Courses

Understanding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Belonging 

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025, through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: This course provides an overview of important considerations related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging DEIAB. We are all functions of the system that we live in, which has taught us how to think about ourselves and others, interact with others, and understand what is expected of us. These thought processes and expectations are based on the specific social identities we were born into that predispose us to unequal roles that allow us to access (or deny access) to resources.

As we grow in our personal and professional lives, it is crucial that you continue expanding upon this knowledge and look further into the concepts presented that you are unfamiliar with and / or are curious about. This course will help you gain awareness and sensitivity to others and remove barriers. You can implement DEIAB strategies and initiatives to build a more inclusive working environment through your awareness.

Communication Strategies for DEIAB

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: In this workshop participants will utilize a five-step process and build their personalized “Diversity Equity and Inclusion Communication Strategy.” After this process participants will have a better understanding of their organization’s capacity and their best process. Most strategies will also include a specific format, message, and an evaluation tool. This course includes a wide range of resources from professional organizations.

Creating an Inclusive Culture & Climate to Cultivate Belonging

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: Belonging is the ultimate outcome of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and practices. This course includes modules on topics such as: a) the intersection of DEI and belonging, b) self-reflection on inclusion and belonging experiences, c) socioecological frameworks of inclusion and belonging, d) methods and resources to foster inclusivity and belonging, and e) developing and sustaining a sense of belonging and inclusion. Participants are encouraged to engage deeply with the course content, particularly with those modules that resonate with their own lived experiences. This course will prepare participants to work individually and collaboratively to implement practices that will create inclusion and cultivate belonging of all individuals in academic, social, and community spaces. 

Culturally Relevant Thinking

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: In this workshop participants will learn about culturally relevant practices, methods, and assessments. Participants will gain an understanding on how to make everyday tasks and lessons culturally relevant. This course includes videos, scholarly articles, and general posts from the current news assessments. Participants will gain an understanding on how to make everyday tasks and lessons culturally relevant. This course includes videos, scholarly articles, and general posts from the current news.

Access for People with Disabilities

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: This course focuses on issues of bias related to ability challenges and acceptance in the workplace.  You will review concepts of ableism and reflect on personal experiences to uncover unconscious bias. Additionally, you will explore how to avoid workplace discrimination and make a plan outlining what you can do to help improve the work environment in your department. Everyone is responsible for supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging in the workplace.

Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Employees

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: In this workshop participants will learn strategies about recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and why this is so critical to your organization. Downloadable documents will be shared so participants can create a toolkit that is relevant to their organization. Participants will also be exposed to the “Imposter Syndrome” and receive tools on how to address this in your workplace.