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An Introduction to Civil Rights

An Introduction to Civil Rights . Lori Osborn . What to Expect. Background Laws Key Terms Civil Rights Files How to use the Information Tips The Coaches’ Role Contacts. Background. Land Grant University Federal Partner Agreement to adhere to civil rights laws

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An Introduction to Civil Rights

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  1. An Introduction to Civil Rights Lori Osborn

  2. What to Expect • Background • Laws • Key Terms • Civil Rights Files • How to use the Information • Tips • The Coaches’ Role • Contacts

  3. Background • Land Grant University • Federal Partner • Agreement to adhere to civil rights laws • Everyone’s responsibility • State civil rights review • Federal civil rights review

  4. Laws • Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Title VI – programming • Title VII – employment • Education Amendments of 1972 • Title IX – gender • American’s with Disabilities Act • Title I – programming • Title II – employment

  5. Key Terms • All-reasonable efforts • Public notification plan • Parity

  6. Civil Rights Files • File system • Administrative Rules and Regulations • Agriculture • Community and Economic Development • 4-H • Home Economics • EEO • What needs to go in there?

  7. How to Use the Information • Determine county demographics • Determine how and where you distribute Extension information • Determine who attends programs • Determine who DOES NOT attend programs

  8. Tips • “To be filed in civil rights” • Code and summarize • Attendance sheet • Advisory board membership list • Mailing lists • Use ADA statements and Affirmative Action Clause • Make part of working files • Ask questions if unsure • Learn the file guide system • Discuss civil right efforts in staff meetings • Participate in civil rights training session • Familiarize yourself with the state/county civil rights POW • Familiarize yourself with the civil rights Web site: cahe.nmsu.edu/civilrights

  9. Coaches’ Role • Review file guide with new agents • Review civil rights Web site with new agents • Discuss tips on how to keep up with civil rights files • Discuss tips on how to coach staff on civil rights

  10. Contacts Lori Osborn USDA Director Civil rights specialist Office of Civil Rights, Room 326W 505-646-5096 Whitten Building losborn@nmsu.edu 14th and Independence Ave., SW Washington, DC 20250-9410 Marilyn Pike-Novak 202-720-5964 HR specialist (ADA request) 505-646-1119 mpnovak@nmsu.edu Gerard Nevarez Director of Institutional Equity (Employment issues) 505-646-3635 gerardn@nmsu.edu

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