Strategic Plan for Diversity
University of Missouri Extension
&
Lincoln University Cooperative
Extension
The Diversity Catalyst Team
Diversity Catalyst Team
Yvonne
Matthews
LU
Human
Resource
Development
Barbara Kern
UMC
Administrative
Associate
Julie
Middleton
UMC
System
Program
Director
Vivian Mason
CM
TCRC
Coordinator
Tony Delong
SW
County Council
Coordinator
Karma Metzgar
NW
Regional
Director
Katy Fields
UMKC
Alianzas
Dennis Minzes
WC
Community
Development
Specialist
Tom Fuhrman
NE
Human
Development
Specialist
Amie Schleicher
NW
Livestock
Jo Turner
UMC
Interim Vice
Provost &
Director of
Cooperative
Extension
TBA
LU
Director of
Cooperative
Extension &
1890
Administrator
Jose Garcia
UMC
Extension
Assistant,
Professor, &
Coordinator
Jinny Hopp
SW
Human
Development
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.
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.
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.
Core Values
Diversity
Equity
Respect
Integrity
Appreciation
Inclusivity
Social Responsibility
Broad-based Research
Pro-activity
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.
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
Areas of Focus
Workforce Diversity
Climate
Programs and Services
Audience
Professional Development
Recognition and Awards
Compliance
Each area includes:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Expected Outcomes
Objectives
Action Steps
Performance Indicators
Measure(s)
Person(s) Responsible
Next Steps
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)
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?
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
Diversity Discussion Results
Presented to the
Program Leadership Council
by
Julie N. Middleton, Ph.D.
January 10, 2006
Purpose
To gather input from diverse
audiences across the state to expand
information gathered in the
stakeholder input plan of work
process.
Questions Asked
With which underserved
audiences/populations should
Extension work?
What needs do each of these
audiences have?
(personal/community betterment)
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?
Process
Catalyst Team developed questions
and process
Decision to work with readily formed
groups
IRB approval
Trained catalyst team
Process
Diversity discussions were held in 12
locations across the state
Recorded data on charts
Team inputted data into electronic
data base
Analysis
Needs Identification Worksheet
Region ____________
Diverse Group ______
Host ______________
Approach or Method (ex. individual, facilitated discussion)
________
Identify an Audience (Example: parole population) ________
# in Attendance _____________
Need/Problem/
Challenge
Extension should
address
1.
2.
3.
4.
How best can
Extension
connect with
this audience?
Results to be
achieved
Program
Area
For
Extension
Use Only
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 __________
---------------------------------------------------------------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 __________
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.
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
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
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
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
Key Point
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
Priority Needs for Youth
Audiences
Character building
Life skills
Career preparation
Teen parenting
Youth and teen pregnancy prevention
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
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
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.
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
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?
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/surve
y/facilitation/divpowlook.aspx
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.
Program Interests Chart – Percentage of minority
& Caucasian respondents indicating interest in
Extension programs.
Program Area Interests by Ethnicity
Minority
Caucasian
*Family Health
79
58
Leadership Development
61
39
*Personal Finance
72
49
*Well Being of Children & Teens
73
61
*Nutrition
72
51
Environmental Health
67
53
Food Safety
71
48
*Improving Small Business
61
40
*Youth at Risk
40
22
*Continuing Education
75
58
Public Policy Education
55
38
For More Information . . .
Website for Plan of Work:
http://extension.missouri.edu/planofwork/ph
onesurvey.htm