Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion courses

Engage in and advance the conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion by taking a course through Professional & Organizational Development (POD). Visit the online POD course catalog to see which courses are offered this quarter and to register.

DEI-focused offerings

A Practical Approach to Anti-Racism (typically offered summer and winter quarters)
BIPOC Staff Development Program
The Challenge of Allyship (typically offered summer and winter quarters)
Conversations About Race in the Workplace (typically offered summer quarter)
Creating an Inclusive Workplace Through Emotional Intelligence (typically offered spring and autumn quarters)
Exploration of Race in the Workplace: A Guide for Self-Study (offered quarterly)
Exploring Cultural Competence (typically offered summer and winter quarters)
Leadership for a Global Perspective (typically offered spring and autumn quarters)
Multi-Generational Workplace (typically offered summer and winter quarters)
Race, Bias, and Dissonance (typically offered spring and autumn quarters)
Reimagining Racial Inclusion (typically offered autumn and spring quarters)
Supervising in a Diverse Workplace (typically offered summer and winter quarters)
What’s the Word: Inclusivity in Language (typically offered summer and winter quarters)
Multi-Generational Workplace (typically offered summer and winter quarters)

Other POD classes that address aspects of diversity, equity and inclusion

Building a Positive Work Culture (offered quarterly)
Courageous Collaboration (typically offered spring and autumn quarters)
Employment Law and UW Policies (typically offered spring and autumn quarters)
Respectful Partnerships (typically offered spring and autumn quarters)
Training, Coaching, and Mentoring for Success (typically offered spring and autumn quarters)

In addition to the courses listed above, the Strategic Leadership Program also includes a diversity component; invitations for participation come from POD based on established criteria that includes a supervisor’s number of direct reports.