Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights-Related Education, Training and Professional Development

This is an interactive workshop designed to build an inclusive and safe environment for 2SLGBTQ+ Carleton community members. The workshop provides a non-judgmental learning space, raises awareness about the barriers 2SLGBTQ+ community members may experience, helps participants develop language and skills to provide appropriate support and resources available at Carleton and in the larger community. Workshop length is dependent on the group size.

This two-part Anti-Black Racism Education Workshop provides participants with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to recognize, understand, and address anti-Black racism within our university community and beyond. The workshop combines self-directed online learning with interactive in-person discussions, reflection, and skill-building. By the end, participants will gain a deeper awareness of the history and realities of anti-Black racism in Canada, as well as practical approaches to fostering equity and helping make our campus a more inclusive and welcoming place for everyone.

• Part One: Online Learning
  • In this module, participants will engage with foundational concepts, key terms, and historical context related to anti-Black racism. Through readings, videos, and reflection questions, learners will build a shared understanding that prepares them to contribute to a more inclusive university environment and to take part in deeper conversations during the in-person session.
• Part Two: In-Person Workshop
  • The in-person session focuses on dialogue, case studies, and collaborative exercises that bring the online learning to life. Participants will practice recognizing and responding to anti-Black racism, share experiences, and explore strategies for meaningful change that strengthen equity and inclusion on our campus.

This 1-1.5 hour session focuses on defining different terms and concepts within equity, diversity, and inclusion and Carleton University’s current Human Rights Policy. Participants will be able to apply these concepts and definitions to their own roles through activities, reflections, and discussions.

This 3 hour workshop is designed to explore the dynamics of cross-cultural interactions and will provide participants with the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to interact, communicate and provide support effectively across cultural differences. Among the learning outcomes are an ability to understand common barriers and challenges to intercultural communication, to examine the impact of assumptions and bias in cross-cultural communication, and to identify skills and strategies that support respectful interactions in diverse cultural contexts.

This 2-3 hour workshop focuses on how to implement and enhance inclusive and equity-driven pedagogical practices in undergraduate and graduate courses. The session begins with a discussion of key considerations and strategies for creating or bolstering EDI-informed:

• Course design processes;
• Curricular content curation;
• In-class teaching practices (virtual and in-person); and,
• Assessment/grading approaches.

The second part of the session creates a space for faculty and instructors to engage in a discussion with each other and the workshop facilitator about strategies, successes, challenges, and/or questions regarding engaging in EDI-driven pedagogy.

This workshop is tailored to meet the needs of each staff and academic departments. This 3 hour workshop is designed for participants to reflect on how systems of power, privilege, and oppression manifest in the workplace and society at large. It will provide a high-level overview of the institutional, cultural, and individual levels of oppression, while contextualizing how these produce everyday forms of discrimination. The workshop will walk through key concepts and delve into practical steps required to foster an inclusive environment.

This workshop focuses on how to set the foundation for and engage in challenging classroom conversations. The session begins with an overview of key considerations and tangible strategies for navigating challenging classroom dialogue, with a focus on: 

• Instructor preparation to facilitate challenging classroom conversations
• Preparing students to engage in challenging classroom conversations
• Addressing issues that arise during challenging conversations

The second part of the session creates a space for faculty and instructors to talk through relevant scenarios and engage in a discussion with each other and the workshop facilitator about strategies, successes, challenges, and/or questions around navigating challenging conversations in their courses.

This is a 1-1.5 hour online asynchronous training module that explores: Carleton University’s policies and procedures on employment equity, unconscious bias and its impact in the hiring process, and equitable and inclusive considerations and practices in faculty recruitment and hiring. This module provides an opportunity for faculty hiring committee members to familiarize themselves with relevant Carleton policies and consider how they can support and uphold equitable and inclusive recruitment and hiring processes.

This 2.5-3.5 hour workshop focuses on how to create classrooms that are attentive to and affirming of the needs of students of all genders. This session covers the following topics:

• Why it is important to create an inclusive campus for trans and non-binary (TNB) students, staff, and faculty
• Terminology and definitions related to gender identity
• Best practices for pronoun use
• Relevant human rights legislation and university policies
• Exploring a Critical Trans framework for education
• Practical application of gender affirming care in the classroom

The session concludes with an opportunity for faculty and instructors to engage in a discussion with each other and the workshop facilitator about strategies, successes, challenges, and/or questions around Trans and non-binary inclusion in the classroom.

This 1-1.5 hour workshop focuses on how to be a leader through an intersectional lens. Participants who attend the session will be able to:

• Define the concept of “intersectionality”.
• Identify their own intersecting identities.
• Reflect on how their identities position themselves in relation to others (ie. recognize how power dynamics amongst different roles can influence interactions and relationships amongst team members and how to navigate mindfully).
• Recognize tools to help create inclusive team environments as leaders.

An online, asynchronous human rights module is available to undergraduate students to support equity, inclusion and anti-oppression education at Carleton.

Designed to take 60 to 90 minutes to complete, it introduces key human rights concepts and explores how these principles are upheld at Carleton in alignment with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Action Plan (Section 9.2)

Instructors are invited to share the module with students by mentioning it in class, in the course syllabus and/or Brightspace to encourage participation. For instructors who are interested in extending students’ learning and engagement in the module content, there is a short document that provides some suggestions for add-on assignments and activities that can be brought into their courses. Instructors may choose to offer credit for completion and/ore integrate module content into course materials or discussions

Students who complete the module and all its components will receive a certificate of completion and a Brightspace badge.

Based on initial data collected, the majority of students report their knowledge and familiarity with key concepts related to human rights is higher upon completing the module than prior to their engagement with the module.

For those interested in incorporating the module into teaching or exploring related discussions, Krista Craven, Equity and Inclusion Learning Specialist (kristacraven@cunet.carleton.ca), is available to provide resources and pedagogical support.