Inclusion and Diversity Resources
Civility, inclusion, and diversity are important on-going topics of conversations in our communities and throughout Extension. As a follow-up to our discussion about ageism and implicit bias here is a compendium of resources that may be useful to you. Yes, there is a lot of information here, but for me, at least, this “extra cup” means all of the information is in one place so I can more quickly find what I’m looking for when I need it. If you are aware of additional resources that you found helpful – please send them to be added! Email Kristin: litzelman@wisc.edu
The 2016 NCFR Conference provided social justice strategies to address race and racism in America including guidelines for reducing bias in writing, tips for effective listening and communication, and resources and information about Latino families, Indian nations, Muslim families and Islamophobia, African American families.
The Center for Research on Learning and Teaching provides strategies for anticipating and responding to difficult discussions as well as classroom incivility.
Civility Resources compiled by NIFA
Civility Resources | Compiled by NIFA IYFC Staff – November 2016 is a four-page printable list for promoting civility and civil discourse. Key items are listed individually below with a description.
Journal of Extension Articles
Using Discussion Methods to Inspire Diversity: Harnessing Social & Cultural Capital: This article describes a guided-discussion process in which participants (communities, volunteers, clients, students, non-profits, business alliances, etc.) discover strength, richness, and value within their collective narratives. It allows exploration of topics in diversity, social capital and community action.
Popcorn and a Movie—Opening Diversity Conversations Across the State: This article describes the use of diversity-focused video documentaries followed by open discussions conducted over videoconferencing to multiple county sites. The majority of participants rated this format as a good strategy for diversity education.
Our Role in and Responsibility Toward Social Justice: This article addresses one way that Extension can be a catalyst to minimizing social injustice by becoming more aware of the disparities that exist within our programming as well as the larger societal context.
From Extension
The Expanding Access and Inclusion website has information and resources pertaining to expectations for Civil Rights compliance. This page is updated by the Extension Civil Rights Leadership Team who provides training, education, and coaching in civil rights compliance and assures consistency and accountability in reporting of civil rights activities for Extension.
ECOP Focuses on Civil Discourse Programming: ECOP (Extension Committee on Organization and Policy) is initiating a Civil Discourse Rapid Response Team. They also surveyed Extension by region to and form the pilot survey created a list of resources.
From Wisconsin
Multicultural Awareness Program: All UW Colleges and UW-Extension faculty, academic staff, and classified staff employees who want to learn and apply multicultural concepts and practices in their work environment, classrooms, and educational programs should attend this workshop highly recommended by Karl J. Martin Dean and Director
Parenthetical: “After the election: Suggestions for discussing election results and modeling good citizenship.” This blog post provides guidance about the ways to engage with teens in a productive dialogue. By keeping an open mind and having honest conversations, we can support teens as they develop into informed and engaged citizens.
Dealing with Bullying: Tips for Parents a December, 2016, Extension news release by Anne Clarkson with links for the two federal items listed from NIFA and other great advice and data on bullying.
