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Civil Rights (Colfax 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 Colfax 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, equality, 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 Colfax County residents. All persons will be given equal access to the services/programs available through the Colfax County Extension Service. Program attendance will be archived to ensure nondiscrimination has taken place.

Short-Term Objectives

Agent will discuss civil rights at staff meetings multiple times per year.
Agent will make every effort to provide extension programming to all audiences

Medium-Term Objectives

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

Long-Term Objectives

A county civil rights plan identifies 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 opportunity issues. 2. County Director receives administrative support and direction sufficient enough to maintain a high level of visibility for compliance with civil rights laws, rules, and regulations. 3. Where and when appropriate, educational materials are published in a language other than English. 4. Established procedures are in place to guide staff in ensuring that education assistance is not provided to any organization or group that excludes individuals because of their race, ethnicity or gender. 5. There is equality, fairness, and respect in the use of Extension work facilities, including support for educators, paraprofessionals, secretarial and support staff. 6. Office quarters and related facilities, supplies, educational materials, electronic technology (computers, telephone, etc.) are assigned and available to all staff on a nondiscriminatory basis. 7. Procedures are in place to mainstream participants into other Extension programs to ensure total inclusion. 8. Internal civil rights review plans are in place for assuring program compliance by Extension staff members, on an equal opportunity basis. 9. All CES employees will understand the NMSU CES file guide system.

Evaluation Plan

Evaluation will be based on review every five years.