Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Outreach and Engagement in Extension Education: Expert Consensus on Barriers and Strategies

Authors

John Diaz, University of FloridaFollow
Cody Gusto, University of FloridaFollow
Lendel K. Narine, Utah State UniversityFollow
K.S.U Jayaratne, North Carolina State UniversityFollow
Colby Silvert, University of FloridaFollow

Volume

61

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.01.21

Abstract

Barriers to the successful implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) education and outreach initiatives are being documented across higher education institutions as DEI policies and protocols are gaining attention. Despite growing attention to promote DEI in higher education institutions, there remains a need to examine barriers preventing DEI efforts in a systematic way, particularly in Extension education contexts to formulate strategies to promote DEI. We present an expert, consensus-based framework to identify the most salient barriers to successful DEI implementation in Extension. We also discuss opportunities for Extension practitioners to overcome salient barriers with tailored mitigation strategies.

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Recommended Citation

Diaz, J., Gusto, C., Narine, L. K., Jayaratne, K., & Silvert, C. (2023). Toward Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Outreach and Engagement in Extension Education: Expert Consensus on Barriers and Strategies. The Journal of Extension, 61(1), Article 21. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.01.21