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Personal Development
Welcome to our Personal Development page, your ultimate resource for transformative and inspiring content! Offered each month, our dynamic series dives into a variety of topics designed to elevate the personal growth of Extension staff. From boosting physical and mental wellness to advancing career development and lifelong learning, we provide something for everyone. Packed with actionable insights and motivational guidance, these sessions are designed to spark change, inspire growth, and help you reach your full potential. Explore our page and unlock new opportunities for self-improvement and success!
Personal Development Series
Join us each month for educational and inspirational speaker sessions designed to explore, enhance, and elevate Extension staff in all areas of personal development. From taking care of our physical and mental wellness to gaining education to enhance our careers, we offer something for everyone!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Join Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services (FSAWS) Assistant Director, Sara Maxwell and Program Assistant, Yasmin Ofiana, to learn about the support available to faculty and staff seeking to create and maintain sustainable, healthy habits. Together, we will:
- discover the goal and functions of FSAWS
- review the complimentary counseling services available to faculty, staff, retirees, and their household members
- explore the wellness activities, challenges, and programs available to help faculty and staff reach their goals—
in all eight dimensions of wellness!
Join Cook County Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series is open to staff and community members and consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from June 16 – August 1, 2025. Learn tools and techniques to support your overall well-being. All are welcome; no prior meditation experience is necessary!
Personal Development Workshop Archives
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Education and Career Advancement
Extension employees can access many education and career advancement benefits including tuition waivers, graduate certificates, non-credit courses, and more.
Education Advancement Community
Would you like to be part of an online community of Extension staff who connect with colleagues,share experiences and advice, and access resources and support, while using the Employee Tuition Waiver?
We're here to help.
