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EXTENSION METHODS & DELIVERY
UCCE Program Development & Evaluation Capacity Building, 15-part series (UC ANR Program Planning & Evaluation)
Tuesdays and some Thursdays, Aug. 5 through Oct. 7 (see registration for dates/times).
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Join us for online interactive trainings to help you with planning and evaluating programs and projects, engaging California communities, civil rights compliance, and evaluating your programs and assessing their impact. These trainings highlight UCCE examples. For 2025, we have added a few brown bag sessions to showcase tech tools and best practices for evaluation planning. This is a 15-part series offered a la carte, select whichever interests you or take the complete series!
Audience: CE academics, community educators, and other program staff. NEW CE Advisors, academics, County Directors, and regional program supervisors are highly encouraged; taking the entire series can build overall program development competencies and is encouraged.
Built Environment Rx - Nature-Based Solutions for Urban Health: Climate Adaptation, the Urban Forest, and Stormwater Management (Virtual, Instructor-led, Extension Foundation)
Aug. 12 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Learn details & register.
We're excited to invite you to the next session in the Built Environment Rx series: Hosted by Dan Cronan, assistant professor at Washington State University’s School of Design and Construction, this session will explore how green infrastructure — like green roofs, urban vegetation and stormwater systems — can serve as powerful tools for healthier, more equitable cities.
Built Environment, Rx is a five-part webinar series (June–November 2025) and publication invitation that brings together researchers, planners, designers, engineers, Extension professionals and community leaders to explore how living systems (such as water, vegetation and soil) can shape a more resilient and equitable urban future.
Each monthly session highlights interdisciplinary approaches to green infrastructure and urban design, bridging science and practice through case studies, applied research and community-engaged strategies. Topics include bioretention systems, building-integrated agriculture, climate-ready infrastructure, policy innovation, participatory design and digital planning tools.
2025 EDEN Annual Conference Registration Is Now Live!
October 21-24 | Portland, Maine Learn details and register.
Early Bird Registration (July 18-Sept. 18): $500.
The EDEN annual conference brings together Extension professionals, emergency management leaders and partners from across the country to explore innovative strategies, share resources and strengthen our collective capacity to prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. The EDEN annual conference brings together Extension professionals, emergency management leaders and partners from across the country to explore innovative strategies, share resources and strengthen our collective capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
Extension Skills: Introduction (and more) to Private Databases for Digitizing Records (Recording, Extension Foundation)
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This session introduces practical ways to use private databases for organizing digital records in Extension work, agriculture and beyond. Presenters Dennis Buckmaster and Adam Shanks share how tools like Airtable can streamline data collection through customizable templates and mobile-friendly forms. Participants learn how to track agriculture activities like fieldwork by capturing key information such as who, what, when and where on an airtable (cloud-based platform). It also includes links to ready-to-use templates and resources to help you get started with your own digital recordkeeping system.
Roots to Results: Overview of the Cooperative Extension System (30 min, eCourse, Extension Foundation)
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This course is open to anyone who wants to better understand Cooperative Extension, whether you're new to the system, need a refresher, or are working with Extension in a partnership role. It’s a flexible resource designed to support onboarding, professional development, and increased awareness of Extension’s unique role and impact. Feel free to share or adapt this announcement for your own networks! Who Should Take This Course: Anyone interested in understanding the Cooperative Extension System, whether you're new to Extension work or seeking to refresh your knowledge.
BUILDING SUPPORT
Fundraising, & Grant Development for Extension Professionals: Navigating Grant Organizations for Success (Virtual, Instructor-led, Extension Foundation)
Aug. 21 | 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Learning details & register.
Advance your grant strategies with insights into evolving funder priorities and demographics. This session emphasizes building relationships with grant organizations that align with their values and visions. Learn to adapt to changing philanthropic landscapes, including the rise of Millennial leadership, and position yourself as a trusted, long-term partner. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to unlock higher-impact funding and foster lasting collaborations.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (39 min eCourse, LinkedIn Learning)
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The world of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) can be both empowering and overwhelming at times. How can someone get started in this space? In this course, Dereca Blackmon highlights how you can play an important role in DEIB. Dereca explains key terminology and the business case for diversity, then dives into best practices for diversity, inclusion, belonging and equity. She covers how biases can impact recruiting and hiring, as well as the importance of inclusive communication, sponsorship and mentorship. Dereca goes over why belonging matters, how to interrupt microaggressions, how to evaluate your organization for transparency and accountability, and much more. Everyone has a role to play in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging practices! Request your LinkedIn Learning account by emailing ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu.
