History of the National Civil Rights Leadership Committee

NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED AUGUST 1999

ROLE OF THE COMMITTEE Develop active approaches to Civil Rights & EEO for VSDevelop active approaches to Civil Rights & EEO for VS Interact with VS Regional/Unit Advisory CommitteesInteract with VS Regional/Unit Advisory Committees Monitor and evaluate Civil Rights & EEO progress in accordance with the Agency’s Civil Rights Strategic PlanMonitor and evaluate Civil Rights & EEO progress in accordance with the Agency’s Civil Rights Strategic Plan

NCRLC’s Goals/Objectives Develop CR & EEO Initiatives: a better work place for all VS employeesa better work place for all VS employees increased services and opportunities to underrepresented groups and communities.increased services and opportunities to underrepresented groups and communities.

Liaison/partnership with EEO/CR CommitteesLiaison/partnership with EEO/CR Committees Monitor the VS CR Strategic Plan to ensure measurable goals & objectives are metMonitor the VS CR Strategic Plan to ensure measurable goals & objectives are met Foster true equality of opportunity for employees and outside stakeholdersFoster true equality of opportunity for employees and outside stakeholders NCRLC’s Goals/Objectives

NCRLC’s SUCCESSES AG-DISCOVERY Established through a Cooperative Agreement with Alcorn State University – 2001

NCRLC’s 2 nd Ag-Discovery In 2005, NCRLC embarked on It’s 2 nd Ag-Discovery with Kentucky State University With the on going success of the 1 st Ag-Discovery program with Alcorn State University, NCRLC decided to finance another event with Kentucky State University to reach more students interested in Agriculture.

VETERINARY CAREER PATHWAYS 2007 Cooperative Agreement with North Carolina State University 2008 Cooperative Agreement with NCSU and University of Tennessee Knoxville

Jackson Public Schools’ Partners in Education Grant, Jackson, MS  Largest School District in Mississippi  Purchasing school supplies  Contribute to improving academic performances

CEAH CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (CCDIP)  10 Week Summer Internship  Salary, travel, housing & benefits paid  GS-3 to 7 based on qualifications  Intern Expectations/Outcomes Develop technical, group and interpersonal skills. Gain important work experience. Establish valuable professional contacts,  Explore a career path with the federal government

The NVSL/ CVB Scientist in a Suitcase

2004 – Atlanta, GA Retention, Recruitment & Outreach

2006 – Birmingham, al Recruitment, Outreach & Retention USDA, APHIS, VS Making A Difference in Workplace Diversity

2008 – Phoenix Mesa, AZ Promoting Greater Diversity in VS By Identifying & Eliminating Barriers

2010 – Charleston, SC A New Era: Achieving TRUE Diversity

The Future of NCRLC Funding new program projects that promote diversity Involved in the VS 2015 implementation Continuously evaluating the EEO/CR climate in VS