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2007-2008 Brownbag Lunch Training Sessions
Training for Specialists on the GO!

What

A series of lunch time training opportunities that address both professional and quality of life issues for AACES members. The professional development seminars and "pot-luck" are free to AACES members. Non-members can also attend for a minimal charge at the door. Membership is only $10.00, so if you aren't a member, this might be a great time to join and be a part of the fellowship & fun.

Why

The seminars will provide information for support of AACES member’s work/life enrichment. The topics were selected through a survey of AACES members.

When

12:15-12:45 P.M – Training will be conducted during the lunch hour utilizing a "brown bag" format. A pot of beans/soup and/or salad will be provided for those arriving early, at no cost to members (thus the training series title: "Beans & Brains & Things"). A 30 minute educational program will be delivered at each session. If you don't like "pot-luck," then just BYOL.

Training Session Scheduled

Check back later to see what has been scheduled or contact an AACES Officer.
 

Past Training Sessions

Intro to Digital Photography - November 14th, 2007

Photos from Digital Photography Session

Picture of group listening to Kevin Quinn

 

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42 Extension specialists and staff attended the "Intro to Digital Photography" presentation at the November 14th, Beans, Brains & Things, Brownbag Lunch Training Session. Communications Specialist Kevin Quinn demonstrates techniques for maximizing results with digital point-and-shoot cameras.

 
 

Cool Tools! "Café" – October 10, 2007

WiFi. PSP. Blackberry. PDA. iPod. Bluetooth. Webcam. What is all this stuff anyway? Bet your teenager knows! Even if computers and cell phones are part of your life, technology is changing rapidly, and the tools we use for communication -- and productivity -- are changing too! Come get a friendly introduction to the "cool tools" of today. You'll leave with a solid base to build on, as technology continues to change!

Co-chairs: Heather Underwood & Rich Poling

Photos from Cool Tools! "Café" Session

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Bob Reynolds and Mary Hightower demonstrate current handheld devices.

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Chris Meux and Sarah Lipsey converse via webcam.
 
Picture of group as Rich Poling explores the possibilities of wireless connectivity.
 

 

Preparing for Promotion – September 12, 2007

So you want to be promoted? This panel discussion will be led by colleagues who received promotions within the past couple of years. This how to session will provide an overview of what you need to include in a promotion document, tips for understanding what a promotion committee will be looking for and samples of successful documents.

Session Chair: Nina Boston
Co-presenters: Sherry Jones, Jim Lipsey, Chris Meux, Ron Rainey, and Priscella Thomas

Photos from Preparing for Promotion Session

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Karen Ballard, ACCES professional development committee chairperson, welcomes attendees to the "Preparing for Promotion" brownbag training session.  

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Priscella Thomas offers advice to program associates seeking to bolster their vitas.

 
 
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Past AACES president Chris Meux and specialist Jim Lipsey answer questions at the support specialists’ table.

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Ron Rainey shares his promotions packet and presents strategies for success to attentive Extension faculty. 

 
Picture of Twenty-three Extension specialists attended the training. Five new members joined AACES at the event. 

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Last Date Modified 01/09/2007