Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education

Delivery: Self-Paced Online

Duration: This course is 8 learning hours total. Participants have 6 months to complete.

In this course, participants will gain a deep understanding of social inequities in post-secondary contexts, exploring core concepts such as personal privilege and bias, systems of inequity, equity-seeking groups, and strategies for calling out racism. Through interactive modules, participants will learn to recognize and address inequities, fostering a more inclusive and equitable educational environment.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the foundations of social inequities in post-secondary contexts.
• Identify and reflect on personal privilege and bias.
• Analyze systems of inequity and their impact on different groups.
• Recognize and support equity-seeking groups.
• Develop strategies to address and call out racism in educational settings.

Course Outline

• Module 1: Understanding Social Inequities in Higher Education
• Module 2: Personal Privilege and Bias
• Module 3: Systems of Inequity
• Module 4: Equity-Seeking Groups and Anti-Racism Strategies

Recommended For

• Educators and administrators in higher education.
• Individuals interested in social justice and equity in education.
• Professionals seeking to create more inclusive learning environments.