Course: UNHCE Orientation

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1	Welcome to UNH Cooperative Extension Getting Started: This course is designed to orient new UNH Cooperative Extension staff to procedures & resources at UNH and UNH Cooperative Extension. Modules are organized by topic and can be done in any order. To display ONLY one section and avoid scrolling up and down through the entire course, click the box to the right of the section of your choice.

2	Mission, Vision, History, and Structure of UNH Cooperative Extension Dean & Director's Overview (PowerPoint) An overview of UNHCE including information on highlights from our Mission, Strategic Plan Structure, programming, and funding. UNHCE Strategic Plan UNHCE Leadership Teams - Administrative teams, Councils, and Committees UNHCE Resources and Support (PowerPoint) – This describes roles of various positions in UNHCE, Extension’s national network, and resources at UNH. Historical Perspective of Cooperative Extension - This reflection, written by a retired Dean of KSU Cooperative Extension, describes the land grant mission, history of Extension, acts which led to forming and funding Extension, and the role of Extension employees through the years. It also provides information on some of our partners.

3	Orientation Guides & Resources Orientation Program Handbook for New UNHCE Employees PDF document UNHCE New Employee Orientation Website file UNHCE New Employee Orientation Calendar Resource Getting Started at UNH (UNH Orientation site)

4	Human Resources & Benefits - Note: Campus-based staff & UNH employees should also refer to UNH's orientation materials, located under UNH Resources (Section 18, below.) County employees should check with their COAs for county-related employment information. Things such as holidays and benefits vary by county. UNH and USNH Human Resources Overview UNH Benefits file USNH Payroll (WISE) file UNH Retirement Site file

5	Staff Development UNHCE Professional Development Site Resource UNHCE Professional Development Blog Resource UNHCE In-Service sign up list Resource UNHCE New Employee Orientation Calendar Resource

6	Information Technology & Distance Education (ITDE): Information on the use computers, technology, and distance education in UNHCE ITDE User's Guide Resource Support Resource Training Resource Distance Education Resource Email Resource ITDE website & Blogs Resource

7	Reporting Requirements: UNHCE has multiple funders, partners, and stakeholders, requiring us to have a unique set of reporting requirements. Reporting covers several broad areas: Program Planning & Reporting Resource Performance Management and Time/Leave Management Resource Promotion Resource Program Area/Grants Resource Current reporting deadlines can be found on the Intranet portion of our web page: http://extension.unh.edu/Intranet/documents/deadline.pdf

8	Civil Rights & Diversity: UNHCE is committed to Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity practices. Please familiarize yourself with these policies. UNHCE Affirmative Action Statement Civil Rights Guide for UNHCE Staff USDA, CSREES, and National Resources UNHCE Civil Rights Training Video s UNH Resources For more information on Civil Rights, please see the UNHCE website at: http://extension.unh.edu/Intranet/UNHCECR.htm

9	Business Service Center (BSC) – The UNHCE Business Service Center (BSC) handles all business-related functions such as benefits & retirement, grants & funding, personnel information, purchasing, and travel. BSC Staff Resource BSC Website Resource

10	Grants & Contracts UNHCE's Grant Policies and Procedures PDF document Updated Responses about Revenue Generation Expectations (2/9/05) PDF document For further information, please contact your BSC Staff person.

11	Program Development Overview Resource Program Development Tools and Resources

12	Program Evaluation Overview Resource The Community Toolbox Resource

13	Mentoring Program . . . . .g jg Overview Resource Mentoring Program Handbook: Administrative Guide PDF document Mentoring Program Handbook: Mentor Guide PDF document Mentoring Program Handbook: Protege Guide PDF document

14	Marketing and Publications - (This section is not yet developed.)

15	Volunteer Management UNHCE Volunteer Management Page Resource

16	UNHCE and University Policies Conflict of Interest and Teaching Policies Resource Extension Educator Promotion Resource Grants Resource Human Resources and Hiring Responsible Conduct of Research and Compliance PDF document Technology Resource

17	UNHCE Committees Extension Educator Council (EEC) Resource UNHCE Promotion Committee Resource

18	University Resources o UNH Calendar file UNH Faculty/Staff Directory file UNH Library Resource UNH Orientation Handbook Resource UNH Orientation Site Resource

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