Diversity & Programs

• Committee and chairman will guide NCAE4-­­­HYDP members in developing and adopting attitudes and behavior that fosters inclusivity.

• Encourage members to be proactive in providing programming that bridges barriers, promotes harmony and appreciation among diverse audiences.

• Identify and secure resource materials that address inclusivity.

• Help to sensitize the Extension community to the needs of diverse audiences.

• Analyze and share educational materials, techniques and methods used by 4- H professionals in programming. The concept of this committee does not include the development of 4-H programs for program materials.

• Identify program needs and refer to the Curriculum Development Council.

• Point of Reference: On the national level, after program needs are identified, respective task forces are set up. The chairman then appoints a chairman for each task force. Membership for these task forces comes from the total membership. The task force chairman functions for the year appointed and reports task force action directly to the committee, current and on-­­­going. The current section consists of task forces designated to meet the immediate needs and concerns of members. The on-going section consists of task forces that have long-range concerns. As the need of these task forces diminishes, task forces from the current section may replace them.

• Judge the applications for the Diversity Award.

• Coordinate a “Programs & Diversity Share Fair” to provide an opportunity for agents to share successful strategies and models in odd numbered years.

2025-2026 Committee Chairs: Katy Haywood (State Office) and Jamie Lester (Brunswick County)

Email: ashaywoo@ncsu.edu and jamie_Lester@ncsu.edu

Committee Members:

• Rachael Wilson - Durham County

• Sally Dixon - Haywood County

• Chris Bryant - Forsyth County

• Carolyn Kreuger - Durham County

• Sydney Blair - Chatham County