This checklist is designed to assist with the department’s orientation process. Onboarding is a long-term process that begins before an employee’s start date and continues for at least six months. This checklist is organized chronologically and helps hiring managers prepare for the arrival of new employees.
*This checklist is structured so you may print off the entire document, or each section as needed.
*Please note some links may not be accessible unless you are logged into MyExtension. New employees will not have access to MyExtension up to three days after thier start date.
Your Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) is a tool to help you reflect on your current skill set, your previous achievements and an intentional opportunity to plan your professional development goals for the upcoming year. Download and save the fillable Individual Professional Development Plan.
New Staff Orientation is offered twice a year to all newly hired ISU Extension and Outreach staff and faculty with an ISU Extension and Outreach appointment. Your orientation has been designed by new and experienced ISU Extension and Outreach staff and organizational professional development. The New Staff Orientation experience is evaluated and adjusted to fit the needs of new staff and faculty with Extension and Outreach appointment.
Are you new to ISU Extension and Outreach? Or are you working with a new colleague or council member? The Top 5 orientation resource is a tool made to assist new staff, as well as mentors and supervisors as they onboard new staff and council members. Read more about Top 5 Orientation Resources Available
