Retention of a Diverse Education Workforce through Workplace Inclusion

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

1.     Gain strategies for engaging effectively with diversity and difference in the educational workforce,

2.     Develop the skills to conduct social and organizational change

3.     Develop an understanding of the significance of diversity, equity and inclusion, as it relates to employee work satisfaction and performance,

4.     Develop strategies to address and prevent harassment and discrimination

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

    • Welcome and Instructions (10 minutes)

    • Intro to the Training Site (10 minutes)

  • - Objective (10 minutes)

    - Readings (30 minutes)

    - Lecture (1 at 50 minutes or 2 at 25 minutes each)

    - Video (30 minutes)

    - Activity (30 minutes)

    - Assessment (30 minutes)

  • - Objective (10 minutes)

    - Readings (30 minutes)

    - Lecture (1 at 50 minutes or 2 at 25 minutes each)

    - Video (30 minutes)

    - Activity (30 minutes)

    - Assessment (30 minutes)

  • - Objective (10 minutes)

    - Readings (30 minutes)

    - Lecture (1 at 50 minutes or 2 at 25 minutes each)

    - Video (30 minutes)

    - Activity (30 minutes)

    - Assessment (30 minutes)

  • - Objective (10 minutes)

    - Readings (30 minutes)

    - Lecture (1 at 50 minutes or 2 at 25 minutes each)

    - Video (30 minutes)

    - Activity (30 minutes)

  • - Objective (10 minutes)

    - Course Review (1 hour)

    - Assessment (1 hour and 30 minutes)

    - Certificate of Completion