The Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Certificate Program through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is for students interested in exploring concepts centered around differing ideas and perspectives, gaining the knowledge necessary to create inclusive communities, and advocating for their peers and the rights of others.
To help explore and gather various experiences and information, we offer two (2) pathways for the certificate programs designed to fit diverse participants' interests, passions, and schedules.
Pathway ONE: Educational Programs/Workshops
The Education Workshop Pathway helps students develop greater self-awareness, gain an understanding of identity and foundational knowledge about communities, explore intrapersonal components, and develop advocacy skills.
Participants must attend Eight workshops in (1) academic year.
Pathway TWO: Cultural Programming and Engagement
The Cultural Programming and Engagement pathway aims to provide participants diverse cultural knowledge, focusing on heritage awareness, cultural celebration, and current worldviews. In this certificate program, participants can explore interpersonal elements, accept and celebrate differing cultures and perspectives, and engage in inclusive community building and collaboration.
Participants must attend TEN engagements in (1) academic year.
The J.E.D.I. Certificate Program is a self-guided experience. You choose the events, workshops, and programs based on your schedule. You can receive a J.E.D.I. certificate by participating and completing one or both pathways’ list of approved events and seminars. Check out the list of events that are open for the fall semester.
Education Pathway Fall 2024 Sessions
Unconscious Bias
Thursday, Sept. 12
Union Meeting C 12 Noon - 1 p.m.
Small Actions, Big Consequences
Monday, Sept. 19
Union Meeting C 4 - 5 p.m.
Intercultural Communications
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Union Meeting C 12 Noon - 1 p.m.
Small Actions, Big Consequences
Thursday, Oct. 16
Union Meeting C 4 -5 p.m.
Cultural Program Pathway Events
Sept. 10 | Student Senate Civic Engagement event
Sept 17| Hispanic Heritage Movie Night: No Mas Bѐbes
Sept 30 | Hispanic Heritage Month activity: Latin Dance Party
Oct 3| Payton Head- Student Activist
Oct 8 |LGBTQ+ Movie Night: OUTstanding: A Comedy Revolution
Oct 10 | H.O.T. Topic Open Discussions
Oct 23| Ploghoft Lecture Series Dr. Toby Jenkins
Oct 22 | Let's prepare for elections
Oct 29 | LGBTQ+ History Month activity: Love is Love Bracelet Making Event
Nov 12 | Native American History Month Movie Night: Killers of Flower Moon
Nov 14| Eric Hernandez- Native American Hoop Dancer
Nov 19 |Native American History Month Movie Night-Dream Catchers
