Diversity
We believe that all the citizens in Missouri have a right to equal services and employment with University of Missouri Extension. We comply with all federal and state laws, and it is our goal to have a mutually accepting workplace that is welcoming to all.
The purpose of this site is to help people by providing information about Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity and diversity in University of Missouri Extension.
Tools for practicing diversity
Fragrance-free environment
Inclusivity in the workplace
Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Diversity toolbox — Tools for faculty and staff in presenting and discussing diversity issues
Diversity reports — Report summaries and statistics concerning diversity in MU Extension
Awards and best practices
Diversity initiatives and implementation
MU Chancellor's Diversity Initiative Office
Diversity strategic plan (PDF) — MU Extension and LU Cooperative Extension's organizational strategic plan for diversity
CASD Change Agent States for Diversity National Project
Diversity Catalyst Team in Missouri — Lincoln University Cooperative Extension and University of Missouri Extension have re-established the Diversity Catalyst Team in efforts to create a multicultural organization. These exceptional individuals should embrace diversity and pluralism and have the willingness to carry out the Catalyst Team purpose.
Diversity Catalyst Team 2012 Members (PDF)
Diversity Catalyst Team Member Application (DOC)
Regional Climate Resource Teams — Email distribution lists are available in the Outlook Global Address Book for all Regional Climate Teams at MU Ext Reg Climate Teams. In addition, email distribution lists are available for each individual region in the Outlook Global Address Book at MU Ext (insert region 2 letter initial i.e. NW, SE, CM, etc.) Reg Climate Team.
Regional Climate Team Members (PDF)
Regional Climate Team Research Toolkit (PDF)
Policies and procedures
Affirmative Employment Plan (PDF)
University of Missouri Extension Strategic Plan (PDF)
University of Missouri Strategic Plan
Resources
Extensión en Español
Resources — Links for other diversity Web pages and university sites, as well as upcoming diversity conferences
Diversity Orientation Packet (PDF)
University of Missouri Extension acknowledges the following sources that have been used in creating this website: U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, State of Missouri Statutes and the Job Accommodation Network. For more information on external resources, see the References page.