Professional Development
What We Do
The Organizational Development (OD) Team is responsible for face-to-face and online learning opportunities related to keystone events such as New Staff Orientation and Fall Conference, in addition to workshops and training posted on the MSU Extension Organizational Development homepage and online courses in Desire2Learn (D2L). Unless another organizational development team member is coordinating or leading a training, Anne Baker, Learning and Talent Development Specialist, is the point of contact for professional development.
Most of the training coming from the OD team focuses on topics that cut across multiple disciplines. More content-based ("technical") training often comes from work teams and institutes.
Frequently Requested Online Training Sources
For all D2L courses and upcoming synchronous training events, see the OD landing page.
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Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
All new employees are expected to take this course in the first few months of employment. Self-enroll. Contact Anne Baker. |
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*This course includes a civil rights module that is frequently used as a yearly refresher* |
Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
All new employees are expected to take this course in the first 3-4 months of employment. Self-enroll. Continuing employees will also find many of the topics useful and are encouraged to complete appropriate modules as well. Topics: Budgets, Civil Rights, MS Outlook & Productivity, P-Cards, Travel (Concur), Zoom, Brand Standards & Marketing, Meeting Efficiency, Philanthropy & Development. Contact Anne Baker |
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Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
This course is required for anyone who will be using the cash register and Lightspeed (VEND) system. Learn more and register. |
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Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
Employees involved in program evaluation or who want to better understand how programs are evaluated should take this course. Register to take the course. |
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Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
This is a growing collection of modules for those who develop or deliver educational content. You can self-enroll here then enter through Desire2Learn. |
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Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
This course, which is still under pilot, is recommended for anyone in a supervisory role. Self enroll and then enter through Desire2Learn. |
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Self-paced course series in Desire to Learn (D2L) |
Have you thought about developing an online or blended course for your program? Register for this self-paced, 4-session online training to get started on the right path! Sessions include the topics below.
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Best Practices for Designing & Delivering Zoom Meetings & Webinars |
Self-paced Course in Desire 2 Learn (D2L) |
Online Course for Staff - Best Practices for Designing & Delivering Zoom Meetings & Webinars: Zoom meetings, Zoom webinars, and best practices for developing engaging virtual learning environments for your participants: |
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Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
Please register here for the course. |
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Online Resources |
For general information on Zoom and MediaSpace (hosting platform for Zoom recordings) including templates, resources, guidance and more visit: Zoom and MediaSpace Resources. For assistance with using Zoom for your programming email msue.online@msu.edu or contact Gwyn Shelle at heyboerg@msu.edu. |
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D2L (Desire2Learn) Resources |
Online Resources |
For information on getting started with D2L, the platform used for MSU Extension courses, visit: D2L Resources. |
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MSU Extension Online Delivery Tools |
Online Resources |
For an overview of tools available for MSU Extension online delivery visit: Online Delivery Tools. |
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Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
This course is recommended for anyone who currently applies for grants or anticipates doing so in the future. You may self-enroll here and then enter through Desire2Learn. |
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elevateU- various topics |
Self-paced courses that are accessed through elevateU, in EBS. |
Log into ebs to access it under "My Career and Training." You have access to thousands of searchable videos and courses. |
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What Every Extension Worker Should Know |
Resource for acquainting new faculty and staff to the basics of Extension. |
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.CMS Training |
Online resources |
If you will be updating MSU Extension webpages, you need to learn this is our content management. The basics are available on the MSU Extension .cms training page. |
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PEARS Training |
Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
Comprehensive online course on using PEARS. If you have access to PEARS, you should also have access to this course. Contact Norma Lundeen if you do not. More information on PEARS training and support. |
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Spartan 365 |
online videos and references / TEAMS group |
MSU IT's SpartansLearn website has many resources for you to become more fluent in Microsoft 365-- which is referred to at MSU as Spartan 365. They also have live trainings hosted in Zoom. View these courses on the SpartansLearn Live Course Listing page. |
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Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
Online modules on communicating through conflict. Hosted in Desire2Learn and open to all MSU employees. Please self-enroll here. |
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Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
The goal of this course is to provide you with the information, tools, and strategies needed to be able to monitor your own practice of writing. Please self-enroll here. |
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MSU Extension: Preparing to Submit Your Educational Project to an Editor |
Self-paced course in Desire to Learn. |
The course will guide those who develop or will be developing educational materials which will be edited by MSU Extension editors. Please self-enroll here. |
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Massive Open Online Courses |
Self-paced online courses on many topics. |
edX - https://www.edx.org/ Note: Many courses are free to audit in both, but not all. |
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Self-paced online course |
This course prepares members of MSU Extension Search Committee to understand their role and responsibilities as search committee members. Please self-enroll here. |
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Finding more training
PEARS and the OD Events calendar are both regularly updated with training information. PEARS includes all events in the OD News / OD website as well many other. We recommend all Extension employees get access to PEARS for this reason. In Pears, select Plan > Professional Development > Events Catalog. View a quick reference PDF explaining PEARS tabs for Professional Development.
Financial Support for Training
There are two endowed funds that are available to Extension staff for pursuits of professional development and advanced degrees: The Endowed Fund Award and the K.J. Moilanen Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Other funding is available but varies by employee position type. Please also see funding sources on the Professional Development Funding page.
Anne Baker
Learning and Talent Development Specialist
amb@msu.edu
517-884-6028
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