Kansas State University

Civil Rights: Non-Discrimination Part One

Submitted by Jennifer R Wilson

One of the basic tenants of Extension work is that we do not discriminate. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, color or national origin. We don’t discriminate on the basis of gender. We don’t discriminate on the basis of age. We don’t discriminate on the basis of ability. We don’t discriminate on the basis of religion. Not only is discrimination against the law, it goes against our KSRE core values.

One of our civil rights responsibilities is to communicate that we don’t discriminate. We do this in two ways. The first is by displaying the And Justice For All poster. This USDA poster should be prominently displayed in each local unit office and regular meeting room spaces. NIFA has recently recommended that a slide of the And Justice For All poster be included in Extension presentations. New copies of the And Justice For All poster will be distributed at this winter’s civil rights trainings. You may also access the poster and a PPT file for inclusion in presentations on the KSRE Civil Rights website. You may print copies of the poster from the NIFA website, but must print according to the listed specifications.

The second way we communicate that we do not discriminate is by putting our notice of non-discrimination on all of our publications. There are three different versions of the notice of non-discrimination. Use the one that is appropriate for your document.

For letterhead, most brochures, posters and other marketing materials (including flyers uploaded to social media), the following statement must be used:

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

For materials related to events – flyers, event invitations, save the dates, etc. the following statement must be used:

Kansas State University is committed to making its services, activities and programs accessible to all participants. If you have special requirements due to a physical, vision, or hearing disability, contact LOCAL NAME, PHONE NUMBER.

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

For publications, fact sheets and other numbered publications, the following statement must be used:

Publications from Kansas State University are available at www.ksre.ksu.edu

Publications are reviewed or revised annually by appropriate faculty to reflect current research and practice. Date shown is that of publication or last revision. Contents of this publication may be freely reproduced for educational purposes. All other rights reserved. In each case, credit the authors, Publication Title, Kansas State University, Month Year.

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Issued in furtherance of Cooperative Extension Work, Acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, as amended. Kansas State University, County Extension Councils, Extension Districts, and United States Department of Agriculture Cooperating, J. Ernest Minton, Director.

The most up-to-date versions of these statements are available on the KSRE Civil Rights website and in the KSRE Marketing Canvas course materials. If you have questions about which statement to use, feel free to contact Extension Operations.