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Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (reference (d)). The President's Disability
Employment Partnership Board (reference (e)) operates without an intermediary agent. Through
delegation of authority from the Commandant, the Civil Rights Directorate (G-H) oversees the MSI
programs, which encompasses all areas of the aforementioned E.O.s, for the Coast Guard.
5. OBJECTIVE. The Coast Guard's MSI Instruction implements the program. The Instruction
establishes the responsibilities of the Coast Guard for achieving the objectives of the MSI programs.
The primary objectives are to:
a. increase educational opportunities for underserved populations;
b. ensure equal opportunity in and access to all Federal educational programs and activities
including education grants, funding of research and developmental and technology activities and
programs at minority serving institutions of higher education; and
c. promote a diverse and highly skilled future workforce of the federal government throughout
proactive outreach to minority serving institutions, community groups and organizations with
programs and projects serving underserved populations.
6. BACKGROUND. Minority Serving Institutions programs were established through Presidential
E.O.s to advance the development of human potential, strengthen the capacity of minority colleges
and universities to provide quality education, and increase their ability to participate in and benefit
from federal programs. Implementation of these E.O.s reflects the federal government's
commitment to educational excellence and opportunity to these minority populations, communities
and institutions. Coast Guard involvement in MSI programs can serve to facilitate interest of MSI
students in the Service, increase interest in Coast Guard careers (both civilian and military), and
open new recruiting opportunities.
7. RESPONSIBILITY.
a. Assistant Commandant for Civil Rights (G-H) shall:
(1) serve as MSI Program Manager.
(2) monitor and evaluate the progress and effectiveness of the MSI program.
(3) develop the Coast Guard's annual MSI plans and accomplishment reports in coordination
with the Assistant Commandant for Human Resources and other relevant Directorates for
submission to Department of Homeland Security.
(4) develop Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding with MSIs or other national
organizations to fully implement the executive orders, as applicable.
(5) provide technical assistance to units and commands in the development and implementation
of MSI programs, when applicable.
b. Assistant Commandant for Human Resources (G-W) shall:
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