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Civil Rights (Taos County)
Plan Goals
Increase participation of minority, low income and non-traditional audiences in Cooperative Extension programs in Taos County. Participation of such audience will help to improve their economic and social wellbeing.
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Every Extension employee to be familiar with and comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as all subsequent acts related to Civil Rights. The Taos County Extension Agent/Program Director worked with office staff, including the new Extension ICAN Nutrition Educator and provided them with a comprehensive background and purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all subsequent acts as well as training on how to maintain the Civil Rights Files current through adequate record keeping and filing.
--The Extension Program Assistant collected non-discriminatory statements from each of the 4-H Clubs in an effort to document and alert each Club of the need to be inclusive in their participation.
--The County Agent outlined each organization that the Taos County Extension Office works with and ascertained their non-discriminatory policies which are then included in the Civil Rights files.
--The Extension Program Assistant collected non-discriminatory statements from each of the 4-H Clubs in an effort to document and alert each Club of the need to be inclusive in their participation.
--The County Agent outlined each organization that the Taos County Extension Office works with and ascertained their non-discriminatory policies which are then included in the Civil Rights files.
It is the responsibility of each Extension employee to be familiar with and comply with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as well as all subsequent acts related to Civil Rights. The Taos County Extension Agent/Program Director worked with office staff, including the new Extension Administrative Secretary and the Extension ICAN Nutrition Educator, and provided each with a comprehensive background and purpose of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all subsequent acts as well as training on how to maintain the Civil Rights Files current through adequate record keeping and filing.
--The Extension Program Assistant collected non-discriminatory statements from each of the 4-H Clubs in an effort to document and alert each Club of the need to be inclusive in their participation.
--The County Agent outlined each organization that the Taos County Extension Office works with and ascertained their non-discriminatory policies which are then included in the Civil Rights files.
--The Extension Program Assistant collected non-discriminatory statements from each of the 4-H Clubs in an effort to document and alert each Club of the need to be inclusive in their participation.
--The County Agent outlined each organization that the Taos County Extension Office works with and ascertained their non-discriminatory policies which are then included in the Civil Rights files.
The Taos County Extension Advisoy Board was revamped this year to assure inclusion of ethnicity, gender and community representation from across Taos County. The Advisory Board was convened in November where they were presented,not only with an historical overview of programs and initiative in which the Taos County Extension Office has been involved in, but were given an opportunity to make recommendations and suggestions on programs and issues which are directly impacting the constituency of Taos County. A major point that was stressed strongly was the subject of Civil Rights and non-descrimination and availablility of programs to all people.
The Taos County Extension Office was on rotation this year for an internal Civil Rights Review by New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension faculty and administration. By an large, most files were found to be in fair to good condition except for the keeping of current data or cross-referenced data and information in appropriate files. A follow up visit was done with the District Director and a final review will take place in November. The Taos County Program Director was complimented for a comprehensive and concise overview of the population census as well as pertinent geographic data impacting Taos County and future programs.
The Taos County Extension Office was on rotation this year for an internal Civil Rights Review by New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension faculty and administration. By an large, most files were found to be in fair to good condition except for the keeping of current data or cross-referenced data and information in appropriate files. A follow up visit was done with the District Director and a final review will take place in November. The Taos County Program Director was complimented for a comprehensive and concise overview of the population census as well as pertinent geographic data impacting Taos County and future programs.
The County Program Director provided a detailed discussion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the importance of keeping records and updating the Civil Rights files in the Taos County Extension Office during a staff conference held in April 2007.
Present during the staff conference were the County Director, Extension Program Assistant, ICAN Educator, and Extension Administrative Secretary. The staff was given an opportunity for dialogue, an overview of the filing procedures, including grievances, harassments, and counseling.
Present during the staff conference were the County Director, Extension Program Assistant, ICAN Educator, and Extension Administrative Secretary. The staff was given an opportunity for dialogue, an overview of the filing procedures, including grievances, harassments, and counseling.
Reynaldo Torres has signed on to support Civil Rights within Taos County.
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