MSU Extension Fall Extension Conference

8:30-11:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - Noon
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
10-11:30 a.m.
10:30-11:30 a.m.

Pre-Conference Sessions
4-H THRIVE Model Training
Team Nutrition: Local School Wellness Policy training
MSU Extension Leadership Team Meeting
MEAFCS Meeting
CNRDA Meeting

Gallery Overlook F
Gallery Overlook E
Gallery Overlook C
Gallery Overlook G
Gallery Overlook D

11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
12:30 - 5 p.m.
12:45 - 4 p.m.
1-4 p.m.
1-5 p.m.
1-5 p.m.
1-5 p.m.

Workshops on the Move (Optional)

• Turkey Tales and Dairy Delights: Value Added Agriculture
• Brewed Awakenings: A Taste of Grand Rapids' Craft Beer and Cider Scene
• Innovations in Human Health: A Journey Through Grand Rapids Medical Mile
• Waste Wonders: A Deep Dive into Recycling and Waste Management
• The Ins and Outs of Organic Certification at Green Wagon Farm
• Nourishing Futures: A Volunteer Day with Kids Food Basket
• Sculpted Serenity: Exploring Art and Nature at Meijer Gardens

All Workshops on the Move participants
will meet in the Grand Gallery at DeVos
Place. From there, groups will either
board buses or start their tours on foot.
Please plan to arrive at least 15-20
minutes prior to the Workshop start time.

6:30 p.m.

MAEA Meeting

Ballroom C

7:00 a.m.
7:15 a.m.

General Breakfast
ESP Meeting

Ballroom B
Ballroom C

8:30-10 a.m.

Welcome, Director's Update, Awards Presentation
Dr. Quentin Tyler
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Impact Award; Emerging Issues Rapid Response Team Award; Gordon Guyer Collaborative Programming Award; Innovative Technology Award; Institute Team Award; MCEA John Hannah Award for Program Excellence; Meritorious Service Award; MSU Extension Director’s Award of Distinction; MSU Distinguished Academic Staff Award; Shared Values Award; Promotion; & Milestone Years of Service

Ballroom B

10-10:30 a.m.

Transition Time

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Breakout #1

1. The Amazing Race to Team Building and Education - Stephanie Domke
2. The Art of Networking and Building Strategic Partnerships - Antomia Farrell, Emily Sorroche
3. Calling In, Calling On, Calling Out- Imelda Galdamez and Gina Henry
4. Communicating Across Generations - TaRita Johnson
5. Exploring Edible Forest Programming- Naim Edwards, Stathis Pauls, Derek Plotkowski, Cheyenne Sloan, and Ghaida Havern
6. Evaluation 101- RJ Gibbs
7. Laughter is the Best Medicine- Holly Tiret and Tanner Derror
8. Learn the Art and Science of Social Media Video: Engage, Educate, and Inspire- James Monahan and Alyssa Picone
9. Learning Spanish 101- Krystal Avila
10. Non-Escalation Tips for Customer Service and Community Engagement -Kathie Elliott
11. Off the Shelf Learning about the MSU Extension Program Planning and Management Guide to Improve Your 4-H Program- Dorothy Munn and Julie Darnton
12. Reviving Your Lesson Plans: Bringing Nutrition to Life!- Erika Garner
13. Set it and Forget it!: Using Automated Email Courses in Your Work - Tyler Augst
14. Unleashing the Power of AI: A Practical Introduction for MSU Extension Staff - Anne Baker, Alan Pilkenton, Gwyn Shelle, Amy Shovels

See individual breakout sessions  that follow.

1. Gallery Overlook A
2. River Overlook E
3. Gallery Overlook B
4. River Overlook B
5. River Overlook A
   
   
6. River Overlook F
7. River Overlook D
8. Galley Overlook H
   
   
9. Gallery Overlook C
10. Gallery Overlook D
    
    
11. Gallery Overlook E
    
    
    
12. Gallery Overlook F
13. Gallery Overlook G
    
    
14. Gallery Overlook C

11:30 a.m. - Noon

Transition Time

Noon-2 p.m.

Lunch and Keynote Presentation
Help! I'm Human and a High Performer: Inspiration + Strategy for Modern-Day Difference Makers - Shannon Cohen

Ballroom B

2-2:30 p.m.

Transition Time

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Breakout #2

1. Applying Health Equity in Extension: Cross-Institute Examples from our Peers - Mary Morris-Donaldson, Sarah Eichberger, Ghaida Havern, Lauren Kennedy, Becky McKendry, Wade Syers
2. The Art of Writing Survey Questions - Norma Lundeen
3. Build What you Dream: A Musical Reflection Starring You! - Shannon Cohen
4. Building Inclusive Learning Environments: Embracing Identity, Reciprocity, and Universal Design for Learning - Bethany Meadows
5. Climate Adaptation- Madonna Benjamin, Charles Gould, Monica Jean, Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa
6. Communicating through Conflict- Darren Bagley
7. Ed Tech Tools 4 U: Facilitation, Collaboration, Engagement - Alan Pilkenton, Luke Reese, Gwyn Shelle
8. Influence without Authority - Kathie Elliott
9. Land Acknowledgement Conversation through an Indigenous Lens - Imelda Galdamez (Facilitator), Panel Speakers: Emily Proctor, Emily Sorroch,
10. Let's Get Physical! How to Include Physical Activities in your Programs - Erika Garner
11. Living off the Land: Extension Programming Across Institutes that Supports Homesteading Practices in Michigan - Josh Gunn
12. New Resources, New Tools - Suzi Teghtmeyer
13. Partnership Playbook: Strategies for Effective Collaboration- Kellie Kieren and Rachel Puckett
14. Telling Your Public Value Story - Beth Stuever

1. Gallery Overlook A
   
   
   
   
2. River Overlook F
3. Gallery Overlook B
   
   
4. Gallery Overlook G
   
   
   
5. River Overlook B
   
   
6. Gallery Overlook E
7. River Overlook C
   
   
8. Gallery Overlook H
9. River Overlook E
   
   
   
10. Gallery Overlook F
    
    
11. River Overlook A
    
    
12. River Overlook D
13. Gallery Overlook C
    
    
14. Gallery Overlook D

3:30-4 p.m.

