The Art & Science of DEI

In today’s workplace, there is a critical need for employees to understand how issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) impact their work, and the work of their colleagues. Through exposure to a variety of DEI approaches, practices, and tools, students will learn that teams with many backgrounds and perspectives result in better outcomes, and encourage active listening, empathy, and connection. Deepen your knowledge, access best practices and tools, and cultivate the support needed to launch any DEI professional’s work.

The Piper Center for Vocation & Career is partnering with The Diversity Institute to offer a 3-session training program to students interested in gaining a better understanding of DEI in the workplace. Students will receive a Professional Certification of Completion. The Piper Center will pay for all certification expenses.

Deadline Extended! Submit your application by Monday, October 17.

The specific objectives of this program are to:

Explore the history of DEI in the workplace and its evolution as an industry
Learn to identify the core DEI competencies employers seek and create a sustainable career path
Understand the different frameworks you can use to focus your DEI initiatives and learn to discern the types of organizations that would be the best fit for you
Deconstruct the practice of counting people and deepen your understanding of history’s role in who gets counted and who counts
Design a digital DEI toolkit with best practice assessments, strategies, and resources to set you up for success

Understanding the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Landscape

Sunday, October 23 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm | St. Olaf College

You will explore the history of DEI in the workplace and its evolution as an industry. Identify the competencies employers seek. You will also begin to understand the different frameworks you can use to focus your DEI initiatives so that you can identify the types of organizations that would be the best fit for you.

Coaching for Inclusion

Sunday, November 6 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm | St. Olaf College

Understand how society classifications like Race, gender and class impact experience, opportunity, and access. You will also practice an approach to coaching that will strengthen your ability to meet people where they are at on their DEI journey.

Preparing for the Future of DEI

Sunday, November 13 | 1:00pm – 3:30pm | St. Olaf College

DEI practitioners need tools to do the work at hand. In this session, we will explore and practice applying tools that you can begin using right away. You will also mind-map how DEI will develop over the next decade and strategies for staying ahead of the curve. By the end of this class, you will have a clearer vision on how you want to be a part of the change!

First-years, sophomores, junior and seniors
Any academic discipline is welcome
Strong interest in the subject matter
Able to effectively work as part of a team

Cecilia Stanton Adams-2022

Workshop Leader

Cecilia Stanton Adams, MA is a sociologist and entrepreneur committed to creating innovative approaches to strengthening leadership development and diversity efforts. She is most noted for her ability to foster paradigm shifts, change behavior, and empower individuals, teams, and communities. She is an award-winning trainer and was recognized for outstanding research on unconscious bias by the American Psychological Association.

Stanton Adams is a visionary leader with more than 15 years of experience as a strategic diversity expert. She is currently working with Diversity leaders and champions from educational institutions, nonprofits, government agencies, and corporations to develop and execute strategic diversity initiatives.

Meghan McMillan

Meghan McMillan (she, her, hers)

Associate Director, Ole Career Launcher, Innovation and the Arts

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P507-786-3565

Emcmill2@stolaf.edu

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