submitted by munawara@augsburg.edu
Federal policies may change, but Augsburg’s mission has not. We remain an engaged community committed to “intentional diversity in its life and work” and to educating students to become informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.
Living out that mission requires more than good intentions. It asks each of us to continue learning, reflect on how our experiences shape our interactions, and develop the skills to create a community in which students and colleagues of all identities can thrive.
The Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program offers faculty and staff a meaningful way to strengthen those skills. Through seven workshops, participants develop greater capacity to:
Communicate and navigate conflict across cultural differences
Recognize and interrupt unconscious bias
Create more welcoming and inclusive spaces
Better support LGBTQIA+ communities
Understand disability as an important dimension of diversity
Recognize and respond to microinequities
Engage thoughtfully and effectively across differences
Whether you are beginning the program or have only a few workshops remaining, you are encouraged to take the next step toward completing your certificate.
To view upcoming workshops and register for a session, click:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/events-calendar/
To learn more about the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program, workshop descriptions, and completion requirements, click:
https://sites.augsburg.edu/diversity/certificate-program/
Participation may no longer be required per federal policy, but the work remains central to who we are. Every employee contributes to the culture our students and colleagues experience. Completing the certificate is one tangible way to deepen that contribution and help bring Augsburg’s mission to life.