Aligning Extension Content With UNC System Equality Policy

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In light of recent updates to UNC System policies — see Equality Within the University of North Carolina — we’d like to share initial guidance on how to approach statements about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) on your Extension websites and resources.

As such, we ask that you revise any remaining DEI statements on your respective Extension websites and/or other resources to reflect the policy implementation guidance provided by the Board of Governors (BOG). Please be mindful of these new requirements, which apply to all 17 UNC System institutions and their employees and entities, including Extension, when developing future content as well.

We recommend incorporating the following phrases where applicable, which align with the BOG’s policy and reflect our shared commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. These are not required statements; rather, they are examples of messages that comply with the policy update for you to use as appropriate.
  • Extension’s [your center / program] is dedicated to welcoming and serving audiences of all backgrounds and fostering a working environment where all employees feel welcomed and respected.
  • Extension has a longstanding commitment to the equality of opportunity in education and employment as a core value.
  • All members of the Extension community should be treated as individuals deserving of dignity and inclusion.
  • Extension will ensure that diverse persons of any background are invited, included and treated equally.
  • Diversity means the ways in which individuals vary, including, but not limited to, backgrounds, beliefs, viewpoints, abilities, cultures and traditions that distinguish one individual from another.
  • Extension is committed to the equality of all persons, including equality of opportunity for all stakeholders that engage with our services and for all employees that serve our universities.
  • Extension must ensure that audiences of all backgrounds are welcomed, included and supported in their pursuit of knowledge, and that employee wellbeing remains a priority.
Our goal is to ensure that our communications reflect Extension’s ongoing dedication to these principles while adhering to the guidelines set forth by the UNC System. Please take the time to review and adjust your content accordingly.
If you have any questions or need clarification, do not hesitate to reach out to your local leadership. For further assistance, NC State Extension Marketing and Communications and Evaluation and Accountability leadership are also available to assist.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued efforts in making Extension welcoming and inclusive for everyone.

Note: These policy updates are separate from the equal opportunity and nondiscrimination statements required on various Extension materials, which remain unchanged.

UNC System Equality Policy Materials
Additional Resources