MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE And THE COUNCIL OF 1890 UNIVERSITIES
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This Memorandum of Understanding sustains the partnership between USDA and the historically black colleges eligible to receive funds under the Second Morrill Act of August 30, 1890, including Tuskegee University. This Memorandum of Understanding reflects the commitment of USDA, the historically black colleges and Tuskegee University to improve USDA's outreach efforts with these colleges and universities. This MOU supersedes the July 1, 1991, MOU between the Council and USDA.

To obtain more information about the Memorandum of Understanding or the activities supported by the Memorandum of Understanding, contact the USDA/1890 Programs office.

USDA/1890 Programs
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250 Mail Stop 9478
Telephone number: (202) 205-5692
Email Address: 1890init@usda.gov

Memorandum of Understanding
Between USDA and Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
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The purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding is to establish a relationship between USDA and TMSF, and reflects the commitment of the parties to enhance USDA's outreach efforts with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the students and graduates of these universities, and organizations with mutual interests; along with the opportunity for each to assist USDA with its missions and goals. For additional information contact:

USDA/1890 Programs
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250 Mail Stop 9478
Telephone number: (202) 205-5692
Email Address: 1890init@usda.gov

Memorandum of Understanding between USDA and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium
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This Memorandum of Agreement establishes a cooperative framework between USDA and the American Indian Higher Education Consortium to conduct USDA 1994 Land-Grant Institution (Tribal Colleges) programs and activities that will enhance the capability of American Indians to attain educational excellence and to contribute positively to the fulfillment of the USDA's mission. To obtain more information about the Memorandum of Understanding or the activities supported by the Memorandum of Understanding, contact the Office of Outreach and Diversity.

Office of Outreach and Diversity
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250, Mail Stop 9473
Telephone: (202) 720-6350
E-mail: usdaoutreach@usda.gov

Memorandum of Understanding between USDA and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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USDA provides many programs and services to benefit rural communities and farm enterprises. Research has identified over 11,000 refugees involved in farming and rural enterprises. USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agreed to work together to improve the coordination of programs and services to refugee and low-income individuals who are engaged in farming and rural enterprises in the United States. Their agreement is formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding.

Two offices within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families, specifically the Office of Refugee Resettlement and the Office of Community Services, are working together with USDA in this partnership. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, through its Office of Outreach, coordinates USDA activities under the Memorandum of Understanding. To obtain more information about the Memorandum of Understanding or the activities supported by the Memorandum of Understanding, contact the Office of Outreach.

USDA Office of Outreach
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
Mail Stop 9473
Telephone: (202) 720-6350
Toll Free Number: (800) 880-4183
E-Mail Address: usdaoutreach@usda.gov

Memorandum of Understanding between USDA and the League of United Latin American Citizens
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USDA established a partnership with the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). LULAC is the largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the United States. LULAC advances the economic condition, educational attainment, and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs.

USDA and LULAC entered into a Memorandum of Understanding known as "Juntos Podemos" (Together We Can), that reflects USDA's and LULAC's commitment to strengthen USDA's relationship and outreach activities with educational institutions, professional and minority organizations and the overall Hispanic community. The Office of Outreach, within the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, has the lead responsibility for coordinating activities under the Memorandum of Understanding. For more information about the intended activities contact the liaisons at:

LULAC Program Manager
USDA Office of Outreach
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20250
Mail Stop 9473
Telephone: (202) 720-6350
Toll Free Number: (800) 880-4183
E-Mail Address: usdaoutreach@usda.gov

LULAC Program Officer/Director of Federal Affairs
LULAC National Office
2000 L Street, NW, Suite 610
Washington, DC 20036
Telephone: (202) 833-6130
E-Mail Address: emoreno@lulac.org

Basu v. Veneman
Basu v. Veneman is an administrative class action complaint of employment discrimination filed in 1999 by Dr. Arun Basu on behalf of a class of Asian/Pacific Islander employees of the Department of Agriculture.

Under the leadership of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, a settlement was negotiated and approved by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The settlement agreement took effect on June 6, 2005 and remains in effect for three years. The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights is responsible for monitoring implementation of the settlement agreement.

Under the terms of the settlement agreement, USDA will establish a Development Opportunity Placement Program, a Graduate Scholarship Program, and a Department-wide job fair.

Expression of Interest for the DOPP Program

Pigford v. Glickman (now Pigford v. Schafer)

Pigford v. Glickman is a class action lawsuit brought by African American farmers who alleged that USDA discriminated against them on the basis of their race in its farm credit and non-credit benefit programs. The Office of the Monitor was established by the Pigford v. Glickman Consent Decree to assist claimants and provide information about the relief that claimants are entitled under the Consent Decree. For information about this class action lawsuit, contact the Office of the Monitor.

By clicking on the link below, you will leave the USDA Web site and go to the Web site of the Office of the Monitor. http://www.pigfordmonitor.org

Last Modified: 10/23/2008