FAQs

Frequently asked questions about the All Extension Conference

I would like to carpool. Are there people who can help me coordinate that?

Yes. Regional directors are coordinating carpools within their regions. If you would like help arranging a carpool, please contact your regional director. If you work on campus, please contact Katie Goodin at kgoodin@umn.edu about carpool options. You are also free to arrange your own carpool with colleagues.

Where can I park at the conference?

There is parking available at the DECC, including accessible parking, for $10 a day. Complimentary parking is also available at both the Radisson and the Holiday Inn for registered guests. The Radisson hotel has parking on site, a two-level ramp and a parking lot off Superior Street, as well as an overflow lot by the Incline Station. Bowling Center across N 6th street. The Holiday Inn has parking available on-site, a six-level parking structure.

Is there Wi-Fi at the DECC?

Yes, there is a Wi-Fi network available.

Network: UofMExtension

Password: EXTALL22

Should I bring my name badge?

Yes, please bring your Extension name badge. We are not providing name tags or printed conference schedules this year. If you do not have an Extension name badge, please order one now to ensure it arrives in time for the conference.

How do I request an accessibility accommodation?

You can submit a request via the ‘Request Accommodation’ option when you register, by sending an email directly to Lynne Borden at lmborden@umn.edu or Katie Goodin at kgoodin@umn.edu, or via the Disability Resource Center.

I live in Duluth. Can I stay at the hotel during the conference?

To support the full participation of all Extension employees in the conference, Dean Durgan has approved lodging reimbursement for all Extension employees, including those who live in and around Duluth. If you are an employee who could easily commute to the conference but chose to stay overnight, justify the lodging expense on your reimbursement request by documenting the business purpose of your local stay (e.g. Participated in evening and early morning conference activities including the Dean's Distinguished Faculty and Staff awards banquet and networking meetings with colleagues about Extension partnerships and programming) and indicating that the stay was approved by Dean Durgan.

It’s a long drive from my corner of the state to Duluth. Can I make the trip the day before?

There are a limited number of hotel rooms available for Monday for those who have exceptionally long drives. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Katie Goodin at kgoodin@umn.edu.

Can I bring my family to the conference?

Regarding child care, as Dean Durgan has mentioned, family members are welcome to come to Duluth. Similar to remote work situations, employees will need to provide alternative care arrangements for young children or other dependent family members during conference session attendance to allow for uninterrupted work time and focus.

How do I seek reimbursement as a non-university employee (e.g. county-paid support staff)?

Fill out UM1911 Reimbursement Request form and submit requests via the RSS work request form. Use account string 1000 – 11476 – 21393- 1000006284 (account code: 720607 for "non-employees"). Note: employee ID is not used on this account string. Do not include other travel on this form. Additional questions can be directed to Finance and Planning staff.

Will the conference have a designated lactation space?

Yes. A designated lactation space will be available for all three days of the conference in the St. Louis River Room at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

DECC maps

The conference will be held in the City Side Convention Center of the DECC.