Foundations of DEI in the Workplace

A paid DEI training program for undergraduate students employed by LSA!

Help make LSA a more inclusive space for all students, and equip yourself to be a leader for diversity, equity, and inclusion in your future workplace.

Registration for Fall 2024 will open late summer.

PROGRAM GOALS:

1) Enhance your capacity to apply DEI skills in the workplace, at LSA and beyond

2) Reflect on how DEI influences your life experience

3) Expand your network with other LSA student leaders

PROGRAM AUDIENCE:

Open to all undergraduate students currently employed in an LSA unit. Graduate students are encouraged to view the Rackham DEI Certificate Program here.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:

This professional development training is non-credit-bearing and will not show up on your transcript.

Students who participate in the training will progress through 12 hours of material, spread throughout the Fall semester, comprised of five DEI learning modules. This program is directly intended to increase your capacity to support LSA's anti-racism and DEI work. Each participant will receive a stipend of $180 upon completion of the training, as well as an exclusive DEI Advocate swag item.

WHEN: Tuesdays 3-5 PM (Oct 1-Nov 12)
WHAT: Six 2-hour sessions focused on key DEI topics
WHERE: In-person at 1040 LSA (Multipurpose Room)

WHEN: Fridays 1-3 PM (Oct 11-Nov 15)
WHAT: Six 2-hour sessions focused on key DEI topics
WHERE: In-person at TBD location.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Social IDs
Professional IDs
Privilege
Oppression
Unconscious Bias
Racism & Anti-Racism
Allyship
Sustaining the Work through Self- and Community-Care

FAQs

I have a major in LSA but I work for a non-LSA unit. Am I eligible to apply for the DEI training?
No, this program is only open to undergraduate students directly employed by LSA.

I am studying for a major outside of LSA, but employed by an LSA unit. Am I eligible to apply for the DEI training?
Yes, this program is open to undergraduate students directly employed by LSA regardless of your college, school or major.

Am I eligible to apply as a graduate student?
While not eligible for this program, graduate students are encouraged to apply to the Rackham Diversity Certificate Program here.

How much will we get paid?
You will be awarded a stipend of $180 for an estimate of 12 hours of participation.

What topics are covered in the training?
Topics include: (1) Social IDs, Professional IDs, (2) Privilege, Oppression, & Unconscious Bias, (3) Racism & Anti-Racism, (4) Allyship, and (5) Sustaining the Work through Self- & Community-Care.

Will this training program show up on my academic transcript?
This is a professional development training and will not be on your academic transcript. You are encouraged to list it on your resume, LinkedIn profile, internship or job applications, and other places you note your professional credentials.

More questions? Please contact: LSA-FDW-Leads@umich.edu

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