Meet Dr. Pier Broadnax
Program Director, Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
(RN to BSN) Degree Program
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"If I can help somebody as I pass this way, then my living will not have been in vain." - Dr. Pier A. Broadnax
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We kindly present Dr. Pier A. Broadnax for the April edition of the CAUSES in Action Newsletter. Dr. Broadnax serves as an Associate Professor and Program Director of the Nursing Program at the University of the District of Columbia, Van Ness Campus.
She is the President of the Black Nurses Association of Greater Washington, D.C. Area, and held many impactful positions in the public and private sector as a growing healthcare administrator in the Washington, D.C., area. Dr. Broadnax was also selected as the Black Nurse of the Year for 2016 by the Black Nurses Association of Washington, D.C. Area, Inc. Recently, she was honorably elected to the Board of Directors of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) for her great contributions to today's industry.
In 2012, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program joined the academic programs of Nutrition and Health Education and the Land Grant Centers to form the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES). Dr. Broadnax's role as a Registered Nurse Administrator prepares the next generation of nurses with Baccalaureate degrees to care for complex patients in highly technological environments and in the community to reduce health disparities. She ensures that her students, who have experience as RN’s and hold Associate Degrees in Nursing, remain engaged in the program to gain opportunities to develop evidence-based projects of their choice to strengthen their clinical decision-making.
The BSN Program became a fully online nursing program with all courses delivered in a virtual environment. To reach and respond to the needs of the working nurse, the program curriculum was redesigned to offer 11 courses that can be completed in less than 16 months. In addition to being certified to teach online, the faculty also hold expertise in public and community health, critical care, nursing leadership, and health policy. Faculty research interests include mindfulness in nursing students, breast cancer in minority women, and retention of nursing students. The program is committed to improving health outcomes in diverse and underserved communities, focusing on the lifespan of individuals and families. Dr. Broadnax serves as an advocate for healthcare for under-resourced communities and the development of minority nurse leaders.
"We pride ourselves in providing licensed nurses with a supportive environment that facilitates their growth and development as bachelor’s prepared nurses. We want students to succeed, because when you succeed, we succeed. The vision of the BSN Program is that every graduate will rise to the highest level of human potential." - Dr. Broadnax
The BSN program provides a complete and diverse education to all communities, with a special emphasis on underrepresented and vulnerable populations. For information on the next opening house or how to apply for this program, please contact Kenneth J. Cooper at kenneth.cooper@udc.edu.
For partnership opportunities or information regarding the RN to BSN program, please contact Dr. Broadnax at pbroadnax@udc.edu.
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Must Read: Newly Published Article by James Maiden, Ed.D., Examining Factors That Promote Doctoral Degree Attainment for African American Males in Counselor Education Programs |
We are thrilled to announce that the latest publication from CAUSES' Dr. James Maiden, Acting Dean of Academic Programs, Examining Factors That Promote Doctoral Degree Attainment for African American Males in Counselor Education Programs," is now available in the Journal of African American Males in Education.
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This recent study explored Tinto's (1975) theory of student attrition, investigating the contributing factors to doctoral degree attainment and determining whether the type of institution (HBCU or PWI) is a factor in the completion of counselor education programs by African American males.
Specifically, this study examined whether there were differences in the perception of academic and social integration on degree attainment. Data in this study were analyzed using an analysis of Independent Samples t-tests. Findings from this study showed perceived differences by institutional type. Learn more!
Contact Dr. Maiden for more information at james.maiden@udc.edu.
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The UDC Foundation Receives a $10,000 Grant for NEW Scholarships! |
Congratulations! The UDC Foundation received a $10,000 grant from M. Arthur Gensler, Jr. and Associates, Inc. intended for the Friends of Architecture account.
The grant will help fund two architecture student scholarships.
For more grant and funding information, please email Edna King at eking@udc.edu
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Returning: Verizon Offers FREE STEM Program for Young Men of Color |
The Verizon Innovative Learning Young Men of Color Program provides young males from under-resourced middle schools a supportive STEM-enriched, summer educational experience.
