Agenda

2025 All Organization Conference
Wednesday, November 12 and Thursday, November 13, 2025
Wells Conference Center, University of Maine Campus, Orono, Maine

Bridging Technology, Community, and Personal Growth for a Thriving Extension

Day 1: Wednesday, November 12, 2025

  • 9:00 a.m. — Registration Check-in, Wells #1
  • 9:30 a.m. — Welcome from Committee, Opening by Dean Carter, Wells #1
  • 10:00 a.m. — Keynote Speaker, Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, Wells #1
  • 11:00 a.m. — Break, Networking Cafe, Wells #2

Stretch, Breathe, Focus: Movement for the Workday with Bella Russo, Wells #3

Bella Russo headshot

A short movement session that will focus on mobility, movement and breathwork. Offering a positive opportunity for small movements that will have an impact on focus, especially for those in seated and office positions in the workday!

  • 11:30 a.m. — Speed Sharing Round #1, Wells #1
  • 12:30 p.m. — Lunch, Free Time (Networking Cafe Open in Wells #2)
  • 2:00 p.m. — Speed Sharing Round #2, Wells #1
  • 3:00 p.m. — Snack Break
  • 3:15 p.m. — Updates From the Associate Dean, Wells #1
  • 4:15 p.m. — Break, Networking Cafe, Wells #2
Matt Hawkyard out on a forest trail, mountain biking with others

Campus Trails Adventure: Mountain Biking with Matt Hawkyard, parking lot for the New Balance Student Fitness Center, 22 Hilltop Road, Orono, ME 04473

Come join us for a mountain bike ride on the University trails. Matt Hawkyard will be guiding an intermediate bike ride through the roots, rocks and foliage of the campus trails and perhaps beyond. This will be oriented for riders with some experience but will be an easy and fun pace. Bring your own mountain bike, helmet, water and appropriate gear. Bring a light! We will meet in the parking lot for the New Balance Student Fitness Center at 4:15 p.m. The plan is to be back on time for dinner at 6:00 p.m. Questions? Contact Matt Hawkyard at email matt.hawkyard@maine.edu

  • 5:00 p.m. — Poster Sharing Session, Wells #1, Wells #2, Foyer
  • 6:00 p.m. — Dinner Buffet, Wells #1
  • 7:00 p.m. — Extension Jeopardy with Dean Carter, Wells #1
  • 9:00 p.m. — Wrap-up, Wells #1

Day 2: Thursday, November 13, 2025

  • 7:30 a.m. — Breakfast, Wells #1
  • 8:15 a.m. — Employee Groups Meet
    • Administrative Specialists – Wells #1
    • CEAs – Wells #1
    • Professionals – Wells #2
    • Faculty – Wells #3
  • 9:00 a.m. — Break
  • 9:15 a.m. — Dean Hannah Carter Presentation, Wells #1
  • 10:00 a.m. — Civil Rights Training with the Extension for All Collaborative, Wells #1
  • 11:00 a.m. — Break
  • 11:15 a.m. — Breakout Sessions Round 1 (Introduction to the Topic)
    • Pathways to Growth: A Panel on Achieving Professional Development Goals facilitated by Amanda Hatley
    • Laying the Groundwork -Project Management for Cooperative Extension with Mari Glatter and Sarah Harris
    • Red Light/Green Light: Using the 4 Stages of Competence for Optimal Learning & Teamwork with Lucille Wess
  • 12:15 p.m. — Lunch/Free Time, Wells #1
  • 1:45 p.m. — Breakout Sessions Round 2 (Deep Dive Into the Topic)
    • Planning Your Next Step: A Guided Professional Development Workshop with Amanda Hatley
    • Making it Work – Applied Project Management with Asana with Mari Glatter and Sarah Harris
    • Investigate, Don’t Instigate: Developing Understanding of Your Own and Others’ Conflict Styles with Jessica Decke, Tara Marble, and Alisha Targonski
  • 2:45 p.m. — Break
  • 3:00 p.m. — Communications and Marketing Presentation, Wells #1
  • 4:00 p.m. — Closing, Wells #1