteer management will be presented.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
UNHCE Committees & University Resources
July 22, 2008, 9:30 – 12:00 noon
GoToMeeting Web conferenceLearn about the Extension Educator Committee (EEC), Recognition Committee, and other opportunities to support the organization through committee work. We’ll also provide an overview of important UNH resources, like accessing the library databases, parking on campus, etc.
Contact: Lisa Townson, lisa.townson@unh.edu, phone: 862-1031
4-H Youth Development
2008 CYFAR Project Quarterly Retreats
- September 14, 2007
- December 14, 2007
- March 14, 2008
- June 13, 2008
These quarterly retreats provide technical assistance, training and support as CYFAR projects transition towards sustainability.
Contact: Paula Gregory, paula.gregory@unh.edu, 862-2909
4-H After-School Curriculum Kits OrientationSeptember 19, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Grafton County office, North Haverhill, NHThis three-part training provides 4-H staff with the knowledge and tools to offer quality 4-H curriculum and training designed to increase 4-H participation through after-school programs. Each training component is approximately two hours and includes: 1) 4-H Flight Command Control: Rockets, Aviation and Beyond…; 2) Fantastic 4-H YOUth: Easy Cooking, Kids in Motion, and Fitness Fun; and 3) Design It!, a National Partners in Afterschool Science collaborative multi-state project of Cooperative Extension, National Science Foundation, and Educational Development Center. The first kit in each series will be distributed.
Contact: Paula Gregory (for the 4-H After-School Work Team), paula.gregory@unh.edu, 862-2909Design IT! Explore IT!: super fun science for after-schools and youth groups
April 30, 2008, 9:30 - 3:30
Massabesic Audubon Center, Auburn, NHRoll up your sleeves and get SET* to investigate and participate in fun, hands-on, minds-on engineering and science activities with Julia Steed Mawson and the NH N-PASS (National Partnerships in After-school Science) Facilitators Team. Meet these NH After-school providers and learn about how they have been incorporating Design IT! And Explore IT! into their after-school programs over the last three years. We will also have time to talk about “bringin’ it home”. To help make that happen, participants will come away with a sample set of curricula and starter materials. Space is limited. Reservations are required. Extension educators are encouraged to come and if possible bring an after-school collaborator
Contact: Julia Steed Mawson; julia.mawson@unh.edu, 641-6070.
2008 CYFAR ConferenceMay 6-9, 2008 with pre-conference on May 5
San Antonio, TexasThis annual conference related to Children, Youth and Families At-Risk provides inspiring discussions, leading-edge technology trainings, engaging workshops and other professional development activities. CYFAR conference showcases new research, programs, resources and strategies relevant to work with our CYFAR audiences. It provides an opportunity to share ideas, celebrate accomplishments and renew our commitment to at-risk children and families.
Contact: Paula Gregory, paula.gregory@unh.edu, 862-2909
4-H, Agricultural & Natural Resources
Agricultural Resources
New England Animal Science In-Service
October 24 and 25, 2007, Noon to noon, with overnight
Lake Shore Farm Inn, Northwood NHThis is the annual NE In-Service, which is a good forum for networking with NE Extension co-workers. Topics for consideration this year are: animal welfare, organic issues, finances and marketing. More details will be e-mailed.
Contact: John Porter and Sheila Andrew ( Conn.), john.porter@unh.edu, 225-5505; sheila.andrew@uconn.edu, 860-486-0803Dairy Practices Council Annual Meeting
November 7-9, 2007. Noon 11/7- noon 1/9
Harrisburg, PAA professional meeting with educational sessions and work committees. The Dairy Practices Council deals with dairy sanitation, processing and structures and has leading experts in these fields making presentations at the meeting, in addition to allowing time to write new guidelines for use in the dairy industry.
Contact: John Porter and Michal Lunak, john.porter@unh.edu, 225-5505; michal.lunak@unh.edu, 787-6944Fruits, Buds & Roots – Current research update
December 5, 2007, 9:00 - 3:30 pm
UNH Horticulture Farm, Durham, NHUpdated information on tree fruits and veggies. Make sense of new rootstocks for apples and pears, the latest varieties of apples, pears and peaches, current ideas in trellising/support options, etc. Also, be updated on vegetable and fruit research at UNH and beyond – winter broccoli trials, sweetpotato research, hybrid cantaloupe trial done at UNH and UMaine, and sweet corn topping to control birds. The inservice will finish up with a hands-on pruning demo for apples, pears and plums, and an update of apple scab research at UNH.
Contact: Becky Grube, becky.grube@unh.edu, 862-32-3
Adult Education Methods for Teaching Farmers (& Others)
February 11, 2008, 9:00 - 4:00
Audobon Society, Concord, NHSandy Bell from UConn will present on her research about how farmers best learn and how this can shape our educational methods in our work with them. Seth Wilner will present on two tools, one of which is new called Decision Cases, which were all the rage in Minnesota Ag Extension in the '90s and are being used around the country today. Seth will also present on making effective PowerPoint presentations based on two new books that are out on the subject. Vern Grubinger may also be there to present (not yet confirmed) on the various SARE products educators can use and also discuss in-depth the eligible grant programs. As it turns out, to the surprise of many, ornamental hort and turf are eligible for these grants, yet there are some restrictions that Vern will discuss and enlighten us on.
Contact: Seth Wilner, seth.wilner@unh.edu; 863-9200Community Development
Affordable Housing: How it is affected by land use, economic development and transportation
April 17, 2008, 9:30-3:30
Merrimack County Extension office, Boscawen, NHParticipants will learn more about the affordable housing issue in New Hampshire and how transportation, economic development and land use are inter-related with how everyone can afford to live in their communities. This full-day inservice will feature speakers from workforce housing coalitions, developers, citizen coalitions, and planners and will include interactive activities to help determine how we can help the communities we work with think about how future decisions can be made so that citizens can live in the communities where they grew up and/or work.
Contact: Michele Gagne, Michele.gagne@unh.edu 862-5046
Family and Consumer Resources
High School Financial Planning Program
September 11, 2007, 9:30 - 3:00
ConcordLearn about the newly revised High School Financial Planning Program. See the lessons in action and learn how to conduct trainings for high school teachers using the new material.
Contact: Suzann Enzian Knight, suzann.knight@unh.edu, 862-0092
Family Resource Management Strategic PlanningNovember 2, 2007, 9:30 - 3:00
ConcordDuring this inservice, we will be examining the current family resource management programs/publications and through a strategic planning process determine the direction for family resource management programs/publications for the future.
Contact: Suzann Enzian Knight, suzann.knight@unh.edu, 862-0092
