Inclusive Excellence Cohort Certificate Program

The Division of Diverse and Inclusive Excellence is hosting the KSU Inclusive Excellence Certificate Program (IECP). The program provides a valuable professional development opportunity for faculty and staff who want to increase their knowledge about inclusive excellence. In addition, it will offer participants an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of inclusive excellence and connect and engage with colleagues from across the university who are committed to and want to learn more about diversity, inclusion, equity, and excellence. 

IECP is a scholarly initiative open to faculty and staff and limited to thirty participants. To pursue this professional development opportunity, you must first complete an online application. 

Application window for the 2024 Cohort will open on Monday, November 13, 2023 and close on November 30, 2023 at 5pm.

The Goals

The Inclusive Excellence Certificate Program (IECP) seeks to:

• Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture and environment at Kennesaw State University.
• Equip participants with tangible skills to navigate issues around difference.
• Provide participants with a shared experience and language as it pertains to diversity and inclusion.

Expectations

The Inclusive Excellence Certificate Program (IECP) seeks to:
-Foster diversity of thought and promote an inclusive culture at Kennesaw State University. 
-Equip participants with tangible skills to navigate issues around differences. 
-Provide participants with a shared experience and language as it pertains to diversity and inclusion.

All expectations must be fulfilled in order to obtain the Inclusive Excellence microcredential.

Session Dates:
Mid-December Orientation: TBD
January 11: 12-2PM (Kennesaw Campus)
January 25: 12-2PM (Virtual)
February 8: 12-2PM (Kennesaw Campus)
February 22: 12PM-2PM (Virtual)
March 1: Half-Day (Off Campus: Atlanta Food Forest)
March 7: 12-2PM (Virtual)
March 21:12-2PM (Virtual)
April 2: 12-2PM (Kennesaw Campus)
April 16: 12-2PM (Kennesaw Campus)
April 23: 12-3PM (Kennesaw Campus)

Eligibility

Applicants must be full-time KSU faculty or staff at the time of application submission.