Program and Organizational Development

The Program and Organizational Development (POD) website of University of Maryland Extension (UME) provides information and resources for the department. Included and continuously developing on the site are training, materials, and resources to be successful. Please explore the site to find our past/upcoming training offerings, materials on program planning, program development, evaluation and assessment, teaching effectiveness, publication, mentoring, promotion, and tenure resources.

Program Planning, Evaluation, and Assessment
Faculty and Staff (Evaluation, Promotion, and Faculty Tenure)
Publications Process
Extension Academy (onboarding)
Teaching Resources
Faculty Success and UMERS Reporting Dashboard

Offerings for the Professional Development of Extension Faculty and Staff

UME Training Resources

UMD Trainings outside of UME

UME Professional Development Schedule - Spring 2025

Join us for our Spring Training Series, designed specifically for junior faculty seeking professional development! While these sessions are tailored to support junior faculty, everyone is welcome to participate.

This training series aims to equip you with essential organizational information and practical tools for success in extension programs. Gain valuable insights, enhance your skills, and connect with colleagues as you explore strategies to elevate your work and impact.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth! Register now and take the next step toward achieving your goals in extension programming. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date	Location	Topic	Speaker	Resources for Review	Registration
Friday, February 14, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM	Webinar (Via Zoom)	*Developing Your Promotion Timeline* The session will discuss developing a promotion timeline. While promotion may seem far away, it is not too soon to plan for scholarly works, writing, and promotion submissions.	Jackie Lewis Faculty Affairs & ENR Reporting Specialist Schedule a meeting with Jackie here	Pre-Session Reading Materials Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	Register Here
Friday, February 28, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM	Webinar (Via Zoom)	UMERS Training	Musab Salman Data Management Analyst, Evaluation & Reporting	Pre-Session Reading Materials Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials.	Register Here
Friday, March 28, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM	Webinar (Via Zoom)	Survey Design & Qualtrics	Stephanie Orstad, PhD Director, Evaluation & Reporting Dacia Randolph, PhD Coordinator, Evaluation & Reporting	Pre-Session Reading Materials Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials.	Register Here
Friday, April 4, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM	Webinar (Via Zoom)	Needs Assessment	Colby Silvert, PhD Assistant Professor & Co-Director	Pre-Session Reading Materials Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	Register Here
Friday, May 2, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM	Webinar (Via Zoom)	Grant Writing This training will focus on identifying suitable grants and crafting compelling proposals to secure funding, effectively. Participants will learn how to research opportunities, align their projects with funding priorities, and create proposals that stand out to reviewers. In the second half, we'll dive into AgPAS (PreAward Service), exploring grand documentation and submission processes.	Nevin Dawson UME Faculty Specialist Ora Rollins Assistant Director (Contracts & Grants) AGNR	Pre-Session Reading Materials Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	Register Here
Friday, May 23, 2025 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM	Webinar (Via Zoom)	*Planning Your Extension Event* This webinar will review Extension event considerations for planning, promoting, and conducting a successful event. This session will cover policies and best practices.	Jennifer Bentlejewski, PhD Area Extension Director - WMD	Pre-Session Reading Materials Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	Register Here
Date TBD Friday, May 2025 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM	In-person Howard County Extension Office, 8930 Stanford Blvd, Suite 25 Columbia, MD 21045 The Ascend One Building	*Writing Retreat (Session 1)*	*Instructor to be confirmed*	Pre-Session Reading Materials Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	TBD
Date TBD Friday, May 2025 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM	In-person Wye Research and Education Center, 124 Wye Narrows Drive, Queenstown, MD 21658	*Writing Retreat (Session 2)*	*Instructor to be confirmed*	Pre-Session Reading Materials Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	TBD

UME Professional Development Schedule - Fall 2024

Join us for our Fall Training Series, designed specifically for junior faculty seeking professional development! While these sessions are tailored to support junior faculty, everyone is welcome to participate.

Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your professional growth! Register now and take the next step toward achieving your goals in extension programming. We look forward to seeing you there!

Date	Location	Topic	Speaker	Resources for Review	Registration
Friday, September 27, 2024 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Webinar (Via Zoom)	*Planning Your Extension Program and Preparing Your IEP* The session will provide the process for completing your Individual Extension Plan (IEP). The IEP is the faculty’s individual response to the UME Programmatic Plan, which will be used to guide the year's programming efforts. IEPs are due October 14th.	Stephanie Orstad, Shannon Dill, Program Leaders or Representatives Followed by Office Hours on October 2nd and 4th (9AM - 12PM) https://umd.zoom.us/my/sdill	Pre-Session Reading Materials - https://extension.umd.edu/about/program-and-organizational-development/program-planning-evaluation-and-assessment/program-planning/individual-extension-plan-iep/ Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	View Recording
Friday, October 18, 2024 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Webinar (Via Zoom)	Working with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) This session will cover the purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and its importance in human subject research. We will guide you through IRB steps, including account setup, CITI certification, and form submissions, and we will share best practices. You will also receive a demonstration of the IRB system and information on the submission and amendment process.	Dacia Randolph, Samantha (Sam) Martocci - IRB Office	Pre-Session Reading Materials - https://extension.umd.edu/about/program-and-organizational-development/program-planning-evaluation-and-assessment/program-planning/institutional-review-board-irb/ Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials.	View recording
Friday, November 1, 2024 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Webinar (Via Zoom)	Documenting Teaching Effectiveness As a faculty member at UMD, it's essential to gather feedback on your teaching effectiveness from your students. This session will guide you through using the General Teaching Effectiveness form, required for classes taught to the general public, ages 14 and up. We will cover best practices for distributing the data, emphasizing using the online survey link for streamlined data collection.	Jeff Howard	Pre-Session Reading Materials - https://extension.umd.edu/about/program-and-organizational-development/teaching-resources/teaching-effectiveness/ Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials.	View Recording
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.	In-person Howard County Extension Office, 8930 Stanford Blvd, Suite 25 The Ascend One Building, Columbia, MD 21045	Designing and Implementing Your Extension Logic Model This session will review the basics of a logic model to create and evaluate an Extension Program. The morning session will discuss the mechanics of the logic model, and the afternoon will work through creating a logic model for your program. The session will also provide networking time and collaboration with your promotion cohort.	Jackie Lewis, Shannon Dill, Stephanie Orstad, Program Representatives		Registration closed as of 11/3/2024
Friday, November 15, 2024 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Webinar (Via Zoom)	Writing Impact Statements This session will provide you with the skills and strategies to effectively communicate the significance and outcomes of your work. Impact statements are crucial for demonstrating the value of your programs to reviewers, stakeholders and funders.	Shannon Dill	Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	View Recording
Friday, November 22. 2024 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Webinar (Via Zoom)	Collecting Your Program Outputs, and Reporting in UMERS	Stephanie Orstad, Chuck Schuster	Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	View Recording
Friday, December 13, 2024 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Webinar (Via Zoom)	*Developing Your CV* Join us for a training session on creating a comprehensive CV tailored to the University of Maryland Extension (UME) standards. This workshop will guide you through organizing your scholarship, teaching, and service activities into a well-structured CV that reflects your professional achievements. This session will give you the tools and tips to showcase your accomplishments effectively.	Jackie Lewis	Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	View Recording & CV Reference Documents
Friday, December 20, 2024 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	Webinar (Via Zoom)	*Preparing for Your Annual Faculty Review (AFR)*	Jackie Lewis	Post Session: UME faculty may contact Dacia Randolph at daciar@umd.edu to request the webinar materials	View Recording