Diversity Training

At the end of the program, the participant should be able to:

• Address issues of bias and intolerance in constructive and transformational ways
• Appreciate the importance and usefulness (in the workplace and learning space) of human differences
• Evaluate the nuances and textures of cultural identity, behaviors and dispositions of themselves and others
• Develop strategies and practices to promote, welcome and enhance diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at Adelphi University

• Diversity and Cultural Competence in Higher Education (3 hours)
  This workshop provides an overview and rationale for the importance of promoting diversity and cultural competence in higher education. The workshop addresses issues related specifically to race, ethnicity, gender, class and intersectionality.
  (Prerequisite: None)
• Addressing Racism (3 hours)
  This workshop defines racism and provides illustrations of its influence in the workplace, on‐campus and in the classroom. The workshop participants will explore strategies for recognizing racism, as well as actions to take to diminish its influence.
  (Prerequisite: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Higher Education)
• Confronting Implicit Bias and Micro-aggressions (3 hours)
  This workshop helps participants recognize implicit biases and micro‐aggressive behavior that may exist in themselves and others, particularly as it relates to race, religion, gender and gender identity, class, ethnicity and people with disabilities.
  (Prerequisite: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Higher Education and Addressing Racism)
• Gender Bias and Title IX (3 hours)
  This workshop explores gender stereotypes and bias (both conscious and unconscious), with particular emphasis on Title IX. The workshop focuses on such issues as gender bias in the workplace and classroom and provides an overview of the federal law, as well as its history and implications in higher education.
  (Prerequisite: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Higher Education and Addressing Racism)

All participants must choose one or more from the following course options to complete the certificate.

• SafeZone Training (3 hours)
  A SafeZone is a place where all people can feel safe, supported and welcome, particularly members of the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender communities. This workshop explores micro-aggressive and discriminatory behavior; inclusive language use; the complexity of sexual identity, as well as specific actions that can be taken by individuals and groups to become allies and create SafeZones.
  (Prerequisite: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Higher Education & Addressing Racism)
• The Americans with Disabilities Act: Issues of Access (2 hours)
  Using the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as its foundation, this workshop addresses the nuances of disability etiquette; legal responsibility and accountability; and awareness concerns from an equity and access perspective.
  (Prerequisite: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Higher Education & Addressing Racism)
• White Privilege (3 hours)
  The workshop will help participants explore issues, behaviors and practices of white privilege through techniques utilizing non‐judgmental approaches to anti‐racism and intercultural competence, particularly in the work place.
  (Prerequisite: Diversity and Cultural Competence in Higher Education & Addressing Racism)

Capstone Experience: Becoming a Diversity Change Agent
This Capstone Experience is taken at the completion of the program. Participants will work closely with a facilitator to explore service learning or experiential activities either that can be accomplished on campus or in local communities.