September 29 – October 19, 2025
Short Course
Description
This asynchronous 3-week course is offered for the purpose of providing both academic and faculty advisors with the information and resources necessary to increase equity and inclusion in their work. Participants will engage in a series of activities including, but not limited to discussion, case study analyses, and action planning. Participants will leave with a plan to implement equitable change(s) within their advising practice and or unit. Ultimately, the intent is that participants to not only have a plan upon completion but leave with the doors open to continue one’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) growth and journey.
From the Facilitator
Direct link: Intro to Equity and Advising
Course Learning Objectives:
- Describe characteristics of equitable and inclusive advising.
- Develop skills for self-awareness and reflection.
- Identify skills that promote strong, inclusive relationships with students.
- Review DEI resources and tools for engaging in continuous improvement.
- Create an action plan to address equity in advising.
Suggested Audience
Faculty (Full-time and part-time), Academic Advisors, Instructional Designers and Technologists, Faculty Developers/Trainers, and Concurrent Enrollment Instructors.
Estimated Time Commitment
Most participants are able to complete this course by committing 4-6 hours per week.
Reflect on your Professional Development
As you progress through this course, please consider how you can use the assignments as a way to highlight your work on your Professional Development Plan. Consider sharing your work with your leadership team.
Course Location
This course is hosted and facilitated using shared D2L Brightspace instance of Minnesota State called, MnSite.
Accommodations
The NED is committed to providing universal access to all of our events, we’d like to discover how we can make the event more inclusive so you can fully participate!
Machine generated captions are available in real-time for all Zoom events, however human generated CART (live caption) service and ASL interpretation can be requested with advanced notice (2 weeks) to make the event more accessible.
Please, let us know of any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation.
Questions?
Contact the Network for Educational Development.
RSVP Required
Use the RSVP tool below to register. In addition to Minnesota State faculty and staff, Concurrent Enrollment instructors are also welcome to join.
After registering, a calendar invite with details on how to join will be sent to you, please add this event to your calendar.