The Young Men of Color Program is aligned with a project-based curriculum taken from real-world challenges and invites STEM exploration, career exploration, and personal development. We welcome the participation of any middle school student regardless of gender identity.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2021
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For more information on how to apply, please email james.maiden@udc.edu
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UDC Offers $20,000 Graduate Tuition Scholarships to PSM Students! |
The University of the District of Columbia is now accepting applications for the Graduate Tuition Scholarship for new applicants of the Professional Science Master’s (PSM) degree tracks for fall 2021. The PSM is an innovative, terminal degree that prepares graduates for science careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations.
Our PSM programs are carefully designed to prepare students with advanced and marketable skills in the world of Urban Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, or Water Resources Management. By engaging in state-of-the-art field and laboratory training and a required internship at potential employer sites, each PSM program trains learners to develop the most in-demand hard and soft skills, including data analytics, critical thinking, effective communication, quantitative and qualitative research skills, project design implementation, problem-solving, project design, sustainable leadership, and entrepreneurship.
The PSM is a terminal degree program whose graduates gain essential, marketable skills at an affordable cost. A prospective student with a strong academic background will be considered for this scholarship.
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Application Deadline: 5/15/2021 |
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Megan Thompson's Winter Kale Production Research Helps Urban Farmers Year-Round |
Megan Thompson, a Graduate Assistant in UDC CAUSES, has been applying her research at the UDC Firebird Farm to help urban farmers maximize the year-round production of kale.
“Our team visually inspects each plant weekly at each site to collect data on yields, test disease, and growth. Urban farming is generally under-researched compared to large-scale rural farming and our results can directly benefit local farmers. This research is particularly important because it addresses one of the main obstacles facing urban farmers: how to maximize production on smaller plots."
A special thanks for your continued support, Megan!
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This research is made possible with our partners at USDA and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the University of New Hampshire. |
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Chef Herb is Recognized for His Support in Bringing Healthy Cooking Tips to Seniors Despite Pandemic! |
Chef Herb was recently featured in The Epistle, a monthly publication provided by The 19th Street Baptist Church. |
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The article highlighted the impact of Chef Herbert Holden's virtual workshops on healthy eating and cooking tips. The Epistle stated that Chef Herb, from his kitchen, provided valuable nutrition information, responded to individual questions, and engaged in animated conversations with each participant.
He talked about starches and whole grains, white rice vs. brown rice, quinoa, and cooking oils. He provided hints on purchasing and preparing nutritionally rich and palate-satisfying foods by adding stocks and broths, simple seasoning, and even vegetables."
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Welcome, Haroun Hallack to CAUSES Nation! |
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Meet Haroun Hallack! He now holds the position of Project Assistant for the Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education (CUAGE). Haroun started his career in Sierra Leone, West Africa, working with local farmers to promote sustainable food production systems.
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He worked on several sustainable farms in the mid-Atlantic region before starting Redbud Farm, his USDA-certified organic farm in Inwood, WV, in 1998. He founded the Chevy Chase Farmers' Market in NW Washington, D.C., and marketed his produce at multiple farm markets, restaurants, and retail outlets in the D.C. metro area. Recently, he served as Farm Coordinator for the Vets-to-Ag. Program at Shepherd University (Shepherdstown, WV). Also, he holds an Agriculture and Rural Development diploma from the Makama Agricultural Institute (Sierra Leone) and a B.A. from Shepherd University. He really enjoys spending time with his kids, playing hand drums, and tending his backyard garden with his kids. |
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NEW Social Channels!
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Sign in and learn how UDC CAUSES can benefit you professionally or academically.
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UDC Van-Ness Farmers Market Reopens This May!
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The beloved UDC Van-Ness Farmer’s Market is back up and running and awaits your arrival!
The UDC Van-Ness Farmers Market now offers customers the opportunity to preorder from our vendors online and pick up orders from the Grab and Go station at the Market on Saturdays. We encourage customers to utilize this system to help ensure social distancing practices and promote safety for all in our community.
The market, which is a resourceful program of the Center for Sustainable Development and Resilience, offers fresh and local food to the D.C. community. Vendors include farmers, producers, growers, bakers, and artisans from D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
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For more information regarding the market, contact Meagan Miller directly at udcvannessfarmersmarket@gmail.com or 202-274-7139.
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Now Offering: The Center for Sustainable Development and Resilience Opens Applications for Graduate Research Assistantship Opportunities! |
The University of the District Columbia (UDC) is seeking a Ph.D. or master’s student to hire as a research assistant to conduct food-energy-water (FEW) nexus research in urban farming systems with the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES), beginning summer or fall 2021. Individuals with master’s degrees can also apply.
