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Foundations of DEI in the Workplace

A paid DEI training program for undergraduate students employed by LSA!

Help make LSA a more inclusive space for all students, and equip yourself to be a leader for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your future workplace. 

Registration for Fall 2024 will open late summer. 

PROGRAM GOALS:

1) Enhance your capacity to apply DEI skills in the workplace, at LSA and beyond

2) Reflect on how DEI influences your life experience

3) Expand your network with other LSA student leaders

PROGRAM AUDIENCE:

Open to all undergraduate students currently employed in an LSA unit. Graduate students are encouraged to view the Rackham DEI Certificate Program here

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

This professional development training is non-credit-bearing and will not show up on your transcript.

Students who participate in the training will progress through 12 hours of material, spread throughout the Fall semester, comprised of five DEI learning modules. This program is directly intended to increase your capacity to support LSA's anti-racism and DEI work. Each participant will receive a stipend of $165 upon completion of the training, as well as an exclusive DEI Advocate swag item.

WHEN: Tuesdays 3-5 PM (Oct 1-Nov 12)

WHAT: Six 2-hour sessions focused on key DEI topics

WHERE: In-person at 1040 LSA (Multipurpose Room)

WHEN: Fridays 2-4 PM (Oct 11-Nov 15)*

WHAT: Six 2-hour sessions focused on key DEI topics

WHERE: In-person at LSA 1280

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • Social IDs 
  • Professional IDs
  • Privilege 
  • Oppression 
  • Unconscious Bias
  • Racism & Anti-Racism
  • Allyship
  • Sustaining the Work through Self- and Community-Care

*We recognize that some of this year's Fall offering might conflict with upcoming religious holidays. If you are interested in the program and this is of concern to you, please note this under the accommodations question on the registration form and we will work with you.