Building on the success of the existing “Inclusive Teaching for Equitable Learning” microcredential, the new “Fostering a Culture of Belonging” (FCB) microcredential offers administrators, faculty, and staff the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of key DEI concepts and equips everyone with actionable practices they can immediately implement where everyone feels they belong. Additionally, the new FCB expands on the “Embracing Diversity in Your Learning Environment” module from ACUE’s Effective Practice Framework endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE).

Microcredential Course Modules:

• Managing the Impact of Bias
• Reducing Microaggressions 
• Addressing Imposter Phenomenon and Stereotype Threat
• Cultivating an Inclusive Environment

Those who complete the requirements for this open enrollment course earn a microcredential in “Fostering a Culture of Belonging.” 

If you are interested in this online microcredential course: 

• There is a one-time virtual (sync online) launch on February 1 from 10 to 11:15 am CT. Following the launch, the remainder of the course will be asynchronous.
• Waubonsee’s Title V grant will cover the $695 tuition for the first 20 registrants who commit to attending the live virtual launch, completing the online course, and earning the microcredential. 
• This is an 8-week course
• Registration deadline: January 18, 2024 
  Registration is pending availability as these classes tend to fill before the deadline.

Please review the flyer and course expectations prior to registration. It will thoroughly explain the course expectations and time committment.  

2025 Course Dates

• February 1
• April 5 
• June 7 
• August 9 
• October 11