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