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The revised H.O. Sargent Diversity Program introduces significant changes, including distinct categories for Non-Members, updated application process, and new focus on guiding principles. All applicants are now evaluated using a single application, aligning with organizational initiatives and recognizing diversity in FFA and agricultural education. The eligibility criteria have been modified for closer alignment with national programs, making the application process more inclusive.
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H.O. Sargent Diversity Program Revisions • Revised Application • Two distinct categories for Non-Member category • Teacher • Community/Business Leader
H.O. Sargent DiversityProgram Revisions – cont. • Revised Application – continued • Focuses on guiding principles of the program • Accepting • Being • Connecting • Developing • Recommendations & Visioning • Optional for business/community leaders
H.O. Sargent DiversityProgram Revisions – cont. • Revised Application – cont. • One application for all applicants • Rationale • Enhances our ability to recognize and value those enabling FFA and agricultural education to be a model of diversity • Aligns with strategic initiatives of the organization and the application structure of other award programs
H.O. Sargent DiversityProgram Revisions – cont. • Eligibility/Participation • National level presentations for all finalists, except business/community leaders • Rationale • Closer alignment with other national-level programs • Business/Community leader presentations an unreasonable requirement
H.O. Sargent DiversityProgram Revisions – cont. • Revised Scorecard • Complements application • Application score and presentation score are equal • Rationale • Balances application score with presentation score