Strategic Plan for Diversity University of Missouri Extension

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Strategic Plan for DiversityUniversity of
Missouri Extension Lincoln University
Cooperative Extension

• The Diversity Catalyst Team

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Diversity Catalyst Team
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Introduction Overview

• University of Missouri Extension (MU Extension)
  and Lincoln University (LU) Cooperative Extension
  are engaged in a cooperative effort to ensure
  that people who live in Missouri have access to
  and participate in an education system where all
  can achieve their full potential. As land grant
  institutions, we are committed to serving all of
  the people in the state.

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Vision

• It is the vision of University of Missouri
  Extension and Lincoln University Cooperative
  Extension that everyone has access to, and
  participates in, an educational system where all
  people can achieve their full potential.

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Mission

• It is the mission of the cooperative MU Extension
  and LU Cooperative Extension, working in
  partnership with the people in Missouri, to
  create opportunities so that Extension becomes an
  organization fully committed to diversity,
  meeting the needs of all individuals and
  communities through research-based education and
  information.

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Core Values

• Diversity
• Equity
• Respect
• Integrity
• Appreciation
• Inclusivity
• Social Responsibility
• Broad-based Research
• Pro-activity

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Definitions

• Diversity The full range of differences that
  occur in individuals.  This may include
  differences in racial or ethnic background,
  religion, gender, ability to speak English,
  sexual orientation or in socio-economic level.
  Others may relate to one's disability, geographic
  location, veteran status or to other differences.

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Definitions Continued

• Underserved Audiences Audiences that are not
  served to the extent in which they are
  represented in the population (e.g. If 18 percent
  of the population is low socioeconomic level and
  the extension program audience is 2 percent of
  that population.)
• Workforce The paid and unpaid workers at every
  level within extension

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Areas of Focus

• Workforce Diversity
• Climate
• Programs and Services
• Audience
• Professional Development
• Recognition and Awards
• Compliance

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Each area includes

• Expected Outcomes
• Objectives
• Action Steps
• Performance Indicators
• Measure(s)
• Person(s) Responsible

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Next Steps
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Overall Coordination

• Develop a suggested list of practical ideas for
  each group/person to assist in implementation
• Julie/Yvonne meet with each group responsible for
  an area to help provide ideas and technical
  assistance for implementation
• Climate
• Finalize identification of the Regional Resource
  Teams and provide training for them (Late
  February)

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• Audience
• Work with Administrative Team in developing
  Reporting System to ensure capturing of needed
  program data (audiences, etc.)
• Programs Services
• Work with Plan of Work Implementation team to be
  sure that the plan of work template includes the
  two key questions
• How will my programs meet the needs of diverse
  audiences in my area of responsibility?
• How will I reach out to the diverse audiences in
  my area?

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• Professional Development
• Regional ADA training
• Sexual Harassment (Spring, 2006)
• EEO Counselors (April)
• Councils (module)
• On-line training module for faculty and staff
• Training Module for recruitment
• Compliance
• Develop process for state-wide compliance with
  USDA
• Address complaints in a timely manner
• Coordinate AA/EEO matters with campus office

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Diversity Discussion Results

• Presented to the
• Program Leadership Council
• by
• Julie N. Middleton, Ph.D.
• January 10, 2006

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Purpose

• To gather input from diverse audiences across the
  state to expand information gathered in the
  stakeholder input plan of work process.

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Questions Asked

• With which underserved audiences/populations
  should Extension work?
• What needs do each of these audiences have?
  (personal/community betterment)

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Questions Asked

• For each need, what results should be achieved?
• How can Extension best connect with these
  audiences?
• Can you tell us which needs are most important?

