Inclusive Excellence and Development Training

This event is part of the Division of Talent and Inclusion's Inclusive Excellence Training and Development Series, a program that offers an array of resources and learning and professional development opportunities to assist employees with incorporating inclusive excellence, cultural competency, and equity into their day-to-day work, research, scholarship, teaching, and personal understanding around the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
 

Session Name: The Power of Inclusive Language 
The purpose of this session integrating inclusive language workshop is not to monitor words in the workplace, but rather to bring a sense of openness, curiosity, and respect to conversations. “By choosing to empower people with our words, we are sending a message that we value and respect the people around us. Inclusive language is only one part, but a critical part, of a cultural shift that will take time, but also results in a more diverse and welcoming environment.” (Source: https://joinhandshake.com/blog/employers/70-inclusive-language-principles-that-will-make-you-a-more-successful-recruiter/).

Learning Outcomes:

• Define what inclusive language is.
• Understand the case for inclusive language.
• Take-away practical tips for using more inclusive language.

Audience: Faculty and Staff

This event is part of the Division of Talent and Inclusion's Inclusive Excellence Training and Development Series, a program that offers an array of resources and learning and professional development opportunities to assist employees with incorporating inclusive excellence, cultural competency, and equity into their day-to-day work, research, scholarship, teaching, and personal understanding around the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

Session Name: Universal Design in the Workplace
What is Universal Design?

“Universal design for learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn” (CAST, 2011).

Universal design has been implemented with much success in the academic classroom setting and many of the principles can be applied to other functional areas within the college or university setting. This workshop will explore how to implement some aspects of UD in your work environment. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Learn how UDL can improve teaching and learning for all people.
• Explore how UDL can be applied in different functional areas within a college or university setting.
• Gain practical skills and strategies for implementing UDL in your work environment.
• Become familiar with resources and tools for supporting UDL implementation.

Audience: Staff and Faculty

This event is part of the Division of Talent and Inclusion's Inclusive Excellence Training and Development Series, a program that offers an array of resources and learning and professional development opportunities to assist employees with incorporating inclusive excellence, cultural competency, and equity into their day-to-day work, research, scholarship, teaching, and personal understanding around the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
 

Session Name: Fostering Psychological Safety 

This session is designed with managers in mind to help them take actionable steps to create Psychological Safety and foster inclusion and belonging on their teams and within their communities.

Learning Outcomes:

• Manage and assess your team’s psychological safety.
• Establish a framework for having brave conversations about inclusion and belonging with your team.
• Identify steps to build Psychological Safety on your team to foster inclusion.

Audience: Faculty and Staff

This event is part of the Division of Talent and Inclusion's Inclusive Excellence Training and Development Series, a program that offers an array of resources and learning and professional development opportunities to assist employees with incorporating inclusive excellence, cultural competency, and equity into their day-to-day work, research, scholarship, teaching, and personal understanding around the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

Session Name: Universal Design in the Workplace
What is Universal Design?

“Universal design for learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn” (CAST, 2011).

Universal design has been implemented with much success in the academic classroom setting and many of the principles can be applied to other functional areas within the college or university setting. This workshop will explore how to implement some aspects of UD in your work environment. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Learn how UDL can improve teaching and learning for all people.
• Explore how UDL can be applied in different functional areas within a college or university setting.
• Gain practical skills and strategies for implementing UDL in your work environment.
• Become familiar with resources and tools for supporting UDL implementation.

Audience: Staff and Faculty

This event is part of the Division of Talent and Inclusion's Inclusive Excellence Training and Development Series, a program that offers an array of resources and learning and professional development opportunities to assist employees with incorporating inclusive excellence, cultural competency, and equity into their day-to-day work, research, scholarship, teaching, and personal understanding around the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).
 

Session Name: The Power of Inclusive Language 
The purpose of this session integrating inclusive language workshop is not to monitor words in the workplace, but rather to bring a sense of openness, curiosity, and respect to conversations. “By choosing to empower people with our words, we are sending a message that we value and respect the people around us. Inclusive language is only one part, but a critical part, of a cultural shift that will take time, but also results in a more diverse and welcoming environment.” (Source: https://joinhandshake.com/blog/employers/70-inclusive-language-principles-that-will-make-you-a-more-successful-recruiter/).

Learning Outcomes:

• Define what inclusive language is.
• Understand the case for inclusive language.
• Take-away practical tips for using more inclusive language.

Audience: Faculty and Staff

This event is part of the Division of Talent and Inclusion's Inclusive Excellence Training and Development Series, a program that offers an array of resources and learning and professional development opportunities to assist employees with incorporating inclusive excellence, cultural competency, and equity into their day-to-day work, research, scholarship, teaching, and personal understanding around the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

Session Name: Recognizing and Dealing with Microaggressions
Create a more inclusive and respectful workplace for everyone!

This training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify and address microaggressions, subtle yet harmful behaviors that can create a hostile environment for marginalized groups.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn about the importance of Respect in the workplace
• Learn about Microaggressions
• Learn what you can do wen you are the target of microaggressions, when someone else is the target of microaggressions, or when you are doing microaggressions

Audience: Staff and Faculty

This event is part of the Division of Talent and Inclusion's Inclusive Excellence Training and Development Series, a program that offers an array of resources and learning and professional development opportunities to assist employees with incorporating inclusive excellence, cultural competency, and equity into their day-to-day work, research, scholarship, teaching, and personal understanding around the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

Session Name: Recognizing and Dealing with Microaggressions
Create a more inclusive and respectful workplace for everyone!

This training will equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify and address microaggressions, subtle yet harmful behaviors that can create a hostile environment for marginalized groups.

Learning Outcomes:

• Learn about the importance of Respect in the workplace
• Learn about Microaggressions
• Learn what you can do wen you are the target of microaggressions, when someone else is the target of microaggressions, or when you are doing microaggressions

Audience: Staff and Faculty

This event is part of the Division of Talent and Inclusion's Inclusive Excellence Training and Development Series, a program that offers an array of resources and learning and professional development opportunities to assist employees with incorporating inclusive excellence, cultural competency, and equity into their day-to-day work, research, scholarship, teaching, and personal understanding around the topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB).

Session Name: Allyship Training: Supporting BIPOC Communities in the Workplace
Allyship is a dynamic and intentional commitment that goes beyond mere acknowledgment, actively working to transform workplace cultures and societal landscapes. As we delve into the key points of allyship, it's essential to recognize its pivotal role in fostering Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. These key principles represent actionable steps that individuals can take to actively support and advocate for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. 

Learning Outcomes:

• Gain valuable insights into how allyship can become a driving force for positive change. 
• Gain knowledge about the specific experiences and challenges faced by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
• Develop practical strategies for advocating for and supporting BIPOC communities.
• Cultivate a genuine commitment to ongoing learning and self-reflection on issues of race and equity.

Audience: Staff and Faculty