2021 UMaine Extension Virtual All Staff Conference Agenda
Building the Roadmap for Extension’s Future
March 16-18, 2021
Day 1: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
9:57 a.m. — Opening, President’s Welcome: Dr. Joan Ferrini-Mundy, University of Maine System Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, and President of the University of Maine (UMaine) and University of Maine at Machias (UMM)
10:20 a.m. — Preparing for Change
11:00 a.m. — Provost Remarks: John Volin, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, and Q&A session to follow.
12:00 Noon — Lunch Break
12:30 p.m. — Theme Team One: Considering How We Operate
- Presentation
- Stretch break
- Q&A
2:00 p.m. — Close of Day One
Day 2: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
9:00-9:45 a.m. — Extension Professionals Committee (EPC) Informational Session, visit the Things to Know page for more information.
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10:00 a.m. — Gathering
10:05 a.m. — Theme Team Two: Enhancing Our Financial Future
- Presentation
- Q&A
11:00 a.m. — Theme Team Three: Enhancing Collaborations
- Presentation
- Q&A
12:00 Noon — Lunch Break
12:30 p.m. — Theme Team Four: Programming for the Future
- Presentation
- Q&A
2:00 p.m. — Close of Day Two
Day 3: Thursday, March 18, 2021
10:00 a.m. — Opening
10:05 a.m. — Theme Team Five: Successful Communication and Marketing
- Presentation
- Q&A
- Feedback/Break
- Debriefing, Next Steps
11:00 a.m. — Keynote Address: “The Emotion Behind Change”
Dr. Matt Sowcik, Assistant Professor, CLD Specialization Coordinator, UF|IFAS University of Florida Agricultural Education and Communication
12:00 Noon — Lunch Break
12:30 p.m. — Reflecting and Next Steps
2:00 p.m. — Closing Activities