Diversity Across Generations: Supporting Workplace Inclusion (1 hr. eCourse, LinkedIn Learning)
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With five different generations all serving in today’s distributed workforce, you need to know how to collaborate with colleagues of all ages to be successful. In this course, instructor Linda Croyle — a consultant in transformative communication, diversity, and inclusion with a master’s degree in human development and psychology from Harvard University — teaches you how to recognize generational characteristics to promote generational inclusion in the workplace. Learn what comprises a generation, how each differs, and how intergenerational collaboration can create successful outcomes. Get tips on identifying the work styles and qualities offered by each unique group. Linda shares common misunderstandings between generations along with ways to prevent exclusion, as you discover the dynamics of older and younger employees, and how to foster employee collaboration despite bias, discrimination and so forth. Upon completing this course, you’ll be prepared to recognize the role each generation plays in the workplace. Request your LinkedIn Learning account by emailing ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu.
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OFFICE, TEAM & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Navigating ANR Business Operation Center's (BOC) Processes for New Employees
First Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. - Aug. 5.
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Starting a new role at ANR? 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, and the Chart of Accounts. We’ll guide you through purchasing procedures, travel cards, supplier registration, and workflow automation to ensure you have a smooth transition into your role. Plus, there’s dedicated time for Q&A, so you can get answers to any questions you have. Next opportunities:
Sept. 2 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Oct. 7 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Nov. 4 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Dec. 2 | 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Navigating Uncertainty in Higher Ed: Research Funding Strategies (NCFDD)
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Real-world strategies to sustain your research—even in times of financial uncertainty
In today’s unpredictable higher education landscape, securing research funding is more challenging—and more critical—than ever.
This recorded webinar brings together experienced faculty and funding experts for a candid, practical discussion on how to navigate financial uncertainty and keep your research on track. Watch now to learn:
- How to identify and pursue alternative funding sources
- Ways to maintain research momentum despite financial pressures
- Long-term strategies for funding sustainability and success
Handling Workplace Change as an Employee (2 hr., eCourse, LinkedIn Learning)
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Workplace change is hard. In this course, Chris Croft explains why we struggle with change, and shares many practical techniques that can help you manage – and even thrive – in a world of constant change. Chris begins the course with general overview of change, explaining why most of us dislike it and how to prepare for the changes you'll inevitably encounter throughout your life. Next, he outlines five common types of workplace change – restructuring, layoffs, new initiatives, starting a new role in a team, and getting off to a good start with a new boss – and provides strategies for dealing with each. Even as he addresses types of workplace change, Chris shares helpful techniques that could easily apply to other changes in your life. Request your LinkedIn Learning account by emailing ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu.
Leadership Foundations (1 hour 50 min, eCourse, LinkedIn Learning)
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Leadership – the art of influencing and developing others to achieve their highest potential – is often identified as the most critical role in an organization. But what is effective leadership and how do you cultivate it? In this course, leadership consultant and global workforce expert Shirley Davis covers the basics of leading yourself and others. Along the way, she identifies the critical competencies and best practices for effectively leading today and in the future. Learn how to lead across differences and cultivate a more inclusive workplace; establish trust; build relationships up, down and across the organization; lead change through agility and resilience; have difficult conversations and more. Request your LinkedIn Learning account by emailing ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu.
PowerPoint Quick Tips (36 min eCourse, LinkedIn Learning)
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Enhance your PowerPoint abilities – and get on-the-spot solutions to common questions – with this collection of quick, bite-sized tutorials. Each video is self-contained and one to two minutes in length, making it easy for you to squeeze in a few learning opportunities throughout your workday. Presentation specialist Camille Holden shares tips and tricks that can help you work smarter with this popular presentation platform. Learn how to add a watermark to slides, turn your presentation into a video, add transitions and animations, create PowerPoint templates, and much more. Request your LinkedIn Learning account by emailing ANR IT at help@ucanr.edu.
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