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A collection of professional development resources in support of MSU Extension staff.
Know of a professional development resource that should be included on these pages? Please send information to Kathy Foerster (foerste1@msu.edu), Judy von Bernuth (vonbern1@msu.edu), or Lela Vandenberg (vanden34@msu.edu).
Turning Point Inventory - A list of known locations of Turning Point decision making equipment which may be available for loan or rent.
The Managing in Tough Times resource directory, MiTTNet, officially launched July 30, 2009. It is fully searchable and nearly 900 resources can be found in individual and family, farm and ranch, community, and youth topic areas. A national web conference to announce MiTTNet, to demonstrate the site and highlight its contents can be viewed at: http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p78987985/
The Extension Creed and Its Implications for Professional Development
Key ideas, concepts and definitions relating to professionalism as an extension educator.
MSU Library Distance Learning Services
Services have been set up specifically for off-campus Extension staff to provide support for meeting the needs of county residents. The Library Distance Learning Services will also take direct phone calls at 1-800-500-1554.
Advanced Degrees for MSUE Staff Members
Since 2007 all candidates for promotion within the MSU Extension academic system must have a minimum of an earned master’s degree. This is also the standard for new staff members. To assist those who wish to pursue further education, the MSU Extension professional development unit makes available information on programs in which personnel have participated. Staff members who have recently completed or are pursuing degrees are asked to complete the online Master’s Degree Information Form. The resulting information is made available to MSUE members considering graduate study. To learn more about a particular degree, click on the program title. In most cases, that will also reveal the staff member who provided the information and who can be contacted for more.
While this is intended to be useful for MSU Extension members, it is neither a comprehensive list of available and/or appropriate programs, nor will all programs listed here be appropriate for all staff. It is not a substitute for thorough research, consultation with supervisors and peers, and a discussion with faculty members at institutions under consideration. The MSUE professional development unit staff is also available to help think through and analyze graduate study opportunities. Contact them at profdev@anr.msu.edu.
There is limited tuition assistance available from the MSU Extension Director's office for those pursuing Master's Degrees.
The Great Plains Interactive Distance Learning Alliance is a multi-state alliance offering fully online graduate programs in community development, dietetics, family and consumer sciences education, family financial planning, food safety and defense, gerontology, merchandising and youth development. Michigan State University is one of the partners in this alliance. The professional development staff can help you learn more about it.
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