Agenda
2019 Two-Day All Organizational Conference
Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present, and Shaping the Future
Day 1: Wednesday, November 13, 2019
9:00 a.m.: Arrival, Registration, Snacks, and Socialize, Wells #1
9:15 a.m.: Conference Opening: Honoring the Past, Embracing the Present, and Shaping the Future, Wells #1
9:40 a.m.: Welcome — Dean Hannah Carter, Wells #1
9:55 a.m.: Embracing Extension’s Present: an organizational update with the opportunity to ask questions — Dean Hannah Carter, Wells #1
10:30 a.m.: BREAK
10:45 a.m.: Innovating for Impact — Christine Geith, CEO, eXtension, Wells #1
12:00 Noon: LUNCH, Wells #1
- Extension Professionals Committee (EPC) invites professionals to meet in Wells #2
1:00 p.m.: Breakout Session
#1: Exercise Motivation — Hilary Freeman, Cigna, TrestleTree Health Coach, Wells #1
(Satisfies Level 2 of UMS Wellness Health Plan)
#2: Informing Innovations Through Deeper Insight on Strategic Priorities and Expansive Ideas — Annie Jones, Facilitator Manager, eXtension Foundation, Wells #2
#3: Cloud Storage Services: Know Your Options and Resources —
Michele Lodgek, Financial & Data Management Systems Administrator, 220 Corbett
#4: Un-Survey Evaluation — Vanessa Klein, STEM Specialist, Wells #3
2:30 p.m.: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion — This session will explore the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion in an interactive format. Wells #1
Sue Mackey Andrews, the presenter, will be referencing the resources below. They can be found on the MyCampus portal. You will need to log in (using your Gmail log in) to view and download these documents.
- Resources: Maine Highlands Resilience In Action Interactive Improvisational Theater (PDF)
- Brochure: Resilience in Action Interactive Improvisational Theater (PDF)
3:30 p.m.: EFNEP 50th Anniversary Recognition — Kate Yerxa, Associate Extension Professor and EFNEP Coordinator, Wells #1
Now might be the time to explore all that the University of Maine campus has to offer — take a walk, get in a workout, or tour an art gallery.
- Self-Guided Walking Tours
- New Balance Student Recreation Center
- If you choose to attend campus recreation, please bring a signed copy of the Release and Assumption of Risk Form (PDF) with you to prevent delays.
- Lord Hall Gallery, Department of Art
- Pop-Up Breakout Sessions — Details in the main lobby at Wells and announcements at Wednesday’s lunch break.
- Check-in to hotel
4:45 p.m.: Meet, Greet, and Learn About UMaine Extension! An informational session with a spin toward innovation, visiting VIPs in attendance, and a wall-mounted monitor displaying a program scroll. Cash Bar and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Atrium at Wells
6:00 p.m.: Banquet with UMaine Jazz Quartet: The UMaine Jazz Quartet (UMaine student Benjamin Flanagan and his jazz ensemble) will play for us during the Banquet. There will be piano music played after dinner.
Wells #1
Day 2: Thursday, November 14, 2019
7:30 a.m.: Breakfast, Wells #1
8:00 a.m.: Engaging Extension in a Collaborative Process to Shape Extension’s Future — Dean Hannah Carter, Wells #1
9:15-10:30 a.m.: Breakout Sessions
#1: Finding Your Personal Sustainability — Leslie Forstadt, Human Development Specialist, 220 Corbett
#2: Adapting to Changing Weather in Maine: Agriculture, Coastal and State Government Activity — Panel Discussion: Glen Koehler, Ivan Fernandez, Sonja Birthisel, and Esperanza Stancioff, Wells #3
Glen Koehler: 20 minutes
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- Session Outline
- Weather Changes Expected in the Northeast Over the Next 30 Years
- UVM-UMaine Climate Fellows Grant Summary, with Focus on the Tree Fruit Curriculum
- Introduction to AgEye Weather and AgRadar
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Ivan Fernandez: 15 minutes
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- Governor’s Climate Council and related topics
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Sonja Birthisel: 10 minutes
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- Maine Climate and Ag Network
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Esperanza Stancioff: 15 minutes
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- Marine and Coastal Extension climate change programs
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Q&A: 15 minutes
#3: Best Practices to Becoming an “Influencer” in Your Area of Expertise (Panel Discussion) — Lynne Holland, Community Education Assistant, with Mari Glatter, 4-H Youth Development Professional – Aroostook County, and Audrey Cross, Maine Food and Agriculture Center Coordinator & Extension Marketing Professional, Wells #1
#4: UMaine and “The Web”: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going — Mike Kirby, Manager of Digital Communications at UMaine’s Division of Marketing and Communications
(This same presentation by Mike Kirby will be repeated during the Thursday 1:00 p.m. Breakout Session. Please only register for one of the two.) Wells #2
10:15-10:30 a.m.: BREAK
10:45 a.m.: The State of Maine Office of Innovation and the Future (OIF) — Hannah Pingree, Director of State of Maine OIF, Wells #1
12:00 Noon: LUNCH, Wells #1
12:00-1:00 p.m.: University Photo, Atrium at Wells
1:00 p.m.: Breakout Sessions
# 1: Idea Creation and Problem-Solving with Innovation Engineering — Jason Bolton, Food Safety Specialist and Academic Director of Innovation Engineering, Wells #1
#2: Resilience: Learning to Navigate Rough Waters? — Melissa Ladenheim, Associate Dean, UMaine Honors College and Sara Henry, Director of Student Accessibility Services, UMaine, Wells #2
#3: Procurement 101 — Renee Day, Procurement Coordinator, Strategic Procurement office, 220 Corbett
#4: UMaine and “The Web”: Where We’ve Been, Where We’re Going — Mike Kirby, Manager of Digital Communications at UMaine’s Division of Marketing and Communications
(This same presentation will be held during the Thursday at 9:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions as well. Please only register for one of the two.) Wells #3
2:30 p.m.: Conference Closing, Wells #1
3:00 p.m.: End of Conference, Wells #1