The mission of this community is to cultivate an Extension System where faculty, staff, and community members feel valued, heard, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Through education, awareness, and proactive initiatives, we aspire to create programs and practices that champion diversity, foster collaboration, and drive equitable opportunities for all. All members are welcome to make posts to the site. Posts can focus on any dimension of DEI work, but generally focus on five areas. These include education and training, recruitment and retention, inclusive policies, cultural competence, and community engagement.
For example, a blog post might highlight a training program designed to raise raise awareness of DEI issues, challenge biases, or promote understanding. If you are actively involved in hiring, consider sharing successful strategies for attracting a diverse talent pool that helps build a workforce inclusive of a broad spectrum of backgrounds and experiences. Have you adopted policies that ensure inclusion and belonging are at the center of the program design process? How have you fostered the development of cultural competence by encouraging open dialogue, cultural celebrations, and initiatives that promote cross-cultural understanding. Might you share a success story that demonstrates our DEI commitment beyond the workplace by engaging in community-based initiatives which leverage our resources for positive social impact. Thank you for engaging in this important work.
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