CG
5.0Reviewed Mar 13, 2020
This course provides a thorough background for EDI training. Excellent source material. The course was much more substantial than anticipated.
Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
This course is open to professionals interested in learning more about leadership in higher education for a changing demographic or interested in developing their own leadership skills. The very idea that individuals can be taught to lead is not without its skeptics. Reasonable people, even some scholars in the field, point to the important traits, skills, and attributes that are observed in many visible leaders and contend that certain qualities necessary for effective leadership are not easily transmitted. To accept this premise and conclude that some people are born as natural leaders and others cannot be expected to lead at all is to make a mistake at the other end of the logical spectrum. We believe that leadership can be taught as long as it is concurrently nurtured, that most people possess a constellation of strengths around which they can construct their own leadership philosophy and approach, and that leadership development programming—if done well—can be transformative for organizers and participants. Course Level Objectives: Understand the historical narrative of institutions as well as institutional structures that have created instances of inclusion and exclusion in colleges and universities. Describe how transformational leadership is enacted for diversity, equity, and inclusion in a complex and contested environment. Compare legislative, governance, and public accountability and expectations in relation to contemporary issues in higher education. Analyze the strategic diversity planning process and documents of a selected institution. Recommend innovations and opportunities for transformational change at various levels of the ecological model using the strategic diversity planning process as a tool.
Status: Leadership
Status: Diversity Programs
IntermediateCourse15 hours
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MJ
5.0Reviewed Apr 6, 2021
This course was highly supportive of processes I was familiar with but brought in a deeper way of thinking as well as new approaches.
JB
5.0Reviewed Nov 30, 2020
I really enjoyed the inclusion of the covering HBCUs during this course. That was an unexpected and welcomed area of content. This course was very inspiring and I learned so much!
AW
4.0Reviewed Feb 22, 2022
Some of the links appear to be outdated or no longer link to anything, but the course content was very valuable. Thank you.
CT
5.0Reviewed Jan 3, 2021
I would highly recommend this course to any higher education administrator who is seeking to expand their knowledge of leadership for equity, diversity and inclusion.
AS
4.0Reviewed Oct 1, 2021
This was a useful introductory course. It could be improved by adding current research, current stories, and current changes in policy and practice.
HN
5.0Reviewed Aug 9, 2022
I learnt important concepts and tools to address the question of equity and inclusion at higher educational institutions.
OF
4.0Reviewed Aug 17, 2017
Very interesting course and easy to follow. Sometimes a bit slow, since I suppose it's how the professor feels comfortable in front of the camera. Thanks for making this available to the world!
CG
4.0Reviewed Feb 8, 2018
It's a great course. Informative and very need for who wants to learn more about issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion and leadership in higher education.
EC
5.0Reviewed Mar 8, 2021
This is an excellent course. I have learned a lot about this subject and will be able to apply it as we are beginning a review at the College where I am an instructor.
MG
4.0Reviewed Sep 19, 2020
Great information and instructor. My only comment would be to update some course materials (one reading mentioned the use of CD ROMS)
JJ
5.0Reviewed Apr 17, 2022
I wish there was more information on tangible differences and ideas one could make or follow into higher education and access in higher ed.