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Professional Development
Equity audits and climate assessments continue to reveal evidence of equity gaps within the higher education community. These institutions must respond to racism within their communities by developing and enacting concrete and fully accountable plans and strategies to create equitable working and learning environments for students, faculty, and staff.
Work on anti-racism is an ongoing process that should not rest on the shoulders of BIPOC (black, Indigenous and people of color) higher education leaders. Bravely Confronting Racism in Higher Education is a program that will enable participants to effectively confront issues of inequality and racism within higher education from various perspectives. By the end of the program, participants will join a community of support and develop a greater sense of empathy. They will also acquire the tools necessary to create a sustainable antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion practice for themselves, their institutions, and their communities.
"First, let me say that the program was amazing on every level (the facilitators, the panelists, and us, the students)! The information provided, the open and honest dialogues had, the thought provoking questions asked, prepares you, the individual to intentionally and bravely engage in the work of confronting racism." Audrey Redding-Raines, Ph.D., MPA, MSWTeaching Professor and Undergraduate Student Coordinator, Department of Social Work at Rutgers University-Newark
"First, let me say that the program was amazing on every level (the facilitators, the panelists, and us, the students)! The information provided, the open and honest dialogues had, the thought provoking questions asked, prepares you, the individual to intentionally and bravely engage in the work of confronting racism."
Audrey Redding-Raines, Ph.D., MPA, MSWTeaching Professor and Undergraduate Student Coordinator, Department of Social Work at Rutgers University-Newark
During this four-week virtual learning experience, participants will meet twice weekly to engage with practical tools and frameworks that focus on the behavioral aspects of a sustainable practice. Program structure includes live synchronous learning and supports participants as they begin to develop an action plan. A post-program webinar gives participants the opportunity to reflect and review their progress on plan implementation and reinforcement and maintain connections with their cohort.
Specific activities include:
You should plan to attend the live webinar orientation session on Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ET, as it will include useful introductory content and provide a valuable opportunity for face-to-face connection with fellow students and faculty. Live sessions with faculty will be held on the following dates from 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET.
Wednesday, October 16Friday, October 18Wednesday, October 23Friday, October 25Wednesday, October 30Friday, November 1Wednesday, November 6Friday, November 8
This program welcomes applications from both individuals and teams. First-time applicants need to create a Professional Education account to apply.
Individuals: Click the "Apply" button at the top of this page to log into your Professional Education account and access the application page. Proceed with the individual form until submission.
Teams: Designate one participant or an administrative staff member as the Coordinator.
Invoices: Invoices will only be available upon your acceptance.
Tuition assistance is available for this program on a need and application basis. Tuition assistance is granted based on participant and institutional needs. Requests for tuition assistance do not affect an applicant's prospects for admission. You may access the tuition assistance application after you have submitted your program application. Tuition assistance applications should be submitted at least one month prior to the final application deadline.