UW–Extension’s new website improves access to programs, news and staff

UW–Extension has launched a website with easy-to-use navigation and reworked site content. The site tells the far-reaching story of UW–Extension.

Each page offers links to the four divisions — Continuing and Online Education, Cooperative Extension, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, and Public Broadcasting — and to the conference centers (Lowell and Pyle).

New features on the home page include:

• A revolving slideshow for an overview of the four UW–Extension divisions.
• Dynamic content such as Popular Links to the search for a new UW Colleges and UW–Extension chancellor.
• A map highlighting UW–Extension’s reach by services including Continuing Education programs, Cooperative Extension county offices, Small Business Development Centers and Public Broadcasting coverage.

Also new, the Academic Affairs section showcases UW–Extension programs, governance, scholars, award opportunities available and awards received.

Courses and workshops are detailed on a new page, and publications by and about UW–Extension are available through the Resource Center.

UW–Extension news releases, mentions in the news, programs with social media, media contacts and resources are available at News Releases.

Visitors can find staff through three Contact Us options:

• Frequently requested information such as UW HELP and Central IT.
• Requests for help by topic and county.
• Staff directory searchable by last name.

The “For Employees” tab at the top right of each page directs staff to information including the payroll schedule, furlough days and paid holidays, forms such as for expenses and IT, professional development, logos and templates for photo releases and PowerPoint at. Jobs lists job postings.