Awareness, Belonging, and Courageous Leadership

Diversity and Inclusive Leadership Online Certification

— Offered by College of Education and Health Professions —

The two-part Awareness, Belonging, and Courageous Leadership Certification challenges participants to examine and address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusive leadership in organizations. Participants are empowered with the leadership skills needed to support sustainable action that can lead to organizational transformation. Participants will utilize activities to explore their cultural lens, take stock of their social and cultural identities, engage in conversations that encourage trust and the building of authentic connections, unpack topics of privilege and microaggressions, and create an action plan for organizational change.

Two Parts Available

^$399^{per part}

- or -

^$599^{bundle 1 & 2}

Bundle parts 1 and 2 and earn Awareness, Belonging, and Courageous Leadership Certification.

U of A 10% discount available - view details

Technology Requirements

Course Access Information

Accessing Your Course

The process to finalize your enrollment into a class is not automated. Within 24 business hours you will receive an email with further information about how to access and begin your class. Please note that access to begin your class will be delayed if you register for a class on a weekend, a holiday, at the start of a U of A academic semester, when the U of A is closed for inclement weather, or when the U of A is closed for approx. 2 weeks over winter break.

Part 1

Understand the value of multiculturalism in society
Become aware of the ways that culture influences perceptions and leadership styles
Develop an understanding of the impact of bias in the workplace
Discuss tools needed to promote civility and compassion in our everyday lives

Also Included in Part 1

Community of Practice Component

Engage in open, honest discourse in a safe environment
Share tools and resources for best practices
Provide a network of support for participants

Online / Live Stream

8 Professional Development Hours

4 Course Sessions

Sep 12 – 15, 2023

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST each day

Community of Practice

Sep 21 and Sep 28, 2023

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST

Part 2

Create a framework for self-awareness, civility, and cultural consciousness
Develop an understanding of how personal culture influences interactions
Understand privilege, power, and perception in rehabilitation
Develop a plan for executing diversity, equity, and inclusion change strategies

Also Included in Part 2

Community of Practice Component

Engage in open, honest discourse in a safe environment
Share tools and resources for best practices
Provide a network of support for participants

Online / Live Stream

9 Professional Development Hours

Must complete Part 1 before taking Part 2

4 Course Sessions

Oct 3 – 6, 2023

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST each day

Community of Practice

Oct 12 and Oct 19, 2023

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm CST

Certification

Earn the Awareness, Belonging, and Courageous Leadership Certification by attending all days for Parts 1 and 2, plus complete Certification Quiz.

^$599^{/ bundle price}

17 professional development hours

Receive Certificate

Part 1

Sep 12, 2023

and

Part 2

Oct 3, 2023

Need Accommodations? Contact: rfreeman@uacurrents.org

Instructors

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Dr. Robin Freeman, Ed.D.

Director of U of A CURRENTS

Bio

Dr. Freeman is the Director of UA CURRENTS, a nationally recognized training and consultation center. She is a certified Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace trainer and has designed and delivered a range of supervisory leadership, management, and pathways to leadership academies, state, and national vocational organizations, and associations.

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Veronica C. Jackson, M.Ed.

Research Associate and Trainer

Bio

Veronica Cousette Jackson has a passion for enhancing leadership skills in others. During her years as a trainer and consultant for UA CURRENTS, she has created and implemented training curricula that prepared over 1000 youths with disabilities for their transition into the community after high school.

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Dr. Susan Flowers Benton, Ph.D., CRC

Assistant Professor, Department of Rehabilitation Psychology at Southern University Baton Rouge

Bio

Dr. Susan Flowers Benton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Psychology at Southern University. Her research interests are increasing health equity for those with aging, chronic illness, and memory disorders and increasing the diversity and inclusivity of biomedical research. She has received two NIH grants from the National Institutes on Aging. Susan has a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Psychology.

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Inger Neal, CDF, MRC, CRC

Business Relations Consultant, CSAVR

Bio

Inger Neal is a Business Relations Consultant with CSAVR. She is a Nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with more than 25 years of experience in leadership, creation, and implementation of employment services, and training opportunities that connect the dual customer. Inger is heavily involved in work with the diversity inclusion community, including the Greater Atlanta DisabilityIN, Vice President of the Georgia Rehabilitation Association, and the Georgia Rehabilitation Counselor & Educators Association. She holds an MRC from the University of Kentucky School of Rehabilitation Counseling and a BS degree from Piedmont College.

The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) is the world's largest rehabilitation counseling organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. The organization sets the national standard in certification for rehabilitation counselors, providing leadership, education, advocacy, and supporting research. Since 1974, CRCC has set the standard for competent delivery of quality rehabilitation counseling services through its nationally accredited and internationally recognized Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification program. In addition, CRCC sets the standards for the following national certification programs; the Certified Vocational Evaluation Specialists certification (CVEs) and the national Certified Rehabilitation Leadership certification (CRL). We are proud to include the Diversity, Inclusive Leadership Certificate program. We strongly believe that an extensive competency in diversity, inclusion, and equality is an integral part of every individual’s approach to leadership.

If you require documentation of CRCC hours, please contact Robin Freeman at rfreeman@uacurrents.org.

The Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation is composed of the chief administrators of the public rehabilitation agencies serving individuals with physical and mental disabilities in the States, District of Columbia, and the territories. These agencies constitute the state partners in the State-Federal program of rehabilitation services provided under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. The Council’s members supervise the rehabilitation of some 1.2 million persons with disabilities.

The NET (National Employment Team) offers business customers in the private and public sectors, a designated single point of contact to connect with qualified applicants, resources and support services in their local state area, multi-state, or national marketplace. The NET provides employment supports in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories.