Leading for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education
This course is open to professionals interested in learning more about leadership in higher education for a changing demographic or interested in developing their own leadership skills. The very idea that individuals can be taught to lead is not without its skeptics. Reasonable people, even some scholars in the field, point to the important traits, skills, and attributes that are observed in many visible leaders and contend that certain qualities necessary for effective leadership are not easily transmitted. To accept this premise and conclude that some people are born as natural leaders and others cannot be expected to lead at all is to make a mistake at the other end of the logical spectrum. We believe that leadership can be taught as long as it is concurrently nurtured, that most people possess a constellation of strengths around which they can construct their own leadership philosophy and approach, and that leadership development programming—if done well—can be transformative for organizers and participants.
Course Level Objectives:
Understand the historical narrative of institutions as well as institutional structures that have created instances of inclusion and exclusion in colleges and universities.
Describe how transformational leadership is enacted for diversity, equity, and inclusion in a complex and contested environment.
Compare legislative, governance, and public accountability and expectations in relation to contemporary issues in higher education.
Analyze the strategic diversity planning process and documents of a selected institution.
Recommend innovations and opportunities for transformational change at various levels of the ecological model using the strategic diversity planning process as a tool.
Status: Cultural Diversity
Cultural Diversity
Status: Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Diversity Equity and Inclusion Initiatives
Intermediate·Course·15 hours
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CG
5.0·Reviewed Mar 14, 2020
This course provides a thorough background for EDI training. Excellent source material. The course was much more substantial than anticipated.
JB
5.0·Reviewed Dec 1, 2020
I really enjoyed the inclusion of the covering HBCUs during this course. That was an unexpected and welcomed area of content. This course was very inspiring and I learned so much!
AS
4.0·Reviewed Oct 2, 2021
This was a useful introductory course. It could be improved by adding current research, current stories, and current changes in policy and practice.
HN
5.0·Reviewed Aug 10, 2022
I learnt important concepts and tools to address the question of equity and inclusion at higher educational institutions.
CT
5.0·Reviewed Jan 4, 2021
I would highly recommend this course to any higher education administrator who is seeking to expand their knowledge of leadership for equity, diversity and inclusion.
AW
4.0·Reviewed Feb 23, 2022
Some of the links appear to be outdated or no longer link to anything, but the course content was very valuable. Thank you.
CG
4.0·Reviewed Feb 9, 2018
It's a great course. Informative and very need for who wants to learn more about issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion and leadership in higher education.
MJ
5.0·Reviewed Apr 7, 2021
This course was highly supportive of processes I was familiar with but brought in a deeper way of thinking as well as new approaches.
MM
4.0·Reviewed Sep 16, 2024
Great course and content, however, I am unable to receive my certificate because of a peer-graded assignment that was never graded by my peers!
MG
4.0·Reviewed Sep 20, 2020
Great information and instructor. My only comment would be to update some course materials (one reading mentioned the use of CD ROMS)
RF
5.0·Reviewed Dec 2, 2020
Really liked this course. A lot of information that needs to be a focus for not only higher education but our country as a whole.
GH
5.0·Reviewed Nov 3, 2021
I enjoyed the readings and videos. The information was engagaing. There was history included to help us understand how things have changed. Well done!
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Kristi Harrison
5.0
·Reviewed Sep 25, 2018
It may sound melodramatic but I can honestly say that this course was life-changing. While I was already passionate about issues surrounding equity, diversity, and inclusion, this course galvanized my commitment and showed me that leading for equity, diversity, and inclusion is LEADING period. This course could help any person be a more inspiring, effective, and inclusive leader, regardless of whether that person's job officially deals with equity and inclusion.
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Asha Mathew
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 18, 2019
Fantastic course. Eye opening and succinct. Can’t ask for a better length of class lectures and work for a certification. I can’t wait to add this to my profile! Thanks!
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Maria J Vallejo
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 16, 2020
Thank you for putting together the readings, conferences, and interviews. They helped me to understand and to plan how to integrate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in my school.
