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The Program and Staff Development Department is committed to the advancement of authentic learning which includes:

  • learning that supports Extension employees in career path development;

  • learning that takes place in and out of the classroom; and

  • learning that encourages the exchange of ideas and knowledge across disciplines, departments, and geographic locations.

The P S D faculty and staff provide a range of professional development management, training and consultation services which include:

  • Multi-disciplinary in-service training
  • New employee onboarding
  • Core competency training
  • Supervisor and leadership training
  • Instructional design, teaching and facilitation support
  • Program and faculty accountability support (Arkansas Information Management System - AIMS)
  • Program evaluation, planning and implementation
  • Strategic planning and program development
  • Online course administration and user support (Moodle platform)
  • In-Service training system administration

  Contact us at:  Phone - 501-671-2130 or Fax - 501-671-2056

  Program and Staff Development
  University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture
  Cooperative Extension Service
  2301 South University Avenue
  Room 103
  Little Rock, Arkansas  72204

 Select the employee's name below to access a bio.


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Karen Ballard, MSW, EdD
Director, Program and Staff Development

  • Departmental Planning & Management
  • Professional Development System Planning & Evaluation
  • Evaluation Consultation & Training
  • Leadership Curriculum Development
  • Mentoring Program Development
  • Supervisor Core Competency Training

Contact Information: (501) 671-2218
kballard@uaex.edu


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Nikki Davidson
Instructor - Accountability Manager

  • Coordination of UA Div of Ag NIFA Report of Accomplishment
  • Coordination of CES State Volunteer Report & National Excellence in Extension Report
  • AIMS Planning, Management & User Support
  • Web-based faculty training on Program Planning, Evaluation & Accountability
  • Educational Support and Training for Web-based Evaluation Applications

Contact Information: (501) 671-2351
kndavidson@uaex.edu


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Alyne Hoover
In-Service Training Manager
  • Management and site administrator of learn.uaex.edu (CES In-service)
  • Coordination with faculty for preparation and review of in-service proposals, enrollment and logistics
  • In-service budget management
  • Support for CES Mentoring Program

Contact Information: (501) 671-2130
ahoover@uaex.edu


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Margaret Hoskyn
Administrative Support Supervisor

  • Requisition Processing
  • Departmental Support
  • CEU Processing and Contact

Contact Information: (501) 671-2086
mhoskyn@uaex.edu


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Mary Poling
SNAP-Ed, AIMS User Support Manager

  • SNAP-Ed Report Training and Support for Agents
  • AIMS User Support
  • Centra Training Support

Contact Information: (501) 671-2212
mpoling@uaex.edu


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Rich Poling, PhD
Associate Professor - Program Development and Evaluation

  • NIFA Plan of Work Coordination
  • Extension Faculty Core Curriculum Planning, Management & Training
  • Support Staff Core Curriculum Planning, Management & Training
  • Continuing Education Unit (CEU) Program Administration
  • Program Development & Evaluation Consultation and Training
  • Group Facilitation

Contact Information: (501) 671-2084
rpoling@uaex.edu



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