The graduate student will work on different aspects of the multidisciplinary food, energy-water (FEW) nexus research project funded by USDA-NIFA to explore the production of specialty crops using harvested rainwater and solar energy.
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For more information, contact
Harris Trobman at harris.trobman@udc.edu
or 202-274-6682, Cell: 202-365-4295.
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New Urban Sustainability Assistantships for Graduate Students! |
The Graduate Assistant (GA) will work with a group of researchers to deeply assess the current condition and survival of oak trees in the District of Columbia. The chosen GA will collaborate with federal and District government agencies on the analysis, summary, and interpretation of data for publication in peer-reviewed journals, and for the general public in the form of blog posts and other publicly available formats.
Application deadline: Open until filled.
Starting date: Preferably July 2021. An August start date may be negotiable.
Duration: One year, renewable for a second year with successful completion of expectations.
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Compensation: $22,500 within 12 months
(Plus, conditional tuition benefits)
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Hours worked per term: Fall & Spring Semester: 20 hrs/week
- Summer Semester: 30-40 hrs/week
For questions or how to apply, please contact urbansustainability@udc.edu.
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Now Offering: Agricultural Soilless System Internships now open at the UDC Firebird Farm!
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The Agricultural Fieldwork Intern of the University of the District of Columbia’s Firebird Farm is an integral part of a visionary team of land-grant professionals dedicated to urban agriculture and a comprehensive urban food system that improves the quality of life and economic opportunity of urban populations.
Firebird Farm is a state-of-the-art agricultural research facility dedicated to advancing food security and urban sustainability through research, training, and economic capacity building in urban agriculture. Firebird Farm serves as a demonstration and research crucible where skills and techniques are developed prior to their extension throughout the city. CUAGE project assistants and UDC students and volunteers support the farm's research, community education, and food production goals. The ideal intern has a passion for sustainable agriculture, small-scale farming, innovative farming methods, and performs all duties with a high degree of reliability, independence, and initiative.
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Dates of Operation:
Summer Season 2021
(May 1st – August 31st)
STIPENDS: The stipend amount for undergraduates is $5,000 over the summer season; The stipend amount for graduates is $6,000 over the summer season.
To apply or for questions, please contact Ms. Victoria Mirowski at victoria.mirowski@udc.edu
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Upcoming Events & Workshops |
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Virtual Open House: RN to BSN |
Learn how you can complete your degree in 16 months or less by enrolling in our fully online, accredited, RN to BSN degree program.
About this Event
Do you have an associate degree in nursing? A 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher? A nursing license, or will you receive one in the next few months? Please join us for our upcoming open house for an overview and discussion of the program.
At the event, we will cover the program curriculum, credits, costs, funding opportunities, and explore career possibilities. We will also answer commonly asked questions in detail. Upon registering for the open house, the nursing program will provide all registrants with a link for attendance.
Please visit our program site to learn more details about the RN to BSN program.
For general inquiries and application support, contact Kenneth J. Cooper, Ph.D., Student Recruitment and Academic Advising Specialist/
RN to BSN Program, at kenneth.cooper@udc.edu.
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Mark Your Calendar
Join us on Wednesday, May 19, from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
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NEW Workshop Series Trains Youth Development Workers for the United Planning Organization (UPO) POWER Internship Program |
Up Next: UPO Wednesday Workshops Series
Mustafaa Madyun from the Center for Sustainable Development and Resilience (CSDR) and Olivia Harp from the Center for Nutrition, Diet and Health (CNDH) have been leading a series of youth development workshops and trainings for the United Planning Organization (UPO) POWER High School Internship Program (Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., May 5 to May 26, 2021).
Topics include:
- Cultural Assumptions and Adultism
- Internship Development
- Leadership
- College Preparation
- And more
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These learning opportunities are implemented using a youth development framework based on the Advancing Youth Development Curriculum (AYD). Advancing Youth Development is a national training program and professional development curriculum that is well established in the District, having been previously implemented by the National Training Institute for Community Youth Work and the DC Trust Corporation to further the network of committed professionals that provide quality programming for children and youth in the District.
