Civil Rights Program in Montana Extension

Information available on our msuextension.org website, intranet, civil rights.

Equal Employment Opportunity Program

MSU complies with the Equal Employment Opportunity requirements contained within USDA

Making certain that MSU Extension does not discriminate in any of its programs

 

Civil Rights Quick Guide for Montana State University Extension

  • All Reasonable Effort – must make certain that all reasonable effort is used to reach under-served audiences.
  • Adequate Public Notification – outreach should use the most diversified possible communications to attract as many people as possible.
  • Everyone in the office must know how to help someone file a discrimination complaint.
  • “And Just For All” posters (11x17) must be visible at programs.
  • Harassment of any kind is not allowed in Montana State University Extension.
  • All publications must include the non-discrimination statement (indicia). Long version if there is room; short version may be used if short on space.
  • All organizations with which the office works must receive a non-discrimination agreement.
  • All websites must be ADA accessible.
  • If there is a significant portion of the population with Limited English Proficiency, steps should be taken to translate documents for the population.
  • Committee should have proportionate representation of race, gender and ethnicity of populations.
  • Advertisements for all programs should indicate who to contact if there is a request for accommodation.

Must have access to these laws:

 

Complete information available here:

https://www.montana.edu/extension/internalrelations/civilrights/index.html