The Power of Inclusive Language

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