Global Diversity and Inclusion Certificate

Student News | Monday, January 13, 2020

Are you interested in learning more about yourself, our diverse Columbus State community, how you can increase cultural competence in your life, or how to cultivate equitable practices in the classroom and office?

The inaugural Global Diversity and Inclusion Certificate is a structured opportunity that focuses on developing greater cultural competence through strengthening knowledge, awareness, behaviors, and skills. No prior diversity, equity, or inclusion experience necessary. We’ve organized the series so participants start from the basics and conclude with the development of specific skills that you can apply to your life, your teaching, and your work. If this interests you, this certificate is for you.

The Diversity Certificate can also serve as an excellent addition to your resume and professional development goals. If you have questions, please contact Brett Welsh at bwelsh7@cscc.edu or 614-287-2426.

First semester results: To let you know how we’ve done, each of the six sessions had outstanding participant attendance numbers. Each session in the series saw anywhere from 18-37 attendees each Friday. That is an average of nearly 28 participants per session! By the end of the semester, over 50 percent of all participants completed three or more training sessions. 10 members of the Columbus State Community completed all six pieces of training, which accounted for a total of nearly twelve hours of commitment over the course of the semester.

Spring 2020 Trainings:

Title: Diversity 101 & 102

Date: Friday, January 24

Time: 12-2 p.m.

RSVP: https://connect.cscc.edu/engage/event/4818367

Title: Cultural Awareness

Date: Friday, February 21

Time: 12-1:30 p.m.

RSVP: https://connect.cscc.edu/engage/event/4820293

Title: Implicit Bias

Date: Friday, March 20

Time: 12-1:30 p.m.