Diversity Statement
University of Missouri
Extension is committed to being an inclusive organization where
diversity in all its forms is valued and understood by all employees.
The actions and behaviors of all employees should affirm these values as
work with colleagues, programs, and constituents
throughout the state is carried out.
As employees, we
are obligated to support the following diversity tenets of University of Missouri Extension:
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Achievement of justice
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Reduction of bias
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Enhancement of cultural competence
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Embracing of diversity as value-added to the organization
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Creation of zero tolerance for bias and prejudice
These tenets shall
be reflected in all University
of Missouri Extension
operations and programs.
For information
about our equal employment opportunity policy, go to EEO Policy.
The following
websites may be helpful to you as you include diversity in your program
efforts:
National Extension
Diversity Center - web-based "virtual center" supported
with a special needs grant from CSREES. It is a work in progress. Editor,
Ann Schauber, Oregon State
University, invites
regular input from visitors to the site, in the form of comments and dialog
about what other state diversity teams are doing that would be appropriate
to include.
Library of Congress Link to
Information on Over 100 Countries World Wide - description of social
economics, political systems and ways they are shaped by cultural factors
Teaching Tolerance -
journal website links to diversity issues, a notable site is the legal
action section.
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