Foundations of Intercultural Development for Staff - Online Course Nov2021

A collaborative offering on behalf of Work Integrated Learning (Student Services), Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Administrative Group and Human Resources

The landscape of Canadian post-secondary education has shifted dramatically in the past decade with increased equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) efforts alongside the Calls to Action (2015) from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. As faculty and staff, engaging in our own intercultural development enables us to model the behaviours we wish to promo promote on our campuses.

This online professional development opportunity is designed to promote intercultural skills and knowledge, with a specific focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion at SFU. The course is intended to also connect you with a community of like-minded learners from across SFU, and encourage the development of a sustainable community of practice around intercultural and EDI issues at SFU. It is based on academic theories and evidence-based models designed with visually-based infographics and videos.

COURSE FORMAT & DURATION

• Six to eight-weeks, asynchronous, online course (log in anytime)
• Approximately 2-4 hours of work per week
• Course runs Nov 1 to Dec 12, 2021
• Two assignments/ discussions a week that are graded complete/incomplete
• Given limited spaces, we ask for participants’ full commitment to complete the entire course. Your manager's approval is required.
• Certificates of completion will be issued.
• Open to staff in continuing positions.

LEARNING GOALS

• Increase your awareness as to how your cultural influences can affect your intercultural interactions in the workplace and beyond
• Respond to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action by understanding some of the impacts of colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and cultures in Canada
• Strategize on how to address power, privilege and microagressions in work environments
• Increase EDI and intercultural self-awareness through reflective practices