Certificate Descriptions and Requirements
Introductory
The focus of this certificate is to: help faculty examine their beliefs about human diversity in all of its forms; deepen cultural competency in the classroom and workplace; increase understandings of equity and inclusion; and gain knowledge across the broad range of diversity issues. Through direct engagement and community building, the variety of workshops, faculty learning communities, and trainings for the INCLUSIVE certificate examine issues of diversity and higher education, with a specific focus on concerns at CSUF, as well as how we can work collaboratively to increase retention and achievement at all levels – for students, faculty, and staff. INCLUSIVE offerings encourage participants to explore their own beliefs about diversity, gain knowledge about how diversity, equity, and cultural identity influence higher education, and how the development of cultural empathy can create inclusive classrooms and workplaces as we work together to increase retention.
- Look for workshops tagged INCLUSIVE in the FDC Newsletter emailed out every Thursday. Each inclusive training will provide the amount of credit. Once you have completed 12 INCLUSIVE credits through different workshops, faculty learning communities, and/or trainings, you may submit a list of your courses and complete an online reflection found at INCLUSIVE Reflection.
- To be awarded an INCLUSIVE certificate, your reflection answers must demonstrate substantive reflective thought and provide specific and concrete examples for each question. Courses and the written reflection must be completed and submitted within a two-year timeframe.
Advanced
The Advanced INCLUSIVE certificate demonstrates sustained commitment to diversity and inclusion at CSUF. Meeting the requirements for the Advanced certificate means that you have completed over 25 hours of training on human diversity.
- The focus of this certificate is to: help faculty examine their beliefs about human diversity in all of its forms; deepen cultural competency in the classroom and workplace; increase understandings of equity and inclusion; and gain knowledge across the broad range of diversity issues.
- Through direct engagement and community building, the variety of workshops, faculty learning communities, and trainings for the INCLUSIVE certificate examine issues of diversity and higher education, with a specific focus on concerns at CSUF, as well as how we might work collaboratively to increase retention and achievement at all levels – for students, faculty, and staff.
- INCLUSIVE offerings encourage participants to explore their own beliefs about diversity, gain knowledge about how diversity, equity, and cultural identity influence higher education, and how the development of cultural empathy can create inclusive classrooms and workplaces as we work together to increase retention.
- Look for workshops tagged INCLUSIVE in the FDC Newsletter emailed out every Thursday. Each inclusive training will provide the amount of credit. Once you have completed 25 credits, submit a list of your courses and complete an online reflection found at INCLUSIVE - Advanced Reflection.
To be awarded an ADVANCED INCLUSIVE certificate, your reflection answers must demonstrate substantive reflective thought and provide specific and concrete examples for each question. Courses and the written reflection must be completed and submitted within a two-year timeframe.
Outcomes
- Inclusive programming is designed to foster collaborative understandings and cultivate respect for diversity in teaching and learning, thereby increasing communication across differences in ways that promote the dynamism of a culture of learning
- Inclusive programming is designed to foster collaborative understandings and cultivate respect for diversity in teaching and learning, thereby increasing understanding of the varying funds of knowledge students bring into our classrooms in ways that help develop student agency, achievement, and retention
Eligibility
INCLUSIVE workshops, activities, and resources are open and available to all who are interested in applying and/or participating, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity, national origin, or any other protected status.
