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Welcome to Extension!
We’re glad you’re here! This page is your central hub for essential resources, including our onboarding course, key trainings, and new staff orientations. These tools will help you get up to speed, build important skills, and find your fit within our organizational culture as you settle into your role.
Onboarding Course
Welcome to Extension is an onboarding space designed to give you essential information about working at the University of Illinois as a member of Illinois Extension. This course is designed to introduce new Extension staff to our organization. In addition to an introduction to Extension’s history, vision, and purpose, new staff will learn about each program area, employee benefits, I.T. support, branding, and organizational structure.
All new employees are expected to complete this course within six weeks of beginning employment.
Directions
Go to Learn @ Illinois Extension
1. Scroll to the bottom and select the "University of Illinois Staff Login" button
- If you have not yet logged into any university sites, you will be asked to login with your NetID and password.
- If you have already logged into a university site, you will be logged into the Learn @ Illinois Extension site.
2. Once logged into the site, since it is your first time there, you will need to fill in your first and last name (required) and any other information you would like to provide (optional).
3. Confirm your account information by selecting the "Update profile" button at the bottom.
4. Upon updating your profile, you will be taken to the enrollment page for the course.
5. Enter the onboarding key "UIE2023" and select "enroll me".
Staff Resources
Below are resources that provide essential tools, documents, and support to help you succeed in your role. Here, you’ll find everything from internal guides and policies to helpful connections and new staff development opportunities.
New Hire Resources - Civil Service
New Hire Resources - Academic Professional
New Hire Resources - All Staff
- UI New Hire Quick-Start Guide
- New Employee System and Resources
- Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services
- Employee Learning & Organizational Effectiveness
- Labor and Employee Relations
- Accessibility and Accommodations
- State Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Access
- Benefits Chart
- Email Signature
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Device Management - DuoMobile
- Illinois Extension Website
Development & Engagement
Illinois App
The Illinois App, built on the Rokwire platform, is the official mobile application of the University of Illinois, designed to streamline access to essential resources and services. Available for iOS and Android, the app offers a wide range of features tailored to university students, faculty, and staff.
For extension staff, two key features enhance professional interactions and administrative convenience:
- Digital Business Card: This feature allows staff to create and share a digital version of their business card directly from the app. Whether attending conferences, networking events, or engaging with external partners, extension staff can quickly exchange contact details without the need for physical cards.
- Digital ID: The Digital ID serves as an official identification tool within the Illinois App. Extension staff are required to present their Digital ID when staying at preferred hotels to access exclusive discount rates. This seamless authentication method ensures secure verification while reducing the need for printed credentials.
Beyond these features, the Illinois App provides additional tools such as a digital bus pass, course information, campus wayfinding, Illini sports schedules, events, health and wellness resources, and an AI-powered search function.
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