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Process

• Catalyst Team developed questions and process
• Decision to work with readily formed groups
• IRB approval
• Trained catalyst team

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Process

• Diversity discussions were held in 12 locations
  across the state
• Recorded data on charts
• Team inputted data into electronic data base
• Analysis

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Needs Identification Worksheet

• Region ____________
• Diverse Group ______
• Host ______________
• Approach or Method (ex. individual, facilitated
  discussion) ________
• Identify an Audience (Example parole population)
  ________
• in Attendance _____________

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Recording Form(In order of priority from chart)

• Audience 1 Program Area ______
• Who 1 ________ How to connect with them ___
• Needs for audience 1 Results for audience 1
• Need 1 a _________ Result 1 a __________
• Need 1 b _________ Result 1 b __________
• Need 1 c _________ Result 1 c __________
• --------------------------------------------------
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• Audience 2 Program Area ______
• Who 2 _________ How to connect with them ___
• Needs for audience 2 Results for audience 2
• Need 2 a _________ Result 2 a __________
• Need 2 b _________ Result 2 b __________
• Need 2 c _________ Result 2 c __________

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Diversity Catalyst Needs Identification Data
Entry

• Enter only one individual need statement at a
  time. Click SAVE then click NEW to enter the next
  individual need statement.

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Participants

• West Central
• Bi National Health Group, Kansas City
• Kansas City Access Advisory Group
• Walnut Grove Neighborhood Assn., Kansas City
• Southwest/South Central
• Festival of Friends, Carthage
• Hmong Families
• Central
• Pettis Co. Community Partnership, Sedalia

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Participants

• East Central
• Urban African Americans, St. Louis
• St. Louis Urban League
• Professional Organization of Women, St. Louis
• Southeast
• Migrant Farm Workers, Kennett, MO
• Rural African Americans, Sikeston
• Northeast/Northwest
• Western Reception Diagnostic Correctional
  Center, St. Joseph

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With which audiences should Extension work?

• Racial/Ethnic Groups
• Hispanic/Latino Families
• African American Urban Youth
• Hmong Communities
• Offenders (incarcerated/transitioning as well as
  state/local)
• Age Groups
• Urban Youth
• Elderly
• Teens

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With which audiences should Extension work?

• Status
• Parents
• Single Parents
• Under Employed/Displaced Workers
• Income Level
• Persons with Low Incomes
• Others
• Business Owners
• Service Providers
• Government Leaders

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Key Point
Cultural Sensitivity
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Priority Needs for Adult Audiences

• Nutrition education
• Personal finance education
• Business start-up assistance
• English as a second language programs
• Programs in Spanish for providers
• Accessible, affordable education
• Employment training

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Priority Needs for Youth Audiences

• Character building
• Life skills
• Career preparation
• Teen parenting
• Youth and teen pregnancy prevention

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How can Extension best connect with these adult
audiences?

• Churches Libraries
• Spanish newspapers
• Word of mouth
• Key leaders in each area for reaching across
  divide
• Phone calls
• Service providers
• Effective advertising through internet, TV and
  radio
• Unemployment agencies

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How can Extension best connect with these youth
audiences?

• Schools
• Teen clubs youth organizations
• Community centers
• Parks
• Churches, libraries
• After school programs
• Malls
• Media TV and radio

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Summary

• Extension programs are of interest to diverse
  audiences.
• How we reach them is the key to participation.
• It is important for us to understand these
  audiences and to show sensitivity.

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Next Steps

• Share information with POW coordinators
• Share information with PLC
• Program Directors review for suggestions for
  state wide programming implications
• Regional Directors share with CPDs, faculty and
  councils
• Specific regional data
• State-wide data
• Diversity cross tabulated information

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Next Steps

• Regional specialist include in their individual
  plans of work
• How will I ensure that my programs meet the needs
  of diverse audiences?
• How will I reach those audiences?

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Limitations

• This was a small sample and will not answer all
  questions, but each faculty member who provides
  programs should review this data and their own
  demographics and ask themselves the questions
• For viewing data see http//muextension.missouri.
  edu/survey/facilitation/divpowlook.aspx

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MU Extension Public Opinion Survey Summary of
Cross Tabulation Analysis with Regard to
Ethnicity
Awareness of University of Missouri Extension by
Ethnicity 41 Minorities knew about extension as
compared to 61 of the Caucasian respondents.
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Program Interests Chart Percentage of minority
Caucasian respondents indicating interest in
Extension programs.
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For More Information . . .

• Website for Plan of Work http//extension.missour
  i.edu/planofwork/phonesurvey.htm