Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and Civil Rights
NDSU Agriculture and Extension are committed to upholding civil rights laws and requirements, institutional equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, and the creation of an inclusive and multicultural organization that serves appropriately all the people of this state. Agriculture and Extension incorporate a recognition and appreciation of the values and benefits that diversity contributes to our organizations' life and mission.
The organizations have equal access, service to diverse audiences, and equity and diversity in employment as core values. As such, we remain committed to diversity as a mindset and in action.
NDSU Agriculture and Extension do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. (NDSU Policy 100).
NDSU Policy Manual
- NDSU Policy 100 - Equal Opportunity
- NDSU Policy 100.1 - Non-discrimination on the Basis of Disability and Reasonable Accommodation
- NDSU Policy 156 - Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Complaint Procedures
- NDSU Policy 162 - Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Policy
- NDSU Policy 162.1 - Consensual Relationships
- NDSU Policy 168 - Reasonable Accommodation on the Basis of Disability - Guidelines for Employee Requests
Recruitment and Hiring
Posters Displayed in a Public Area
- Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination (8 1/2 x 11 poster/handout)
- Sexual Harassment, Gender-Based Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Title IX at NDSU (8 1/2 x 11 poster/handout)
- And Justice for All Poster(11 x 17 poster/handout, dated Sept. 2019)
- Civil Rights Complaint Procedures (Extension 8 1/2 x 11 poster/handout)
ND Agricultural Experiment Station Civil Rights, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Please see NDAES SharePoint site for additional information. To view documents, log into Sharepoint using your NDUS account.
- Request for Interpreter Form
- I Speak Card Poster(8 1/2 x 11 poster/handout)
- Limited English Proficiency Policy and Language Access Plan
- Your Right to an Interpreter Poster (8 1/2 x 11 poster/handout)
NDSU Extension Documents
Please see NDSU Extension SharePoint site for the following documents. To view documents, log into Sharepoint using your NDUS account.
- NDSU Extension Civil Rights Plan
- NDSU Extension Guidelines and Process for Reasonable Accommodations for Exension Programs
- Non-discrmination Statement
- Limited English Proficiency Policy
- Equity, Inclusion and Civil Rights (PowerPoint)
NDSU Extension Forms
Please see NDSU Extension SharePoint site for the following documents. To view documents, log into Sharepoint using your NDUS account.
- County Civil Rights Review Guide and Annual Checklist
- Sample County Civil Rights Review Guide and Annual Checklist
- Civil Rights Audit Checklist
- Parity Calculator (PEARS)Template
- Parity Calculator (4-H Online)Template
- Sample Parity Calculator
- Sample Supporting Documents
- County Annual Civil Rights Review Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Program Leader Civil Rights Annual Review
- NDSU Extension Inclusion Grant Request Guidelines
- Request for Interpreter Form
- I Speak Card Poster(8 1/2 x 11 poster/handout)
- Limited English Proficiency Policy and Language Access Plan
- Your Right to an Interpreter Poster (8 1/2 x 11 poster/handout)