Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Civil Rights

NDSU Agriculture and Extension are committed to upholding civil rights laws and requirements, institutional equal opportunity and affirmative action policies, and the creation of an inclusive and multicultural organization that serves appropriately all the people of this state. Agriculture and Extension incorporate a recognition and appreciation of the values and benefits that diversity contributes to our organizations' life and mission.

The organizations have equal access, service to diverse audiences, and equity and diversity in employment as core values. As such, we remain committed to diversity as a mindset and in action.

NDSU Agriculture and Extension do not discriminate on the basis of age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable. (NDSU Policy 100).