Our professional development workshops and programs are available to individuals in all disciplines.

The Connector provides professional development opportunities for faculty and students at the University of Missouri with a focus on grants/funding, broader impacts, and public engagement.

We strive to meet the needs of researchers at the university who are looking to explore ways to incorporate outreach, engagement, and broader impacts into their work.

Professional Development Workshops

  • Programs – We offer several programs that provide sustained support and training. Examples include the month-long Mentoring at Mizzou series or the Early Career Research Development Fellows Program that extends over three years.  
     
  • Upcoming workshops – Each month we offer one- to two- hour sessions focused on specific topics related to research development. 
     
  • Self-paced learning – Our self-paced learning resources include archives of our recorded workshops, handouts and documentation

Interested in a particular workshop or topic? Email us at theconnector@missouri.edu.

MU Extension Program Development Fellows

The MU Extension Program Development Fellows will accept applications for our first cohort beginning September 18, 2023.

The program will be comprised of MU Extension field faculty from across the state who will participate in a one-year program to develop to new educational programs.

MU Extension Program Development Fellows: Information, Guidelines, and Application Details

The University of Missouri Office of Research and Economic Development and MU Extension and Engagement are pleased to support the Extension Program Development Fellows

About the Program

Extension Program Development Fellows is a new program offered in conjunction with the Department of Research, Innovation and Impact and Extension to provide resources, support, and training to Extension field faculty. During the year long program participants are expected to attend monthly training and consultation meetings in addition to a two-day in person workshop. Program development topics are adapted to meet the needs of the audience.

This program will foster a collaborative environment providing participants the opportunity to create interdisciplinary programs to better serve their communities. Content will include program ideation, development and evaluation workshops with writing and consultation time dedicated to each topic. At completion of this series participants will have a program at the execution stage with the potential for grant funding. 

Program Benefits

  • Gain expertise in program development or writing curriculum.
  • Increased understanding of UM System resources 
  • Collaboration with like minded individuals 
  • Potential for presentations at state, regional and national conferences with travel support

Important Dates

Extension Fellows are expected to attend the sessions indicated below.

  • Applications Due: Oct 13, 2023
  • Online Session 1: Dec 5, 2023, 10:00am-11:00am
  • Online Session 2: Jan 11, 2023, 10:00am -11:00am
  • In person Workshop: Feb 6-7, 2024
  • Writing Retreat: May 1-2, 2024

Application Materials

This program is indented for MU Extension field faculty who are interested in growing their program development skills. Applications should be completed via the Qualtrics form by 11:59pm on October 13, 2023. Space is limited, those selected for the program will be notified by November 1, 2023. If selected participates must attend all training dates. Please prepare the following information prior to submitting.

  • Statement of Interest (limited to 300 words)
  • Program narrative of community need or program idea (limited to 300 words)
  • Curriculum Vitae pdf

Questions?

Please contact Christal Huber, Senior Program Coordinator hubercd@missouri.edu.

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