DEI Learning & Development Series

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Learning & Development Series (DEI L&D Series) is an annual calendar of DEI workshops for faculty and staff. These interactive workshops are designed to foster intercultural competence through critical self-reflection and dialogue with peers.

  • The workshops are highly interactive and engaging for participants.
  • RSVPs are required for attendance. Staff and faculty RSVP via the Wayne Events Calendar. Some workshops have a capacity limit.
  • All workshops are synchronous with scheduled dates and times.
Fall 2024 Trainings Date/Time RSVP Links Zoom or In-Person?

Bystander Intervention to Stop Anti-Asian/American & Xenophobic Harassment 

(Facilitated by Right To Be)

Oct. 17th from 4:00-5:30 PM

Events Calendar & Get Involved (for Students)

Online - Zoom Link Sent After RSVP

Intercultural Conflict Styles: Understanding Ourselves and Others (Year of Focus Event)

(Facilitated by Alex Boesch, PhD)

Oct. 29th from 12:00 - 2:30 PM

Events Calendar (Food provided, RSVPs Limited) In-Person - Student Center

What is Inclusive Excellence?

(Facilitated by Donyale Padgett PhD & Alex Boesch, PhD)

Oct. 30th from 3:00-4:00 PM Events Calendar Online - Zoom Link Sent After RSVP

Identifying and Interrupting Microaggressions

(Facilitated by Alex Boesch, PhD)

Nov. 4th from 1:30-3:00 PM Events Calendar Online - Zoom Link Sent After RSVP

Bystander Intervention to Stop Islamophobic and Xenophobic Harassment

(Facilitated by Right To Be)

Nov. 12th from 4:00-5:30 PM

Events Calendar & Get Involved (for Students)

Online - Zoom Link Sent After RSVP

Respond and Support: Using Restorative Practices to Guide Our Efforts

(Facilitated by Alex Boesch, PhD)

Nov. 18th from 1:00-3:00 PM Events Calendar Online - Zoom Link Sent After RSVP

Bystander Intervention to Stop Antisemitic Harassment

(Facilitated by Right To Be)

Nov. 19th from 4:00-5:30 PM

Events Calendar & Get Involved (for Students)

Online - Zoom Link Sent After RSVP

Foundations of Inclusion

(Facilitated by Alex Boesch, PhD)

Dec. 3rd from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Events Calendar Online - Zoom Link Sent After RSVP

We are committed to providing learning opportunities that make a difference on campus. In an effort to be transparent about the impact of this series, we have provided cumulative data from participants who completed post-workshop assessments since the series began. 

DEI L&D Series (1-5 scale, 5 is high)  Mean Score
Overall Satisfaction with Workshops 4.79
Chosen Content Supported Learning and Dialogue 4.79
Small Group/Break-Out Room Dialogues 4.72
Large Group Discussion 4.69
Content was Relevant to Work Environment 4.82