Organizational Sustainability
Connecting to Our Community
CCE is committed to the framework of organizational sustainability. This approach seeks to promote sustainability across social, human, economic, and environmental dimensions in our work with staff, volunteers, programs, and the communities we support. Our statewide organizational sustainability team will lead and support professional and organizational development efforts that foster interconnectedness, promote well-being and ensure economic resilience — helping us meet today’s needs while preparing for future challenges.
We invite all CCE communities to commit to the following values:
1. Practicing Support, Care, and Solidarity
2. Commitment to Growth and Lifelong Learning
3. Centering Relationships and Connections that Promote Belonging and Inclusion
4. Ensuring Well-being, Healing, and Thriving
5. Advancing Community Development through a Lens of Interdependence and Interconnectedness
Organizational sustainability is steeped in CCE’s mission to put knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability, and social well-being. Together, this framework and these values will guide our efforts to help grow strong, resilient, and interconnected communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
- Excerpted and slightly revised from statement by Eduardo González, Jr.
Assistant Director, Organizational Sustainability
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A Culture of Respect
Our workplace culture is built on values of excellence and inclusion.
We are committed to creating a positive, welcoming environment where every member of our community can thrive.
Take a look at Cornell University's Core Values adopted in 2019.
4-H Safer Space
Within NY State 4-H, we prioritize creating a safe, inclusive space for learning, sharing , and collaboration.This space is welcoming to people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
Diversity includes, but is not limited to: race, color, religion, political beliefs, national or ethnic origin, immigration status, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, age, marital or family status, educational level, learning style, socioeconomic status, physical appearance, body size, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
The NY State 4-H Safer Space logo is a sign of our commitment to ensuring we do what we can towards creating safer environments for all participants in the NY State 4-H Program. While we won't always get it right, we will do our best to learn from mistakes and use those as teachable moments. You may see it throughout the fair and around the state at many different 4-H programs.
If you want to learn more about creating safer and inclusive spaces for youth, we would encourage you to speak with our 4-H advisors, extension educators, or state staff members who will be happy to direct you to further resources and training.