Inclusive Leadership Certificate (ILC) Program

The Office of Inclusive Excellence is excited to present a new professional development program called the Inclusive Leadership Certificate (ILC) Program. In this program, Georgia College & State University faculty and staff will have the opportunity to gain valuable professional skills and knowledge concerning foundational concepts of diversity, equity and inclusion. At the conclusion of the program, faculty and staff will enhance individual aptitudes and knowledge, develop the capacity to appreciate differing perspectives and acquire valuable skills for their contribution to a welcoming and inclusive academic and workplace environment at GCSU.

Program requirements:

• Completion of a Pre and Post-Harvard University Implicit Bias online assessment
• 4 core ILC workshop sessions
• 2 elective workshop/event sessions with reflections
• Group project /oral reflection

The ILC program will be held during the 2023 - 2024 academic year. Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Completion in a ceremony toward the end of the spring semester.

Fall semester schedule for ILC Core Workshop Sessions:

• Friday, Sept. 8
• Friday, Sept. 15
• Friday, Oct. 6
• Friday, Oct. 13

Sessions will be held from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Locations TBD. 

How to Apply:

• Space is limited. A cohort of 10 – 15 people will be selected by OIE staff. There is no cost to participate.
• Complete an online submission form and submit a letter of recommendation from a direct report or department head.
• Applications will be received from Aug. 21 – Aug. 30. Selected participants will be notified via email Friday, Sept. 1.
• Interested participants can submit applications on our website.