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The Human Capital & Compliance Corner: |
The Human Capital & Compliance Corner is AGNR's compliance newsletter, designed to support and inform faculty and staff on opportunities for internal training, ethical and legal updates, diversity and inclusion benchmarks, and all developments regarding human resources and compliance. |
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Compliance Training Schedule
2022-2023: Anti-Harassment of a Sexual & Non-Sexual Nature Training Schedule
2021: Civil Rights (Title VI) Training Schedule 2021
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The 2022-2023 training will include Anti-Harassment of a Sexual/Non-Sexual Nature as it aligns with sex-discrimination prohibitions and protection by federal law under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This training element expands the noted prohibitions beyond sex to include other forms of harassment and discriminatory practices.
12/01/2021 Presentation: Breaking Barriers: Physical, Language, and Other Forms of Accessibility The 2021 virtual training sessions will facilitate our mission requirements under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide training related to the Limited English Proficient audiences we are reaching in our state and programmatic or county/city/facility specific plans. Such noted training and plan creation compliments our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Respect (DEIR) initiatives and College-level Plan requirements under Executive Order 13166, "Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency." As well as providing DEIR related content to the educators reaching broader beneficiaries of the state.
12/16/2020 Presentation: Title VI and VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 This 2020 virtual training session covers Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI predominantly focuses on our responsibilities to our customers receiving federal financial assistance while Title VII instructs AGNR faculty and staff in their roles and responsibilities relative to employment. The training will greatly strengthen understanding of overall programmatic and research responsibilities of the University of Maryland Extension (UME) and the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station (MAES) as it relates to federal laws, directives, and policies of AGNR's funding entities and the agencies enforcing federal oversight. Additionally, the training encompasses an overview of other anti-discrimination laws, internal administrative procedures, resources and the compliant notification process for Title VI reporting. |
| Compliance Review Checklist for all UME Field Faculty | |
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Translation Assistance Request |
Signing, Language, and Interpreting Services Directory: This document lists Interpreters and/or Translators consistent with our mission as a Land-grant University providing equality and accessibility in regards to any and all programs, events, and/or activities supported in whole or in part by federal financial assistance. This document supports our efforts relative to Executive Order 13166 for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons.
Available in the top seven languages spoken in Maryland after English, enabling patrons to request translation assistance.
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Maryland Relay |
Maryland Relay is a free public service that enables anyone to place phone calls to a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, speech disabled or DeafBlind and who uses specialized telephone equipment. |
| Regarding UME Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, etc. | |
| Civil Rights Poster, "And Justice for All," (AJFA GREEN) |
The "And Justice For All" Civil Rights poster is the primary method utilized to inform customers of their rights, responsibilities and displays information relevant to assisted programs. Recipients of federally-assisted programs, such as land-grant institutions are required to display this poster in their facilities where it can be viewed by customers and while conducting program delivery. This required poster should be displayed in the specific size of 11" width x 17" height. |
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) version. The "And Justice For All" Civil Rights poster is the primary method utilized to inform customers of their rights, responsibilities and displays information relevant specifically to the SNAP. Recipients of federally-assisted programs, such as land-grant institutions are required to display this poster in their facilities where it can be viewed by customers and while conducting program delivery. This required poster should be displayed in the specific size of 11" width x 17" height. |
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Administrative Procedure: Public Policy Notification -
Program Assurance Statements Program/Facility Complaint Form
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(Formerly nondiscrimination disclaimer) Describes implementation on all communication channels and educational material regarding public education, public distribution and public notification of AGNR federally assisted programs.
Assurance Statements & Complaint Forms are available in top eight languages spoken in Maryland:
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| Information regarding UME Data Collection & Inclusion | |
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| Answer Key to the Data & Parity Quiz | |
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Invitation to Self-Identify Sheet |
Under Development- Continue Usage |
| For calculating current parity & goal statistics | |
| Guide to calculating resourced-based parity | |
| Contact sheet for Parity Data Participants | |
| Not in effect until 2020 | |
| General guidelines for documenting "All Reasonable Efforts" to integrate all Extension educational programs conducted in interracial areas. | |
| University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy | |
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Federal Discrimination Laws |
Pending Review- Continue Usage |
| Internal Compliance Review - Faculty Guide | |
| Appendices & Definitions for the above | |
| Best practices for fostering involvement and diversity in programs | |
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ICR County Review Schedule 2014 - 2020 |
Pending Review- Continue Usage |
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ICR Forms Listing |
Pending Review- Continue Usage |
| Pending Review- Continue Usage | |
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Assurance Agreement (replaces AA-AF-3) |
Formerly the Nondiscrimination Letter for Partnering with External Organizations. AGNR Operating Units who are delivering federally assisted programs are expected to utilize the following document to specify partnerships and expectations with external stakeholders and/or organizations benefiting "directly or indirectly" from federal financial assistance. |
| Pending Review- Continue Usage | |
| Pending Review- Continue Usage | |
| Pending Review- Continue Usage | |
| Pending Update, Continue Usage | |
| Limited English Proficiency - Proposed LEP Rules | Pending Update, Continue Usage |
| Limited English Proficiency - Frequently Ask Questions | Pending Update, Continue Usage |
| Limited English Proficiency - Policy | Pending Update, Continue Usage |
| Administrative Procedure: Social Media | This procedure applies to all AGNR operating units notifying the public of any events and or activities advertised on social media platforms. This serves as a guide relative to AGNR's federal requirement of public notification. |
| USDA Civil Rights Policy for Employment and Land Grant Programs |
Secretary of Agricultures' Civil Rights policy and affirmation regarding equal access to federal financial assisted programs effectuating Title VI/VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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