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Civil Rights (Doña Ana County)

Plan Goal

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.

Situation Statement

The Dona Ana County Extension Service recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in the development and implementation of Extension programs. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no person on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin will be excluded from participation in or benefits of any program receiving federal funding. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no person on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex or national origin will be excluded from selection, trainings, advancement, and other benefits of employment. New Mexico State University Cooperative Extension Service has the responsibility to provide programming to all residents of New Mexico. These Extension programs must be handled in a manner that treats every customer and employee with fairness, equiality, and respect. This applies to all aspects of Extension programs including identifying needs, setting priorities, allocating resources, selecting and assigning staff, conducting programs, and receiving feedback.

Target Audience and Actions

Programming outreach will be provided to all Dona Ana residents. All persons will be given equal access to the services/progams available through the Dona Ana County Extension Service. Program attendance will be archived to ensure nondiscrimination has taken place.

Short-Term Objectives

The home economist will discuss civil rights at ICAN inservice meetings multiple times per year.
The home economist will make every effort to provide extension programming to all audiences.

Medium-Term Objectives

The home economist and staff will understand the basis on which program discrimination is prohibited in Extension programs.
Work facilities and programs are accessible to disabled empoyees, volunteers, clients, and visitors.
A nondiscrimination statement will be used on all function and ICAN extension advertisements.

Long-Term Objectives

The Dona Ana County civil rights plan will identify the frequency of conducting internal civil rights reviews with all program units, including plans for taking appropriate corrective measures, and Extension's recognition of staff members' successes for addressing equal opportunitiy issues. 2. ICAN Educational materials and handouts will be published in both English and Spanish. 3. Established procedures are in place to guide ICAN staff in ensuring that education assistance is not provided to any organization or group that excludes individuals because of their race,ethnicity or gender. 4. There is equality, fairness, and respect in the use of Extension work facilities, including support for educators, paraprofessionals, secretarial and support staff. 5. Procedures are in place to mainstream participants into other Extension programs to ensure total inclusion. 6. The ICAN Home Economist will understand the NMSU CES file guide system.

Evaluation Plan

Evaluation will based on review every five years.