Youth Development is the process by which all young people seek ways to meet their basic physical and social needs and build the competencies necessary to succeed in adolescence and adulthood. Some of the participant reactions include:
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“Had some fun and was focused the whole time”
“I like the interaction w/ the group.”
“I learned why I react to things the way I do as a teenager.”
“Interactive lesson on everything about youth and why they act how they act”
“A program about how to understand young people and an understanding of why we
do the things we do”
“It was fun and intriguing”
“The advisors talking youth needs”
“A transparent conversation”
“The meaning of adultism”
“A full detailed simulation of how adults affect children and why these things are important.
For more information, please contact Mustafaa Madyun at yahya.madyun@udc.edu
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Next Up: CAUSES Research Seminar Spring Series #5 Kicks-Off With Sigamoney Manicka Naicker!
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CAUSES Research Seminar Series follows up with Episode #5: Advancing Social Justice Theory as a Planning Tool for Education on May 7 at 12 pm.
Speaker: Sigamoney Manicka Naicker, Western Cape, South Africa
Note: This event is open to UDC partners, graduate students, faculty, and community stakeholders.
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Meeting ID: 108-126-359 | Passcode: 636941
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Trending Virtual Programs |
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The Effects of Telework-15! |
Remember the term Freshman 15? The 15 pounds some first-year college students would gain.
This workshop is designed to provide helpful nutrition tips to those working from home and help them prevent weight gain that may occur due to eating foods and/or drinking beverages that are high in calories. Also, this workshop is designed to help those teleworking select healthier food and beverage options while working from home.
The first virtual workshop opens on May 6.
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MyPlate for My Family: A Nutrition Series for Parents, Educators, & Kids |
MyPlate for My Family: SNAP Nutrition Education makes it easier to learn more about healthy food and physical activity choices. Making healthy choices for your family is one way to show how much you care.
Attend fun, interactive classes where you can meet other parents who are making healthy changes in their lives. Find new ways to save money and time when buying food and making meals. Be inspired as you learn ways to be more active.
During the classes, you can learn tips to:
• Fix MyPlate family meals to stretch your food dollar
• Get the right amount of food and physical activity
• Serve fruits and vegetables that kids will enjoy
• Make family time active and fun
Class Starts: May 4, 2021
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Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right #3 |
With food security being such a big topic during the COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a better time to learn how to make affordable, nutritious meals that can be easily stored.
Each one-hour workshop is designed to provide participants with information on healthy eating and food safety for older adults. There will be classes on reading and understanding the nutrition facts label and tips for grocery shopping. Each class will include a cooking demonstration with Chef Herb Holden!
Class Begins: 5/3/21
For more information, please contact Miranda Desmarais at miranda.desmarais@udc.edu.
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Are you interested in advancing your expertise and skill set in food safety management?
This virtual course is designed to teach food safety management principles and how to use those principles to create a food safety culture. Additionally, the course emphasizes and provides information to students about identifying and avoiding harmful food contaminants, proper employee health and hygiene, cleaning and sanitation principles, and safe food handling practices. Classes reconvene on 5/3/21!
Bonus: Participants will have the opportunity to earn a Professional Food Manager certification if they pass the national certification exam with a score of 70% or better.
For additional information about this course, please contact Paul Brown, Jr. at pbrown@udc.edu or 202-841-1902.
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This one-hour workshop is designed to provide participants with information and easy tips on reading and understanding what is on the nutrition facts label. Also, participants in this workshop will learn what nutrients and ingredients are required on the nutrition facts label by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Workshop participants will receive an electronic certificate of completion 7 to 10 days after completing the workshop.
Class Starts: May 4, 2021, 2:30 pm – 3:30 p.m
For further information, please contact Dr. Johnson-Largent directly at 202- 274-6708.
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Join Tiffany N. Johnson-Largent, Ph.D., RDN, LD for an introductory course on the evidence-based health benefits of eating vegetables.
This 15-hour certificate introductory course is designed to provide participants with evidence-based health benefits of eating vegetables.
Length of Course: Fifteen (15), 1 Hour Sessions.
Classes Resume: May 5, 2021, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm
For further information, please contact Dr. Johnson-Largent directly at 202-274-6708.
