This Urban Extension Inclusive Engagement Introductory Guide provides easy access to resources to resources to improve awareness of urban Extension context for all university Extension personnel, colleagues, volunteers, advocates, and partners.

Diversity in our larger cities requires us to continually improve our cultural competency and inclusive engagement. Everyone brings their own experiences and expectations to this important topic. To make the most of this Just-in-Time Learning module, engage in self-study and dialogue with other learners. As you evaluate and improve your engagement with communities, consider what you know about the people who live, work, play, learn, and worship in your city. 

Participants learn to improve:

• Awareness of value of many voices. Cultural competency involves lifelong personal development.
• Knowledge of various definitions and meanings of diversity, inclusion, cultural awareness and more.
• Ability to engage in authentic experience and create equitable engagement environments in your organization and in your community.

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Urban Engagement

Being a part of the city is a privilege for faculty and staff working with Land Grant and other metropolitan and urban serving universities. Metropolitan communities are filled with unique opportunities for teaching, research, outreach, and communications.

Extension in the City engages multiple people who share the commitment to the quality of life in urban communities, including urban Extension personnel, urban university colleagues, volunteers, advocates, and partners.

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