Developing Inclusive Leaders
Building Capacity Cooperatively Across Chancellor-led Units
Inclusive Leadership Matters
The inclusive leadership development opportunities outlined below aim to: 1) promote understanding of how bias and discrimination along visible and invisible identity lines can disrupt recruitment and retention efforts, 2) highlight how issues of institutional culture impact climate and unit culture, and 3) build confidence in the ability of leaders to act in real time when instances of inequity appear.
Implementing the Diversity Plan
The University Diversity Strategic Plan highlighted building the capacity of leaders to create inclusive climates as one of five university priorities.
Inclusive Leadership Academy
The Inclusive Leadership Network hosts this cohort-based program to equip academic and administrative leaders to engage in critical self-reflection, foster positive relationships, and work toward institutional transformation within their scope and areas of responsibility.
Workshop Topics:
- "Equity Fundamentals for Leaders I & II" facilitated by Dr. Crystal Bedley and Kaylin Padovano, LMSW
- "Learning How to Mentor Across Difference" facilitated by the Faculty Diversity Collaborative
- "Leading Productive Conversations about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion" facilitated by Dr. Christine Goldthwaite and Dr. Herminio Perez
- "Assessing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Goals" facilitated by Dr. Christina Bifulco and Dr. Chris Drue
- "Orientation to Inclusive Leadership Academy" facilitated by University Equity and Inclusion in partnership with University Human Resources–Organizational and Talent Development
Courageous Gardening: Equity-Minded Leadership in Higher Education Virtual Learning Community
The Courageous Gardening: Equity-Minded Leadership in Higher Education (Academic Impressions) pilot virtual learning community provides opportunities for leaders from across the university to build the mindset and habits to create the best possible environments where everyone can flourish. Fall 2023 meeting dates are below and will meet for 60 minutes*: September 19, September 26, October 11, October 17, November 1, and November 16. Participation includes access to the Academic Impressions platform for supplemental capacity building.
*The September 19th session will last 90 minutes.
Learn how to translate concepts into practices that cultivate inclusive workplaces, such as:
- Skillfully challenge harmful and stereotyping behaviors;
- Grow in comfort with conflict inherent to equity, inclusion, and diversity;
- Engage in hiring and promotion practices that build and sustain inclusive working teams.
Stay Connected
Join our mailing list to be the first to know about upcoming events and enrichment opportunities!