The following DEI&B Certificate Program classes will be offered in 2024-2025::
Intercultural Awareness - September 2024
Learn how to interact more consciously and effectively with people from other groups and cultures, so you can improve personal and professional intercultural relationships.
Objectives
To learn the concept and significance of culture, why and how cultures differ professionally, cultural impacts and benefits, and how to conduct ourselves in multi-cultural settings.
Register for the session you wish to attend:
- Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST
- Friday, September 27th, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST
Recognizing Stereotypes and Overcoming Unconscious Bias - October 2024
This course is an invitation to challenge ourselves and explore our own unconscious biases. Throughout the training, there will be opportunities to reflect and actively work on disrupting our biases.
Objectives
To learn that unconscious biases are mental shortcuts the brain forms based on social norms and stereotypes, that we all possess unconscious biases, and that there are many different types of unconscious bias that influence our personal and workplace interactions. We will also learn how to mitigate bias and create an inclusive work environment by setting a strong foundation of psychological safety.
Register for the session you wish to attend:
- Wednesday, October 30th, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST
- Thursday, October 31st, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM CST
Understanding Power, Privilege, and Identity - November 2024
We tackle the complexities of cultural identity and social power, which combine to construct dominant and nondominant identities with important social disparities. We look at the importance of intersectionality, consider how dominant cultural norms can be internalized by nondominant groups, and examine the phenomenon of white and male privilege.
Objectives
To learn about your own identity and of those around you, and the implications of socially constructed labels and stereotypes of an individual’s experience.
Microaggressions - December 2024
Create awareness surrounding the common occurrences of microaggressions. Explore the outcomes associated with the experience of microaggressions. Discover techniques to minimize the occurrence of microaggressions and ways to respond when someone microaggresses.
Objectives
In this course, we will learn that microaggressions are subtle forms of discrimination that often go unnoticed or unacknowledged but can have a profound impact on individuals and communities. We will define some key concepts to help our understanding of microaggressions better, define what microaggressions are, look at some examples of microaggressions and their effects, and consider ways of addressing microaggressions. This training will provide 3 sets of skills for people to attain – managing our own microaggressions, responding to others’ microaggressions, and receiving and acting on feedback when we engage in microaggressions.
Embracing Diversity & Inclusion - January 2025
This course empowers employees to work with diverse groups and ages to recognize one’s own attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors in relation to marginalized groups so that diversity among individuals is respected, valued, and celebrated.
Objectives
The primary objectives of this Diversity and Inclusion training are to foster a deep understanding of the concepts of diversity and inclusion, to recognize their importance in today's workplace and society, and to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to create inclusive environments. Throughout this training, we aim to demonstrate the tangible benefits of embracing diversity and inclusion, both for individuals and organizations. By the end of this session, participants should be able to define diversity and inclusion, comprehend their significance, identify potential challenges, and implement practical strategies to promote diversity and inclusion in their own workplaces.
Disability Awareness - February 2025
Training to educate employees about the different types of disabilities, disability etiquette and appropriate language, best practices for inclusive environments and behaviors, as well as identifying and overcoming barriers in the workplace.
Objectives
To increase our understanding, improve communication, and create inclusive environments for individuals with disabilities. The training also covers aspects of accessibility, including physical and attitudinal barriers, and the importance of making the workplace and business available to people with disabilities.
Mental Health Awareness and Advocacy in the Workspace - March 2025
This course will explore the important topic of mental health and stress management in the workplace and beyond.
Objectives
To learn about the impact of stress on mental and physical health, as well as strategies for recognizing and managing symptoms of anxiety and depression. They will also explore the latest research on the link between mental health and productivity and discover how prioritizing mental well-being can lead to greater success and satisfaction in both personal and professional life. This training will provide valuable insights and strategies for prioritizing mental health and achieving a greater sense of balance and well-being in all aspects of life.
Neurodiversity Awareness - April 2025
This course provides essential information for everyone about what neurodiversity is and the advantages it brings to the workplace. It also delves into the diverse nature of neurodivergent minds, strategies for effectively supporting neurodivergent colleagues, and creating an inclusive work environment.
Objectives
To define and explain what neurodiversity is, gain insight into the obstacles and strengths of neurodivergent individuals, increase awareness of accommodation, communication and sensory needs of neurodivergent individuals, and provide you with the skills necessary to foster inclusivity and diversity in both the workplace and the wider community in relation to neurodiversity.
Religious Sensitivity - May 2025
This course provides information on religious diversity and inclusion that fosters a work culture that respects the beliefs of others, is open and welcoming to individuals’ religious and spiritual practices and expressions.
Objectives
To learn that recognizing and understanding others have different beliefs can help establish an inclusive environment that strengthens collaboration through mutual respect. Topics covered will include defining and differentiating between religion, spirituality and beliefs, benefits of religious and spiritual expression in the workplace, religious discrimination, examples of religious accommodations, and inclusive actions.
Digital Accessibility Overview - New Asynchronous Training Topic
This course in intended to increase understanding and awareness of accessibility in the context of information technology (IT) and to provide individuals with an introduction to the basic skills and resources necessary to address these issues on their campus.
Objectives
Explain how accessibility benefits everyone; differentiate between accommodation and accessibility; recognize the four major types of access needs; identify examples of assistive technology; evaluate the legal implications of accessibility; and demonstrate your role and responsibilities in supporting digital accessibility.
Can be taken at learner’s own time and pace on the Ability platform. Please use this direct link: Digital Accessibility Overview