Office of Human Resources
Training & Organizational Development
Diversity & Inclusion Certificate Series
The Diversity & Inclusion Council is proud to introduce the Florida State University Diversity & Inclusion Certificate. The certificate creates an opportunity for faculty and staff to explore strategic areas around diversity and to learn more about the ways in which they can assist in creating a welcoming and inclusive campus for all. The Diversity & Inclusion Certificate is a partnership between the Center for Leadership & Social Change, Human Resources and other diversity-related offices and programs across the university.
Upon completing required core sessions, electives and submission of the Theory to Action Project, email the completion form to training@fsu.edu. Participants must have their supervisor's approval to attend classes if they occur during the employee's regular working hours. For additional program information, contact the Office of Training and Organizational Development at training@fsu.edu, 850-644-8724.
The FSU Diversity & Inclusion Program requirements are:
Curriculum
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FSU Diversity & Inclusion Certificate: An Introduction & Overview
This online course introduces participants to the purpose and goals of the FSU Diversity & Inclusion Certificate. The Introduction & Certificate Overview presentation provides information about the program, program requirements as well as various resources you will be interacting with during your experience. This online course site will also serve as a repository for non-certificate elective and Theory to Action Project submissions. (PDDI01)
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D&I Core Session 1 - Cultural Competence & Higher Education
This workshop will provide participants with an understanding of multiculturalism and cultural competence within the broad context of higher education. This session will focus on enhancing our awareness, knowledge and skills in the area of multicultural competence in order to work more effectively with diverse student, faculty and staff populations. Our university's efforts related to diversity will be discussed and participants will explore the connection between multicultural competency and their professional role at the university. (PDDI02)
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D&I Core Session 2 - Cultural Competence in Administration & Management
The purpose of this workshop is to explore cultural competence as it relates to the administrative, management, and leadership tasks common throughout our campus environment. Participants will reflect on how diversity influences leadership, planning, and teamwork in their areas. The multicultural competencies associated with meaningful and culturally relevant services are identified, and strategies for developing these competencies are explored. (PDDI03)
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D&I Core Session 3 - Cultural Competence in Teaching & Research
This workshop will focus on exploring the awareness, knowledge and skills required by instructors and faculty in their central roles as educators in transforming higher education through teaching and research. During the session participants will explore recommendations related to multicultural competence in research and teaching, curricular transformation, and assessment. (PDDI04)
Elective sessions are offered to provide an opportunity for faculty, administrators, and staff to explore specific areas of interest or gaps in understanding in an effort to deepen specialized knowledge in this professional development experience. Certificate Electives are developed in collaboration with academic and administrative departments on campus, as well as community organizations that specialize in areas that incorporate diversity and inclusion strategies. In addition to Certificate Electives, there are also Additional Electives located on and off campus. These additional electives include the Social Justice Ally Training, as well as attending professional conferences and various community speakers and training workshops that cover topics that include diversity and/or inclusion themes. Additional Electives require the submission of a non-certificate elective form located in the D&I Intro & Overview Course Materials.
ADA: Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act: Learn how to navigate through the minefields of employment law by examining issues related to Disability Law at the Federal, State, and University Policy level. Participants will gain an understanding of the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and what constitutes discrimination against a person with a disability. (COADA2 or COADAO)Equal Opportunity & Compliance: Examines issues related to Equal Employment Opportunity Law at the Federal, State, and University Policy level. Participants will gain an understanding of anti-discrimination law and discuss guidelines on how to recognize and avoid discriminatory behaviors at work. (COEE01)
Embracing Diversity: The objectives of this training are to provide employees with knowledge and resources to create inclusive, harassment-free workplaces; promote reporting of inappropriate behavior and ensuring efficient response; and introduce available resources to support diversity and inclusion at FSU. (CODIV2)
Bridging Cultures III: Managing Intercultural Conflict: This workshop will introduce participants to various styles of intercultural conflict management and negotiation processes. Participants will learn how to assess their cultural management style in order to be more effective when working across cultures and manage cultural issues successfully. (CSMIC1)
Allies and Safe Zones 101: This workshop is a basic training in allyship and contemporary LGBTQ issues. Please visit sga.fsu.edu/safe_zone for more information. (PDSZ01)
Allies and Safe Zones 201: Trans Ally is a two-hour training that will engage participants in understanding trans* identities, gender variance, socialized gender expectations, intersex identities, and becoming allies to people with trans* and other gender variant identities. Please visit sga.fsu.edu/safe_zone for more information. (PDSZ02)
Allies and Safe Zones 301: These "Train the Trainer" workshops allow attendees to learn how to facilitate Allies and Safe Zones trainings under the guidance of the Safe Zone coordinator. Please visit sga.fsu.edu/safe zone for more information. (PDSZ03)
Prejudice Reduction Workshop: Through this workshop, participants can expect to experience progressive exercises that will examine the information and misinformation we have learned about groups other than our own; the ways in which we have internalized stereotypes about our own social identity groups; ways to effectively respond to micro aggressions and other oppressive behaviors that create dialogue ultimately leading to positive change. The workshop is rooted in audience participation and active listening using a series of personal reflection, pair and share, and small-group activities. (PDNCBI)
As the capstone to the Diversity & Inclusion Certificate, each participant who has successfully completed the three (3) Core Sessions and three (3) Elective Sessions will be charged with creating and delivering a Theory to Action Project.
The project will serve as a demonstration of the learning that took place throughout the completion of the certificate workshops and events. Each project should include a detailed description of the project, as well as a projected timeline for completion. Please be sure to upload all supporting materials. The Theory to Action Project development should not begin until all three (3) Core Courses have been successfully completed. Participants track their own progress using the D&I Certificate Completion Form. Once you submit your Theory to Action Project, please scan and email the completion form to training@fsu.edu. The D&I Certificate Review Committee will then review your Theory to Action Project.
Examples of a Theory to Action Project might be:
- A program for students
- An update in curriculum (design or readings)
- Submission of an article for publication or conference presentation proposal or presentation
- Presentation for faculty, staff, departmental colleagues or students in one's area of work.
Note: Redelivering a D&I Certificate Training course to one's own department does not count as a Theory to Action Project.
More detailed information and instructions for the Theory to Action Project submission are located under “Modules” in the D&I Overview in Canvas.