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Sarah Valentine
4.0
·Reviewed Sep 17, 2019
Well organized and presents valuable information and thoughtful exercises on the subject of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Some of the lecture videos by Jon Burkhardt were very patronizing and included instances of biased language that seemed to have slipped under the radar. I would recommend this course but I would also urge the University to review the lecture videos and bring in an instructor of color who would not make such slips.
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Katya Solovyeva
4.0
·Reviewed Sep 26, 2017
The course is stimulating, but the materials can be long-winded; some of the readings are 50+ pages long, and it can be tough to assess which parts are relevant to the assignments and in how much depth to study them. That being said, the course provides excellent readings on diversity, equity, and inclusion and approaches the topic critically, not just from a standpoint of creating new programs, but emphasizing the need for institutional transformation.
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Evan R Murphy
5.0
·Reviewed Oct 23, 2017
Excellent course for anyone interested in learning more about diversity, inclusion, and equity in higher education. Course exposes the learner to the histories of exclusion which have shaped the American higher education landscape, how to identify bias of consciousness, and provides the opportunity to articulate what you have obtained by examining a diversity strategic plan. Would recommend not only for those in higher education, but for anyone interest in creating more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces and societies.
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Jovan McCoy
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 27, 2020
I thoroughly enjoyed the content of this course. I would agree with one of the prior students that the last 2 assignments were amazing. Having the experience of reviewing how my college's mission statement aligns with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion was a powerful exercise. I am not better equipped to add value to how our final strategic plan shapes up. This was an excellent course and I look to invest in more courses through the University of Michigan. Go Blue!
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BG Gamble
5.0
·Reviewed May 12, 2020
This was a great experience that in a way I wish was a bit longer. The materials were great and the videos were very relevant. The instructor presented well and it was good to hear the content presented in the lectures. The only drawback was that I was left wanting to have more direct input/feedback/interaction from our great instructor.
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Heather Hunt
5.0
·Reviewed Nov 1, 2019
I loved this course! I learned so much more about leading for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion than I realized I would. The instructor is fantastic. I hope to have the chance to hear him speak publically about these issues and how to make more positive and impactful advancements in higher education. I highly recommend this course!
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Sharon Garrett
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 2, 2020
I loved the course and I really loved the Professor Dr. John C. Burkhardt . He was fantastic as a professor and I learned so much from him and the videos that he included. This is a course that I would recommend to anyone who is interested in Higher Education and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
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Shane
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 1, 2021
I really enjoyed my time in this course. I found the course to be very informative and engaging. The course also utilized very accessible language which made it very easy to follow along. The material used was also very current. It was also great to connect with others from all over.
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alexis clarisse magdamit
5.0
·Reviewed Apr 5, 2021
It's been a pleasure to be a part of this course. I learn so much from this, very informative and all materials were delivered in a clear manner. As well as all activities were challenging that really enhances my intellectual and analytical skills.
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Edward Claxton
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 10, 2021
This is an excellent course. I have learned a lot about this subject and will be able to apply it as we are beginning a review at the College where I am an instructor.
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Christine Tempesta
5.0
·Reviewed Jan 4, 2021
I would highly recommend this course to any higher education administrator who is seeking to expand their knowledge of leadership for equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Carleen Graham
5.0
·Reviewed Mar 15, 2020
This course provides a thorough background for EDI training. Excellent source material. The course was much more substantial than anticipated.
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Sarah Pesi
5.0
·Reviewed Aug 23, 2017
This is must take class for anyone in Higher Education! Learn more about diversity! So relevant for everything going on in the world today!
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Glenn L (SaltNTilt)
5.0
·Reviewed Dec 19, 2018
Compelling readings and videos. Very eye-opening.
Main complaint: Not using gender-neutral pronouns.
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Scott Leppla
5.0
·Reviewed May 5, 2018
Excellent course for anyone in, or preparing for, a leadership position in higher education.
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Alvaro Rojas Pena
5.0
·Reviewed Jun 12, 2018
Fantastic material, online resources are user friendly. All can be applied to real life!
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Anthony Parker-GILLS
5.0
·Reviewed May 1, 2020
Great course i learned a lot that i plan on implementing in my next role.
