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New Employee Orientation Dates


New Employee Orientation is held on the first Tuesday of even number months in 214 Efferson Hall unless otherwise noted. Registration is required.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Tuesday, December, 2, 2025


Benefits Webinar Dates


The LSU AgCenter HRM Team will hold a monthly benefits orientation on the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. via Teams.

May 7, 2025

June 4, 2025

July 2, 2025

August 6, 2025

September 3, 2025

October 8, 2025

November 5, 2025

December 3, 2025

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AgEd On-demand AGxCEL

AGxCEL In-person Orientation Registration


To introduce new LSU AgCenter employees to the policies and procedures and set them up for success from their first day, all newly hired staff will attend a virtual orientation. The Office of Human Resource Management is excited to offer an Online New Employee Orientation for newly hired faculty and staff. Through online modules, you will be introduced to many of the resources needed as a new employee here at the LSU AgCenter.

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At the conclusion of the Online New Employee Orientation, you will have reviewed the following support units of the LSU AgCenter.

  • Office of Human Resources
  • Information Technology
  • Accounting / Budget / Fiscal
  • LSU AgCenter Communications
  • OSPIP

New Employee In-Person Orientation

In-person orientation will focus on the LSU AgCenter Vision, Mission, and Goals of Achieving Organizational Excellence in all things Research, Extension, and Teaching. AGxCEL helps new hires understand the mission and vision, hear from our leadership team, and have networking opportunities.

AGxCEL Orientation Registration

AGxCEL Orientation Agenda

Employees will receive information regarding Orientation in their onboarding email. The one-day orientation will be held on even number months in 214 Efferson Hall and will provide staff with the opportunity to:

  • Learn more about our organization’s culture
  • Hear from leaders and administrators
  • Meet and have conversations with other new employees
  • Learn how to find resources related to their employment
  • Receive their LSU AgCenter Portrait, AgCenter Parking Pass, and Tiger Card.

Benefits Webinar

The LSU AgCenter is proud to provide high-quality benefits that support your health and financial goals. As a newly eligible employee, the HRM office will help you navigate benefits and your related enrollment deadlines. The Benefits Guide is a breakdown on health insurance, flexible benefits, voluntary benefits, and retirement plans offered by the LSU System.

LSU AgCenter Benefits Package

Employee Benefits office hours are held the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. via Teams. If you have any questions regarding employee benefits please contact Ryan Barnett, Benefits Manager or Karen Bean, HRM Sr. Specialist.

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