1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Welcome by Dean Bev Durgan
and keynote address
Reconnecting, reframing and recharging: Building internal and external partnerships for the future

Lake Superior Ballroom JKPQ

Learning through professional development: What do we do when we disagree?

In 2022, Lisa Dierks participated in the NELD (National Extension Leadership Development Program) alongside over 30 Extension colleagues from across the Midwest. Lisa will share what she has learned about conflict resolution with interactive activities and a tool to use after the conference. She will also share resources to consider for your future professional development.

Presenter: Lisa Dierks

A guide to Extension’s Center for Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR): People, structure and nuances

How much do you know about what AFNR does and why? Whether you are new to AFNR, an experienced veteran, or work in another area of Extension, this session is sure to boost your understanding about AFNR’s structure, people’s roles and responsibilities, and how it operates. All are welcome!

Presenter: Michael Schmitt

Burnout is real: Busting myths and starting conversations

What is burnout and why does everyone suddenly care about it? Burnout impacts everyone, especially the most highly engaged employees. This session will explore the causes of burnout, its impacts on our mental well-being and strategies for talking about it.

Presenter: Christy Kallevig, Cari Michaels, Emily Krekelberg, Kathryn Sharpe, Colleen Carlson, Kate Walker

Advancing sustainable development in Greater Minnesota: Deepening RSDP impact (Part one of two-hour session)

In 2022, the Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships celebrate their 25th anniversary. During these years, more than 1,000 individual projects have addressed the four focus areas of clean energy, sustainable agriculture and food systems, natural resources, and resilient communities. In this session, we will consider how to deepen and replicate the impact of successful projects.

Presenters: Kathy Draeger, Connie Carlson, Molly Zins, Lissa Pawlisch, Greg Schweser

Operational resource fair

Do you struggle to know the best way to get something done in Extension? Are you unsure who is available to help? Come meet the operational resource units of Extension. Learn what help is available and how to request it. Bring your questions or just mingle between the tables. You are sure to discover a good way to get something done.

Presenters: Representatives from operational units of Extension

The future of collaboration in Community Vitality efforts (Part one of two-hour session)

Community Vitality has developed successful collaborative efforts with many external organizations, but we are not necessarily as effective in building collaborations across Extension. This session will focus on understanding the challenges we face as we explore opportunities to increase our capacity for multicenter collaboration.

Presenter: Stephen Jeanetta

Partnerships: Living out Extension’s mission - What supports success for our partners, the community and Extension? We all have a role. (Part one of two-hour session)

Celebrate Family Development partnerships. Hear from urban and rural community partners about best practices for working together to promote community health and well-being.

Presenter: Trish Olson

The value of youth development: Building a force of young people to learn and lead in a global society (Part one of two-hour session)

Extension’s Center for Youth Development fosters resilient communities by teaching young people to learn and lead in a global society and creating a social environment that challenges and supports youth across Minnesota. We do this by studying issues, training youth workers and volunteers, and delivering the 4-H Youth Development program. Come to this session to learn about the direction of Youth Development. A panel of youth will share their perspectives on trends, issues and assets in their lives.

Presenter: Jennifer Skuza

Strategies for working with Latino communities (Part one of two-hour session)

Join Norma Garcés, Latina leader and 2019 Bush Fellow, to explore innovative and promising approaches to working with Latino communities. This interactive session offers a chance to collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities to conduct joint programs that support Latinos in Minnesota.

Presenter: Norma Garcés

What's happening on the Extension website?

In this session, you will tour Extension's website and learn all about Extension from a website user's point of view. What content is popular? What do our web visitor data tell us? How can you help the public find what they're looking for? Join us for all this and more as we explore extension.umn.edu.

Presenter: Amy Baker

Qualtrics 101 (for early beginners)

Come learn about how to create a Qualtrics account, log in and navigate the various features of Qualtrics. This breakout is for people who have rarely or never used Qualtrics. Bring a laptop to the session for hands-on practice.

Presenter: Emily Becher

Tour de Communications

Join Communications and Public Relations colleagues for a whirlwind tour of all things communications. From resources available on the intranet to Extension policies to the questions we most often receive, participants will gain a fuller knowledge of the tools available to help them successfully communicate with their audiences. This session is designed for newer staff but is a good refresher for anyone.

Presenters: Allison Sandve, Cat Dehadashti

How AFNR is evolving to address Minnesota’s agriculture, food and natural resource challenges through its future programming

With an emphasis on creating public value, AFNR’s programs are adapting as Minnesota’s challenges around agriculture, food and natural resources evolve. From food systems to climate adaptation to volunteer programs, this session will showcase some major AFNR initiatives and programs that are in various stages of a program’s life cycle. It will cover both the evolution of the issues being addressed as well as approaches being used to reach audiences. All are welcome!

Presenter: Michael Schmitt

Advancing sustainable development in Greater Minnesota: Deepening RSDP impact (Part two of two-hour session)

In 2022, the Regional Sustainable Development Partnerships celebrate their 25th anniversary. During these years, more than 1,000 individual projects have addressed the four focus areas of clean energy, sustainable agriculture and food systems, natural resources, and resilient communities. In this session, we will consider how to deepen and replicate the impact of successful projects.

Presenters: Kathy Draeger, Connie Carlson, Molly Zins, Lissa Pawlisch, Greg Schweser

The future of collaboration in Community Vitality efforts (Part two of two-hour session)

Community Vitality has developed successful collaborative efforts with many external organizations, but we are not necessarily as effective in building collaborations across Extension. This session will focus on understanding the challenges we face as we explore opportunities to increase our capacity for multicenter collaboration.

Presenter: Stephen Jeanetta

Partnerships: Living out Extension’s mission - What supports success for our partners, the community and Extension? We all have a role. (Part two of two-hour session)

Celebrate Family Development partnerships. Hear from urban and rural community partners about best practices for working together to promote community health and well-being.

Presenter: Trish Olson

The value of youth development: Building a force of young people to learn and lead in a global society (Part two of two-hour session)

Extension’s Center for Youth Development fosters resilient communities by teaching young people to learn and lead in a global society and creating a social environment that challenges and supports youth across Minnesota. We do this by studying issues, training youth workers and volunteers, and delivering the 4-H Youth Development program. Come to this session to learn about the direction of Youth Development. A panel of youth will share their perspectives on trends, issues and assets in their lives.

Presenter: Jennifer Skuza

Good people, tough conversations

We all know that one person who can push our buttons. Whether it is dealing with conflict or navigating demands, there are ways to work with others and care for yourself. This session will explore how we can work with difficult people and engage in healthy conversations.

Presenter: Christy Kallevig

Strategies for working with Latino communities (Part two of two-hour session)

Join Norma Garcés, Latina leader and 2019 Bush Fellow, to explore innovative and promising approaches to working with Latino communities. This interactive session offers a chance to collaborate with colleagues to identify opportunities to conduct joint programs that support Latinos in Minnesota.

Presenter: Norma Garcés

Meet the Extension Staff Consultative Committee

Learn what the ESCC does and how we advise the dean on matters of concern to Extension staff. Meet your current representatives, ask questions and find out how you can help.

Presenters: Kayla Huhn, JoAnne Makela, Kristy Mock, Crystal Reith, Maria Teresa Thoreson, Luisa Trapero