Civil Rights - Affirmative Action and Equal Employment (Socorro County)

Socorro County program provides programing towards a diverse clientele at almost every meeting, and continues to hold programs at the Alamo Navajo Reservation. Clientele that utilize services or attend programs are 75% likely to continue to utilize service.

Agents held staff meetings that included discussions of Civil Rights and maintaining program parity.

Ensuring that the Extension office is providing quality programs that is open to all individuals is always an ongoing discussion. All staff function with the understanding of the guidelines and procedures to adhere to Civil Rights, and this is done by discussing programs at staff meetings and relaying information about trainings. The Agents working with the 4-H volunteer leaders commonly visit with them about not restricting any youth from participating and being open and fair with all procedures. Civil Rights files are kept up with by all staff, and 99% of documents are in compliance.

Socorro is a diverse community, and the 4-H program is reflective of the diversity and should meet parity.

Socorro County Extension staff is actively involved in ensuring that Civil Rights objectives are met. Through staff meetings, staff participates in conversations about Civil Rights and identifying any problems that might arise. Agents are also making sure that the 4-H Leaders are aware of Civil Rights issues and helps them to maintain creditable programs. Ninety-nine percent of documents coming out of the Extension office are in compliance with Civil Rights statements.