This course will help students to identify the historical foundations of diversity and inclusivity, as well as their impact on the changing dynamics of today’s work environments. Topics such as Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Title IX will be addressed, as well as current policies related to diversity and inclusion in organizations. Theories such as Emotional Intelligence, Implicit Bias, The Bystander Effect, as well as active intervention and training strategies, to the urgency and push for diversity and inclusions reflective in the demographic shifts of today’s workforce. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared to distinguish best practices in organizational Diversity & Inclusion and have the foundation to research and develop organizational diversity initiatives.
- Teacher: Andre Lessears