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Civil Rights (Doņa Ana County)
Plan Goals
Civil Rights compliance by New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service is mandated by federal laws and is directly tied to Extension's receipt of federal funding. Noncompliance may lead to loss of funding from our Federal partner.
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Civil Rights
Impact Reports
In November 2010 the agent presented a food safety program in Spanish for about 50 parents and students in the NMSU College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP).
In January 2011 the agent presented food safety information in Spanish to 60 farm workers and agency representatives in Hatch. This was part of a training conducted by the Department of Workforce Solutions.
The agent also had Spanish language material available at all community events in which the agent participated. These community events included Diabetes Wellness Day, City of Las Cruces National Night Out, Tresco Employee Benefits fair, Hatch Chile Festival, Ciclovias and multiple community health fairs.
In January 2011 the agent presented food safety information in Spanish to 60 farm workers and agency representatives in Hatch. This was part of a training conducted by the Department of Workforce Solutions.
The agent also had Spanish language material available at all community events in which the agent participated. These community events included Diabetes Wellness Day, City of Las Cruces National Night Out, Tresco Employee Benefits fair, Hatch Chile Festival, Ciclovias and multiple community health fairs.
During the 2009-2010 program year, the agent offered 7 Spanish-language programs. Topics included money management, understanding feelings, gang prevention, dicipline, self-esteem and healthy homes-allergies and asthma. These programs were offered in County Community Resource Centers, public schools and at community agencies. Programs were offered in Organ, Chaparral, San Miguel, and Anthony.
The agent also had Spanish language material available at all community events in which the agent participated. These community events included Diabetes Wellness Day, International Mariachi Parque Festival, City of Las Cruces National Night Out and the Hatch Chile Fest.
The agent also had Spanish language material available at all community events in which the agent participated. These community events included Diabetes Wellness Day, International Mariachi Parque Festival, City of Las Cruces National Night Out and the Hatch Chile Fest.
In December 2008 the Dona Ana County Cooperative Extension Service was selected for a routine Civil Rights audit by USDA-CSREES. The Federal Auditors reviewed 2 years of program files and met will all staff over a 2-day period to fully assess Civil Rights efforts.
The auditors gave very positive feedback citing examples of parity representation among program participants, and the availability of programs and information in Spanish. Files were found to be organized. Suggestions for improvement were minor and the commitment of the Dona Ana County Extension Service to Civil Rights efforts was noted by auditors.
The auditors gave very positive feedback citing examples of parity representation among program participants, and the availability of programs and information in Spanish. Files were found to be organized. Suggestions for improvement were minor and the commitment of the Dona Ana County Extension Service to Civil Rights efforts was noted by auditors.
During the 2008-2009 program year, the agent offered 9 Spanish-language programs. Topics included money management, understanding feelings, gang prevention, dicipline, self-esteem and healthy homes-allergies and asthma. These programs were offered in County Community Resource Centers, public schools and at community agencies. Programs were offered in Organ, Chaparral, San Miguel, and Anthony.
The agent also had Spanish language material available at all community events in which the agent participated. These community events included Diabetes Wellness Day, International Mariachi Parque Festival, City of Las Cruces National Night Out and the Hatch Chile Fest. The total number of contacts made at these events was almost 3,000.
Civil Rights and Extension Clubs: Every year clubs sign a recertification statement that states NMSUs civil rights policy on non-discrimination. The agent presented the form at a council meeting to explain the policy and address any questions. All four clubs signed the recertification statement.
The agent also had Spanish language material available at all community events in which the agent participated. These community events included Diabetes Wellness Day, International Mariachi Parque Festival, City of Las Cruces National Night Out and the Hatch Chile Fest. The total number of contacts made at these events was almost 3,000.
Civil Rights and Extension Clubs: Every year clubs sign a recertification statement that states NMSUs civil rights policy on non-discrimination. The agent presented the form at a council meeting to explain the policy and address any questions. All four clubs signed the recertification statement.
The agent scheduled training on Civil Rights policies for fellow agents and staff. A faculty member from the College of Agriculture and Home Economics who is charged with reviewing Civil Rights compliance of County Extension Offices gave the training.