this program as an action research project. We will compare whether use of best practices influences diverse hiring outcomes over a two-year period, with the goal of expanding pilot practices to the remaining 6 colleges in subsequent years. Participating colleges include the colleges of Behavioral & Social Sciences, Agricultural & Natural Resources, Arts & Humanities, Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, Education, and Architecture, Planning & Preservation. We have additionally hosted sessions on mitigating bias in hiring and other areas of graduate student and faculty careers for UMD departments and professional associations. If you are interested in hosting one of these sessions for your department or group, please contact Dawn Culpepper at dkculpep@umd.edu. URL : https://www.advance.umd.edu DEI Issue Type: Culture Increasing Cultural Awareness & Equity in Extension Programs – Online Modules National 4-H Council is pleased to launch the Increasing Cultural Awareness & Equity in Extension Programs modules. The modules are authored by Dr. Nia Imani Fields from University of Maryland Extension- 4-H Youth Development. These self-directed modules are designed for educators who work with youth, adults, and communities, as well as Extension administrators interested in increasing cultural awareness.
The modules are designed to:
• introduce you to foundational terms related to cultural competencies and equitable practices, and
• encourage you to explore dimensions of culture.
You will engage in reflective activities and are encouraged to utilize the supplemental resources to further your learning. At the conclusion of these modules, you will have an increased awareness of common terms related to diversity, inclusion, and equity. You will be asked to reflect on your own identity and make connections to the diversity of cultures around you. These modules are centered around intercultural and social justice competencies (Bennett, 1986; Ginwright & Cammarota, 2002; Teaching Tolerance, 2018), and the 4-H Professional, Research, Knowledge and Competencies related to Access, Equity and Opportunity (PRKC) (4-H National Headquarters, 2017). Authentic dialogue and the development of one’s cultural competencies and empathy, requ ires more than engaging in a series of educational modules. Developing one’s cultural competencies requires lifelong self - reflection, learning about diverse groups and communities, and a commitment to better understanding historical barriers that exist for marginalized groups in society. You are encouraged to continue your learning through the various recommended resources highlighted throughout the modules.
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