Civil rights

As divisions of University of Idaho that receive federal funding, UI Extension and the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station (IAES) are committed to USDA civil rights nondiscrimination policies and procedures, while maintaining state laws.

We are committed to serving Idaho residents, with our focus on expanding the reach of educational programs and research to all communities.

Key elements of civil rights compliance

We are bound by federal civil rights laws, including

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, national origin)
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex-based discrimination and harassment)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (disability)
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975
Federal laws prohibiting religious discrimination, including antisemitism

This means we

Don’t discriminate
May not partner with agencies and organizations that engage in discrimination
Inform the public of these policies
Document, evaluate and report our efforts to Improve outreach and compliance

Requesting accommodations

Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations. Please complete the form below to request reasonable accommodation at least two weeks prior to the event. Accommodation applications cannot be approved without supporting documentation.

Submit an electronic general accommodation form (pdf) or 4-H/youth-specific form (pdf) by sending the application and documentation to:

Center for Disability Access and Resources
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive MS 4257
Moscow, ID 83844-4257

Email: cdar@uidaho.edu
Phone: 208-885-6307
Fax: 208-885-9404

Civil rights complaints

Because we are committed to equal opportunity and compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to the openness of our programs, it is important we promptly address any concerns about discrimination or harassment.

Concerns may involve discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin (including English proficiency or antisemitism), sex, disability, age or religion.

If you have any concerns or believe you have experienced discrimination while interacting with University of Idaho in any capacity, please contact the following:

Discrimination or harassment complaints

Refer complaints related to discrimination or harassment to the USDA directly via information on the USDA program discrimination complaint form (pdf) and/or “And Justice for All Poster (pdf).”

Likewise, you may contact our Office of Civil Rights and Investigations (OCRI), and we will promptly review and address your complaint.

“And Justice for All”

Participants in Extension and IAES activities have the right to contact the USDA directly with discrimination complaints.

Contact Aubrey Stribling Hudgins at astribling@uidaho.edu for more information.

Programming complaints

We encourage, but do not require, individuals to try to resolve complaints not related to discrimination or harassment with the Extension or IAES employee providing the program or service at the local level. However, if that is not possible, or if the individual's complaint is not resolved to their satisfaction, then complaints of this nature should be taken to the district supervisor. Ask the local supervisor for district contacts.

Evaluating our efforts

As a National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA recipient, we collect demographic information. Demographic-data collection of program participants is required under the federal Office of Management and Budget’s Statistical Policy Directive 15 (OMB-SPD15).

Demographic categories are not used to determine eligibility for participation in any federally assisted program. Rather these categories provide a common language for uniformity and comparability in the collection and use of race, ethnicity and sex data by federal agencies.

Your participation in this demographic-data collection is voluntary; your information is kept confidential and anonymous. The data is used to ensure that we are meeting federal civil rights standards and to expand our outreach and services. Our programs include everyone, are accessible to everyone and are non-discriminatory.

This data helps us:

Identify gaps in services — The data allows us to identify any barriers that might prevent us from inviting all communities to participate in our programs. This helps us make necessary improvements, ensuring our services are accessible to all.
Monitor civil rights compliance — Demographic data helps us ensure we adhere to these civil rights laws.
Improve program outreach and effectiveness — Understanding the demographics of those we serve helps us match programs to Idaho’s needs, making our outreach more effective and impactful.