IExcel Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Certificate
Issued by
Virginia Commonwealth University
Earners of this badge are leaders who are able to build an empowering, fair, open and supportive environment in their workplace. They can cultivate a culture of inclusion and effectively manage individuals’ perceptual and psychological processes about difference and diversity. Earners are able to facilitate meaningful and productive interactions, especially in collaborative and team environments both within and outside the academic environment.
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Earning Criteria
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Apply to be accepted to participate in the Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Certificate program.
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Complete the noncredit certificate program consisting of 40 hours of course work. Courses are eight contact hours each and include four required courses and one specialty course. Required courses are: Fundamentals of Diversity and Inclusion; Implicit Bias and Microaggressions; Leading Diverse Teams; and Building an Inclusive Community. The specialty course consists of either Cultivating Inclusive Learning Environments; D&I in Healthcare; or Advancing Diversity and Equity in Corporate Settings.
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Complete a final capstone project for each course.