Education and training
The Office of Inclusive Excellence offers professional development opportunities and educational workshops for faculty and staff related to topics of diversity, equity, inclusion, and intercultural competence. The Office of Multicultural Student Engagement offers programs, events, and workshops designed for students.
Bystander Intervention Trainings
In the Fall 2024 semester, our office is providing three bystander intervention trainings. The trainings, which are listed in the table below, are open to all current WSU students, faculty, and staff.
| Training Title | Date/Time | RSVP Links |
|---|---|---|
| Bystander Intervention to Stop Anti-Asian/American & Xenophobic Harassment | Oct. 17th from 4:00-5:30 PM | Events Calendar & Get Involved (for Students) |
| Bystander Intervention to Stop Islamophobic and Xenophobic Harassment | Nov. 12th from 4:00-5:30 PM | Events Calendar & Get Involved (for Students) |
| Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic Harassment | Nov. 19th from 4:00-5:30 PM | Events Calendar & Get Involved (for Students) |
Signature initiatives
Through education and training initiatives we seek to cultivate a campus community that is equitable and inclusive. Some of our key initiatives include but are not limited to:
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning & Development Series (DEI L&D Series)
- Juneteenth (Leading up to Juneteenth and during the week of Juneteenth)
- National Day of Healing from Racism
- Community Dialogue Circles
Workshops or training by request
We provide effective and engaging DEI and intercultural competence workshops by request for faculty and staff within Wayne State schools, colleges, departments, and divisions depending upon availability. Some of the most meaningful workshops are created in partnership and designed specifically for a department or team.
Examples of workshops include:
- Foundations of DEI
- Values, culture, and leadership
- Fostering deep self-awareness: Exploring our biases
- Identifying and interrupting microaggressions
- Relationships matter: Leading and supervising restoratively
Contact Alex Boesch, Director of Educational and Strategic Initiatives, at alex.boesch@wayne.edu if you have any questions.