Diversity & Inclusion Development Certificate

In this workshop, participants will learn about the ADDRESSING and Big 10+ models of cultural identity.  Participants will have an opportunity to reflect and apply these models to understand more about themselves as well as others.  The concept of cultural humility will also be introduced and explored.

In this course, participants will learn about the concepts of intersectionality and privilege, reflect on personal barriers that may impede self-awareness of privilege, and complete a privilege self-assessment.  Participants will also engage in critical self-reflection while exploring the intersectionality of their identity and how this impacts experiences of privilege within larger social systems using Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Model.  

In this course, participants will gain an understanding of the cycle of oppression, implicit bias, and microaggressions.  Attendees will also identify areas of personal bias using a self-assessment tool and reflect on how these may get enacted through microaggressions.  Finally, individuals will briefly be introduced to skills for responding if they become aware of enacting microaggressions.

In this workshop, participants will learn some basics about signs, symptoms, and prevalence of mental health disorders, as well as some prevailing cultural beliefs that contribute to stigma or barriers to help-seeking. Through discussion, self-reflective, and group activities, participants will explore these factors as well as learn skills for how to support and refer someone to campus or community resources.

In this workshop, the concepts of race, ethnicity, racism, racial and ethnic identity and anti-racism will be explored.  Participants will engage in self-reflection to expand their understanding of their racial identity development as well as personal experience of racial socialization.  Participants will also explore racial microaggressions as these relate to their experience at MSU.  The workshop will conclude with review of developing a racialized lens and practice applying this skill in one’s role at MSU.

In this workshop, participants will explore the concept of generational identity; review the 5 current generations in the United States; and identify some of the associated historical events, figures, and presumed characteristics of each generation.  Individuals will also explore their generational identity and personal biases that may be held with regard to other generations.  The workshop will conclude with skill development focused on engaging across the generations to apply in their role at MSU.

During this workshop participants will learn about veteran trends in the post 9/11 era, and how these trends are affecting the veteran student body here in Montana. Instruction will address the stereotypes and biases that exist about veterans and the reality of the challenges that face veterans transitioning to civilian life.  Finally, participants will engage in critical self-reflection to heighten awareness related to personal perceptions of veterans, explore biases, and learn how to support the intellectual and personal growth of our student veterans.

During this workshop, an interfaith panel discussion will explore questions relating to what is held sacred; religious and spiritual practices, beliefs, and biases; and the skills that support interfaith connections.  Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in critical self-reflection and exploration related to religion and spirituality, areas of bias related to this aspect of cultural identity, and how awareness of this aspect of cultural identity in others is beneficial at MSU.

During this workshop, participants will learn about systemic body size discrimination. There will be a particular focus on ways this impacts individuals within education systems. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in critical self-reflection and exploration regarding weight, body size, and related areas of bias. Additionally, this workshop will provide opportunity to increase acceptance and consider ways to enact change within MSU and the broader community.

In this workshop, participants will consider the concept of disability and its classifications, reflect on their socialization of ability and disability, and explore ableist bias and microaggressions.  More affirmative and inclusive practices as it relates to ability status will be reviewed and participants will have an opportunity to consider ways to implement these in their work at MSU.

This online course offering provides training to expand people’s understanding of the diverse American Indian people of Montana.  It includes background information on Indian Education for All, introduces Montana tribal nations, explores tribal nation educational resource material, and addresses frequently asked questions about Montana’s American Indian people. http://www.montana.edu/iefa/ 

**Note**  Completion of this course is tracked separately for university reporting as all MSU staff and faculty are asked to complete the IEFA online training.  As such, those seeking credit towards their Level 2 DID certificate with the IEFA course should email Terry at: [email protected] after completing it and he will confirm it in the tracking system.

For more information on the Safe Zone program, upcoming workshop dates, and workshop descriptions, visit this link:  Safe Zone Program.

**NOTE** Only one Safe Zone workshop may be used toward earning your Level 2 certificate. Due to documentation and tracking constraints, Safe Zone workshops will only count towards the Level 2 certificate if they were completed after January 1, 2020.