Staff Development Committee

The Staff Development Committee’s role is to assess the staff development needs of UMaine Extension staff and determine ways to address those needs. The committee operates with a annual budget of approximately $9,000 and unspent funds are devoted to organizational meetings held on a periodic basis.

The Staff Development Committee also seeks ideas from staff members for staff development activities. A staff member may propose a staff development activity they are willing to offer or they may propose that organizational resources be used to bring in an outside resource. The Staff Development Committee solicits proposals twice a year and is open to considering a proposal at any time.

An activity that would meet the definition of a staff development offering is one that:

  • benefits the total organization; or an employee group (professional, support staff, aides, classified or faculty)
  • is affordable;
  • addresses a need within the organization;
  • does not duplicate other efforts; and
  • crosses program areas, is not specific to one program area.

Your questions and suggestions are welcome. Contact the Staff Development Committee at extension.sdc@maine.edu.

Committee members

  • Michael Eckhardt; Research Faculty
  • Jason Lilley; Assistant Extension Professor, Maine Sustainable Agriculture and Maple Industry Educator
  • Robson Machado; Associate Extension Professor and Food Science Specialist
  • Mari Glatter; Instructional Designer
  • Tayla Mann; Administrative Specialist
  • Beth Hawkyard; Assistant Director of Employee Engagement
  • Emily Bofia; Administrative Specialist
  • Alex Bosse; Nutrition Education, EFNEP Youth Curriculum Coordinator
  • Emily Mott; EFNEP Administrative Specialist
  • Ryan LeShane; 4-H Blueberry Cove Camp Director
  • Kristy Ouellette; Extension Professor, 4-H Youth Development Specialist
  • Erin McDonald; 4-H Youth Development Professional
  • Laura Wilson; Director of Non-Academic Learning Initiatives

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