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Welcome to the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability, and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC). UDC is the only urban, land-grant university in the nation. CAUSES was formed, in 2010, as the university’s land-grant college.
We engage in applied teaching and research that helps to improve the quality of life and economic opportunity for residents of the District of Columbia and others around the world, through traditional academic degrees, and through non-degree, non-credit bearing, skills-building programs, such as green infrastructure and urban agriculture.
CAUSES is unique in its organizational structure and its mission: an interdisciplinary college, where academic programs, such as architecture, urban sustainability, health education, nutrition and dietetics, and nursing, train a forward-thinking generation of professionals who will ensure that the world has “Healthy Cities–Healthy People.” The college houses the only doctoral-level program in the nation that focuses on urban leadership and entrepreneurship.
For more information or inquiries, feel free to contact us at causes@udc.edu.
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About the University of the District of Columbia
University of the District of Columbia is a HBCU, urban land-grant, and the only public university in the nation's capital, The University of the District of Columbia is committed to a broad mission of education, research, and community service. Established by abolitionist Myrtilla Miner in 1851, the University of DC offers Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral Degrees and a host of workplace development services designed to create opportunities for student success. The University is comprised of the College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business and Public Administration, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, a Community College, and the David A. Clarke School of Law. To learn more, visit www.udc.edu. The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University's EO Policy Statement, please visit http://www.udc.edu/equal_opportunity. The University of the District of Columbia is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education - 3624 Market Street - Philadelphia, PA 19104 - 267.284.5000.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, this information is available in languages other than English. To file a complaint alleging discrimination, please complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to US Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. Submit your completed letter or form to USDA via fax: (202) 690-7442; or email: program.intake@usda.gov. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.
The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action institution. The University prohibits discrimination or harassment against any person on the basis of the actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. This policy covers all programs, services policies, and procedures of the University, including admission to educational programs and employment. The University emphasizes the recruitment of minorities, women, disabled individuals, disabled veterans, Vietnam era veterans, and other eligible veterans.
El Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU. (USDA) prohíbe la discriminación en todos sus programas y actividades por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, religión, sexo, identidad de género (incluida la expresión de género), orientación sexual, discapacidad, edad, estado civil, estado familiar / parental, ingresos derivados de un programa de asistencia pública, creencias políticas, represalias o represalias por actividades previas de derechos civiles. (No todas las bases prohibidas se aplican a todos los programas.) Las personas con discapacidades que requieren medios de comunicación alternativos para obtener información sobre el programa. (por ejemplo, Braille, letra grande, cinta de audio, lenguaje de señas estadounidense, etc.) debe comunicarse con la Agencia responsable o con el TARGET Center de USDA al (202) 720-2600 (voz y TTY) o comunicarse con el USDA a través del Federal Relay Service al (800) 877-8339. Además, esta información está disponible en otros idiomas además del inglés. Para presentar una queja alegando discriminación, por favor complete el Formulario de Queja por Discriminación del Programa del USDA, AD-3027, que se encuentra en línea en http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, o en cualquier oficina del USDA o escriba una carta dirigida a Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos, Oficina del Subsecretario de Derechos Civiles, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 y proporcionar en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Envíe su carta o formulario completado al USDA por fax: (202) 690-7442; o correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de queja, llame al (866) 632-9992. USDA es un proveedor, empleador y prestamista con igualdad de oportunidades para todos.
La Universidad del Distrito de Columbia es una institución de Acción Afirmativa en Igualdad de Oportunidades. La Universidad prohíbe la discriminación o el acoso contra cualquier persona sobre la base de la raza, color, religión, nacionalidad, sexo, edad, discapacidad, orientación sexual, identidad o expresión de género reales o percibidos, responsabilidades familiares, matrícula, afiliación política, estado marital, apariencia personal, información genética, estado familiar, fuente de ingresos, estado como víctima de una ofensa intrafamiliar, lugar de residencia o negocio, o estado como veterano, según lo dispuesto y en la medida requerida por los estatutos del Distrito y Federal y regulaciones. Esta política cubre todos los programas, políticas de servicios y procedimientos de la Universidad, incluida la admisión a programas educativos y empleo. La Universidad enfatiza el reclutamiento de minorías, mujeres, personas discapacitadas, veteranos discapacitados, veteranos de la era de Vietnam y otros veteranos elegibles.
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