Diversity Education at Land-Grant Universities from the Perspective of a Female Student of Color
As a land-grant university student, in order to graduate I must fulfill the requirement of a two-part diversity course. In reflecting on my own experience and growth from taking these classes as a female student of color, I examined my involvement within the agrifood system. I assert the need for di...
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Lyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food Systems
2016-10-01
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| description | As a land-grant university student, in order to graduate I must fulfill the requirement of a two-part diversity course. In reflecting on my own experience and growth from taking these classes as a female student of color, I examined my involvement within the agrifood system. I assert the need for diversity education and training in land-grant universities. Finally, I state the necessity for increased practices and strategies for land grants and extension departments to recruit and retain more diverse students, staff, and faculty. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d03c0cf1e4824621a3908d48e141e3632023-09-02T20:34:34ZengLyson Center for Civic Agriculture and Food SystemsJournal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development2152-08012016-10-015410.5304/jafscd.2015.054.020374Diversity Education at Land-Grant Universities from the Perspective of a Female Student of ColorOlivia A. Peña0University of VermontAs a land-grant university student, in order to graduate I must fulfill the requirement of a two-part diversity course. In reflecting on my own experience and growth from taking these classes as a female student of color, I examined my involvement within the agrifood system. I assert the need for diversity education and training in land-grant universities. Finally, I state the necessity for increased practices and strategies for land grants and extension departments to recruit and retain more diverse students, staff, and faculty.https://www.foodsystemsjournal.org/index.php/fsj/article/view/374BarriersDiversityEducationExtensionLand-Grant UniversitiesPeople Of Color |
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| title | Diversity Education at Land-Grant Universities from the Perspective of a Female Student of Color |
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| title_short | Diversity Education at Land-Grant Universities from the Perspective of a Female Student of Color |
| title_sort | diversity education at land grant universities from the perspective of a female student of color |
| topic | Barriers Diversity Education Extension Land-Grant Universities People Of Color |
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