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CCE Director Helene Dillard
Helene Dillard
CCE Director

Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) has a solid commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and affirmative action in the development of its policies, programs, procedures and practices through its affiliation with Cornell University, and as a part of the national extension system through the United States Department of Agriculture. CCE’s mission, vision and values are well entrenched in the principles of diversity, equal opportunity and affirmative action, and provide the foundation from which we operate.
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CCE diversity initiatives Beyond the Presentation

Mind Set: How we Think about diversity

Skill Set: How we ACT around diversity

The Evolving Language of Diversity
Framework of Organizational Inclusion
Building Diversity Competencies
Diversity competencies are the skills, understanding and awareness that individuals and organizations need to continuously develop in order to effectively work with diverse audiences. While this research article specifically focuses on enhancing cultural competence among youth workers in out-of-school time programs, the findings and recommendations have considerable application to our programs and work as educators. Please feel free to share any thoughts, feedback or suggestions on this article with Eduardo González, Jr

Diversity Recruitment

Professional Associations for Diversity Recruitment

CCE diversity initiativesCCE's Diversity Initiatives

CCE's Strategic Initiatives
CCE's Comprehensive Affirmative Action and Diversity Plan
(CCE Staff Site)
Diversity Managememt: Key to CCE's Future (PDF format)
Participation in the Change Agent States for Diversity (CASD)
Our vision and values
Cornell University's Open Doors, Open Hearts, and Open Minds: Statement on Diversity and Inclusiveness
CCE Diversity and Pluralism Award (Includes 2007 Recipients)
2007 CSREES Annual National Extension Award for Diversity

CCE Diversity Update newsletter archiveCurrent Topics

 

Moving Toward Cultural Competency
Regardless of our position within our organization, we can look at cultural competency as our ability to work effectively, respectfully and authentically across differences. So how is this definition operationalized in our personal and professional development, our programming and our relationships with people different from ourselves? Click here for specific suggestions.

Professional development resourcesPersonal and Professional Development

Current Information on Professional Development Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion Professional Development Team

Opening Doors: A Personal and Professional Journey
Inclusive Workplaces: Creating Room for Growth
Diversity Across Higher Education Community of Practice

Diversity related tools and resourcesDiversity Toolbox

Go to Diversity Toolbox Table of Contents
Websites and links, resources, articles and tools on:
Assessments
Definitions and language
Facilitation
Legal compliance
Organizational change
Program development
Reaching new audiences
Demographic data
Recruitment and hiring
...and numerous other topics

 

 

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