Transition Time

4-5:30 p.m.

MSU Extension Celebration and Networking Reception
Intern Poster Displays

Ballroom B

5:30-7:30 p.m.

5:30-9 p.m.

Recruit, Refresh, and Revitalize: Join the Facilitative Leadership Team—Enjoy Fun, Food, and Opportunities for Growth! (Optional

Social Activities (Optional)

Gallery Overlook A

Gallery Overlook B-E

7-9 a.m.

General Breakfast

Ballroom B

7:30-8:30 a.m.

Shared Values Winners Breakfast

Gallery Overlook F

7:30 a.m.

MAE4-HYS Meeting

Gallery Overlook CD

9 a.m. - Noon

Meetings

• Agriculture & Agribusiness Institute
• Children & Youth Institute
• Community, Food & Environment Institute
• District & County Support Staff Meeting
• Health & Nutrition Institute
• Tribal Colleagues

See individual meetings that follow.

Gallery Overlook AB
Ballroom C
Ballroom D
Gallery Overlook H
Ballroom B
Gallery Overlook G

Noon-1:30 p.m.

Lunch
Apple Crunch

Ballroom B

1:30-2 p.m.

Transition Time

2-3 p.m.

Breakout #3

1. Create Inclusive and Affirming Spaces for LGBTQIA+ Youth - Rachel Puckett, Diane Wisnewski
2. Empowering Volunteers: Effective Training and Support Strategies (Part 1) - Christine Heverly, Kristy Oosterhouse
3. Fostering Cross-Institute Collaboration Concerning Water Quality in Michigan- Erica Clites, Erick Elgin, Sarah Fronczak, Brad Neumann
4. Literacy Ally Training (Part 1) - Shea Ross
5. Michigan Natural Features Inventory: Which Natural Feature is Best?
6. MSU Retirement Benefits - Sherri Vankampen, Andrea Kirby
7. Navigating the Election with Mindfulness- Lisa Laughman
8. The Power of Facilitation: An Innovative New Program From LeadNet and the Facilitative Leadership Team - Will Cronin, Lindsey Gardner, Bethany Prykucki
9. Reconnection with Extension: The Role Extension Plays in Addressing the Loneliness Crisis (Part 1) - Tanner Derror
10. Removing the Noise and Telling a Story with Data Visualization - Dawn Earnesty, Norma Lundeen
11. Together We Can: Co-Parenting (Part 1)- Courtney Aldrich
12. Using Innovative Programming to Reach a Diverse Audience - Phil Kaatz

1. Gallery Overlook G
   
   
2. Gallery Overlook F
   
   
3. River Overlook B
   
   
4. Gallery Overlook B
5. River Overlook A
6. Gallery Overlook CD
7. River Overlook E
8. River Overlook D
   
   
9. Gallery Overlook A
   
   
10. River Overlook E
    
    
11. Gallery Overlook E
12. River Overlook C

3-3:15 p.m.

Transition Time

3:15-4:15 p.m.

Breakout #4   

1. Becoming a Good Gatekeeper of your Own Nervous System- Lisa Laughman
2. Community Collaborators - Aron Sousa, Lee Anne Roman
3. Demystifying Grants: An Overview of the Essential Steps and Strategies -Paola Bacigalupo Sanguesa, Josh Cohen, Sarah Grubb, Erin Lizotte, Erin Moore,  Katie Ockert, and Brian Wibby
4. Empowering Volunteers: Effective Training and Support Strategies (Part 2) - Christine Heverly, Kristy Oosterhouse
5. Engaging the Hesitant Learner- Phil Tocco
6. Ethical Storytelling: Tips for Sharing Success - Heather Dyer, Dawn Earnesty, Becky Henne,Crystal White
7. Literacy Ally Training (Part 2) - Shea Ross
8. MSU Benefits Overview - ChaCha Robinson
9. MSU Libraries Digital Resources - Accessible to YOU - Suzi Teghtmeyer
10. Reconnection with Extension: The Role Extension Plays in Addressing the Loneliness Crisis (Part 2) - Tanner Derror
11. Rediscovering the Power of the Icebreaker - Kevin Knapp
12. Together We Can: Co-Parenting (Part 2)- Courtney Aldrich
13. Welcome Refugees and Immigrants to Michigan - Ben Cabanaw, Dilli Gautam, Molly Kosnak, Helen McGuirk

1. River Overlook E
2. Gallery Overlook G
3. Gallery Overlook H
   
   
4. Gallery Overlook F
5. River Overlook B
6. River Overlook F
7. Gallery Overlook B
8. Gallery Overlook CD
9. River Overlook A
10. Gallery Overlook A
11. River Overlook D
12. Gallery Overlook E
13. River Overlook C

4:15 p.m.

Conference Concludes