Professional Development

Priority Competencies Needed by UF/IFAS Extension County Faculty

Amy Harder

Developing a Mentorship Program in Higher Education Institutions

Jonathan M. Orsini, Matthew P. Benge, and Hannah S. Carter

Understanding Motivation: An Effective Tool for Managers

Derek Farnsworth, Jennifer L. Clark, Ian Bessell, Brad Dicks, Allen Wysocki, and Karl Kepner

UF/IFAS Extension Mentoring Roles and Responsibilities

Amy Harder

Using Mentoring as a Part of Professional Development

Alexa Lamm and Amy Harder

Roles and Responsibilities of the Florida Extension Specialist

Matt Benge, Karlibeth Leitheiser, Saqib Mukhtar, Karla P. Shelnutt, LaToya O’Neal, Maia McGuire, Shannon J. Horrillo, and Peyton N. Beattie

This publication was created to help Florida Extension specialists and their mentors in understanding their roles and responsibilities and the way their expertise fits within the Florida Cooperative Extension Service (FCES). Written by Matt Benge, Karlibeth Leitheiser, Saqib Mukhtar, Karla P. Shelnutt, LaToya O’Neal, Maia McGuire, Shannon J. Horrillo, and Peyton N. Beattie, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2024.

Intercultural Competence in Extension Education: Applications of an Expert-Developed Model

John Diaz, Cody Gusto, Colby Silvert, K. S. U. Jayaratne, Lendel Narine, Sharon Couch, Celina Wille, Nozella Brown, Cintia Aguilar, Dionardo Pizaña, Kris Parker, Gayle Coon, Merrianneeta Nesbitt, Laura Valencia, Dominic Ledesma, and Lupita Fabregas

This article summarizes results of a study designed to identify essential intercultural competencies for Extension professionals. Recommendations are provided for Extension administrators to inform recruitment and professional development decisions in the broader effort to provide relevant and responsive programming for multicultural audiences. Written by John Diaz, Cody Gusto, Colby Silvert, K. S. U. Jayaratne, Lendel Narine, Sharon Couch, Celina Wille, Nozella Brown, Cintia Aguilar, Dionardo Pizaña, Kris Parker, Gayle Coon, Merrianneeta Nesbitt, Laura Valencia, Dominic Ledesma, and Lupita Fabregas, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2022.

Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience: Tips for Mentees

Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane

This third publication of the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series focuses on the experience of the mentee. This article aims to serve as a resource for mentees who are seeking tips and support as they work with their mentors in academia and beyond. This publication describes the role of the mentee and provides practical tips that can be applied in any setting. Written by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2024.

OneOp: A Professional Development Resource for Extension Professionals

Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen

This publication is part of a series that aims to provide valuable resources, information, and support to family service professionals and Extension agents who support military families navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with a military lifestyle. Written by Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2023.