It takes community to keep change in motion. As a way to promote and perpetuate the change happening at WashU, you are invited to join tomorrow, Tuesday, November 29th at 1:00pm for What Does It Mean to Be Here, Now? This is a chance to engage in open dialogue on equity and inclusion.

Register for What Does It Mean to Be Here, Now? and receive a link for the virtual space.   

Looking ahead to December? You can register now for the next discussion on Tuesday, December 13. 

The newest Foundations coursework center on increasing awareness of and opportunity to promote equitable outcomes. While every equity and inclusion conversation can strengthen staff and faculty's skills in this area, these two specific offerings focus on equity intentionally and exclusively.  

NEW! Foundations of an Inclusive & Equitable WashU

Dec. 8 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. CST | In Person

Explore the alignment of the University's mission, goals, and intentions within equity, diversity, and inclusion work. Begin to identify and apply how your role at the University is an inextricable contribution to the pursuit of equity.

Jan. 19 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST | Virtual 

Jan. 30 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CST | Virtual 

NEW! Foundations of an Equity Lens

Dec. 19 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. CST | In Person

Discuss and develop a working understanding of "equity," the idea of an "equity lens," and why and how it intersects with the University mission and your daily work.

Jan. 23 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. CST | Virtual

Change starts with awareness. We cannot change what we do not recognize. All “Foundations” courses strive to draw attention to the essential elements required for culture change.

Foundations of an Inclusive Workplace*

*Foundations of an Inclusive Workplace serves as an important entry point for all Academy sessions and satisfies the prerequisite for other coursework.

Dec. 6 | 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Virtual

Jan. 10 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST | Virtual

Jan. 18 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST | In Person

Change builds with understanding. “Skills” courses take a spiraled approach, using “Foundations” coursework as a baseline to further equitable, inclusive work at the individual level.

Skills for an Inclusive Workplace: Core Concepts*

Dec. 7 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST | Virtual

Every member of the WashU community is constructing the climate and culture we experience. In this interactive course and through discussion, participants explore ways they have agency and are able to strengthen skills they have that can ultimately shift towards increasing equity and inclusion. *Requires prerequisite be met.

Jan. 26 | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CST | In Person 

*Requires prerequisite be met.

Change flourishes with transformation. Every individual is capable of propelling change in their lives and those of others. These offered experiences foster sustained growth and expand it within a supportive community.