Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
IANR's activities and initiatives to increase diversity, inclusion, equity and belongingness include the following.
- Search and hiring
- Faculty mentoring and evaluation
- Training and programming
- Diversity census
- Inclusion in the physical environment
- Staffing for inclusive excellence
- Collaborations and partnerships
Rural Prosperity Nebraska
Rural Prosperity Nebraska helps Nebraska's rural communities thrive. Extension Educators work across the state in six different focus areas:
- Community Engagement
- People Attraction
- Community Development Leadership
- Community Economic Development
- Placemaking
- Regional food systems
These areas allow for a holistic approach to economic development that also takes into account the need for strong leaders, inviting gathering places, and a robust network of both businesses and services to meet the needs of the community.
RPN Website