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Welcome to our Personal Development Webpage, 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 webpage and unlock new opportunities for self-improvement and success!

Personal Development Series

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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!

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Reconnecting with Your Authentic Self: A Journey to Self-Discovery and Empowerment

This two-part series is led by Sara Maxwell, Assistant Director, and Yasmin Ofiana, Program Assistant from Faculty/Staff Assistance and Well-Being Services (FSAWS). The sessions are designed to guide participants through self-reflection and personal growth, focusing on tools and techniques to reconnect with one’s authentic self.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025: Session One

Designed to invite curiosity, reflection, and self-discovery, this session will guide participants to explore the influences that divert attention and energy away from living genuinely. We will delve into common distractions such as societal expectations, digital media and self-doubt, examining how they shape our identities and choices.

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025: Session Two

Intentionally created to build self-exploration and personal growth, this session will guide participants through reflective exercises and sharing opportunities to review personal discoveries of the barriers that have distanced them from their true self. Then, we will delve into techniques such as mindfulness, self-reflection, and creative expression to foster self-awareness and clarity—ultimately rediscovering a life aligned with your authentic self!

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Faculty/Staff Assistance & Well-Being Services (FSAWS) | Programs and Services Overview

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!

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Education and Career Advancement

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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.

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