Michigan Alpha Psi Chapter

Professional Development Workshop
Change, Stress, Communication, and Transition in the Workplace: Learn how to:

•   Ask questions
•   Listen without judgment
•   Minimize stress associated changes
•   Deal with conflict
•   Communicate with colleagues/teams
•   Change the way you do things to be more effective.

Professional Study Tour: Wine and Cheese of France July 19-25, 2008 Sponsored by Epsilon Sigma Phi, Michigan State University Extension, and the Institute for International Agriculture, Michigan State University. Mary Andrews, Tour Leader.

Winter Newsletter from President Fran Adelaja  (Click Here for newsletter archive)

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Former ESP Officers? The current officers are trying to piece together a list of previous leaders of this organization.  Click here to download the current list (Adobe PDF).  Please forward any information you have in your files or memory to one of the current officers.  Thank you.

Mission Statement: Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) is dedicated to fostering standards of excellence in the Extension System and developing the Extension profession and professional.

Vision Statement: Epsilon Sigma Phi leads the Extension System in promoting and supporting professionalism in Extension.

Goals

•  ESP will enthusiastically support the viability of the Extension system as it faces the future
•  ESP will support a variety of collaborative program initiatives with Extension and related organizations.
•  ESP will provide resources and programs which will support and enhance professional competence
•  ESP will focus on strengthening chapters and membership
•  ESP will develop and provide nurturing benefits / resources for its members
•  ESP will establish a financial plan to support professionalism

Why Join ESP? 

"It is the only organization that is inclusive of all Professional Extension Staff and focus' its mission on Professionalism. So whether an individual is a State Director, County Agent or Sea Grant Agent, this is one organization that can on a National and State basis challenge and assist us to 'be all we can be' as Professional Extension Staff.  ESP deals with the whole organization, rather than spinning around small but important subsections of what 'Extension Can Be'. How we each respond to this call for professionalism is up to us. I would hope you will take a few moment and ... look at the array of opportunities on the National Web site and maybe even check a State interest area of participation."

Bill Bivens, Jackson Co. MSU Extension (retired)