Hiring for Inclusive Excellence

Course Description

In an increasingly diverse world, many employment positions continue to struggle with underrepresentation. While many employers claim to hire the “best candidate” for the position, we know from decades of research that bias influences hiring practices in ways that promote non-performance-related exclusion. This course is designed to provide employers with the tools for inclusive recruitment and selection without sacrificing excellence. The course places emphasis on both the theory and practice of hiring for inclusive excellence and employing humanized talent management strategies.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion, participants will: 1. Increase their awareness of unconscious and conscious bias and how they affect hiring decisions.    2. Identify and demonstrate inclusive hiring practices.    3. Understand the role of hiring managers as gatekeepers.

4. Explore the legal and ethical ramifications for inequitable hiring, and how to mitigate its occurrence.

Summary of Course Completion Requirements

Complete five online asynchronous modules, inclusive of various lectures, readings/videos, activities and assessments. The final module concludes with a course review and comprehensive assessment.

Course Format

Online Asynchronous

Course Length

15 hours

Course Language

English

About the Instructor

Dr. Henry Tran: Associate Professor; Educational Leadership and Policies; USC College of Education

Dr. Spencer Platt: Associate Professor; Associate Director, Center for Innovation in Higher Education; USC College of Education

Course Requirements

Computer/Internet access

Continuing Education Credits For Course Completion

1.5