{"id":1894,"date":"2012-12-18T10:04:04","date_gmt":"2012-12-18T15:04:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/?page_id=1894"},"modified":"2026-06-29T12:09:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T16:09:16","slug":"new-staff","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/hr\/new-staff\/","title":{"rendered":"New Staff Orientation and Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Welcome to UMaine Extension New Staff Orientation and Onboarding!<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We are thrilled that you\u2019ve chosen UMaine Extension as your next career journey! We\u2019ve put together a few resources to help you get settled in and look forward to connecting with you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The following orientation videos, web pages, and training opportunities will help you get to know the organization, understand the employee experience and support we offer, and learn and reinforce customer service skills. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Assistant Director of Employee Engagement, Beth Hawkyard at <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">beth.hawkyard@maine.edu<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> or at 207.581.2892.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Video: Getting to Know University of Maine Cooperative Extension (YouTube)<\/h3>\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Getting to Know The University of Maine Cooperative Extension\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jwfmvndkFqY?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h3>Upcoming Training Programs<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you join Extension, you have a team of staff working behind the scenes to ensure you have the training, tools, and connections that will help you feel supported from the start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Within your first few days of employment, you\u2019ll receive welcome emails from a couple staff, including Staff Coordinator, Amanda Hatley, and Assistant Director of Employee Engagement, Beth Hawkyard. Please read the details within these communications closely because they have timely and important information.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">All new staff will receive an email with information, a Zoom link (if applicable) and a calendar invitation from Administrative Specialist, Ella Glatter, prior to trainings. Please contact Ella with questions or to register: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:ella.glatter@maine.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ella.glatter@maine.edu<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Required Training<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMS Academy Employee Trainings (multiple modules, required within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cHR Things to Know\u201d video viewing and follow-up one-on-one with Beth (shared via welcome email)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cWe All Have Customers\u201d course completion offered by Amanda (via Brightspace)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2026 Orientation Dates<\/h3>\n<h4><strong>\u201cNew Employees on Campus!\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\nWednesday, September 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m.\u20134:30 p.m. (In-person)<\/h4>\n<p>This in-person session, hosted by Assistant Director of Employee Engagement, Beth Hawkyard and Staff Coordinator, Amanda Hatley, welcomes you to the main University campus in Orono (home to Extension\u2019s Administrative offices) to connect with a cohort of fellow new employees and Dean Hannah Carter who provides an in-depth overview of Extension\u2019s statewide impact, funding and operational practices. You\u2019ll have a chance to explore helpful resources and iconic locations around campus. Additionally, tours of the Diagnostic Research Laboratory, Roger\u2019s Farm Demonstration Garden, and the 4-H Science and Engineering Learning Center, are scheduled the following day (*Lunch on the first day is provided for all attendees, lodging to attend the following day\u2019s tours is provided to employees who are traveling 2+ hours to attend).<\/p>\n<h3>New Employee Onboarding Checklist<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Please work through this Guide with your supervisor as you get familiarized with the onboarding steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/resource\/new-extension-employee-onboarding-guide-for-employees\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">New Extension Employee Onboarding Guide for Employees (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Plugged In:<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Visit and review topics relevant to your new position at UMaine Extension\u2019s staff website, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Plugged In<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Click on each of the topics in the top navigation bar of this website to become familiar with the many areas covered in our staff site. Specifically, review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/plugged-in\/policies-guidelines\/policies-procedures-manual\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Policies &amp; Procedures Manual<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and complete the training programs listed above.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To obtain information about the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, please visit the public <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">UMaine Extension website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to UMaine Extension New Staff Orientation and Onboarding! We are thrilled that you\u2019ve chosen UMaine Extension as your next career journey! 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