Inclusive Leadership Certificate Events

Inclusive Leadership Certificate Program - Events

Attending these events can count towards your certification

The Inclusive Leadership Certificate Program puts together engaging events each fall and spring semester, comprised of workshops, trainings and speaker events. These events allow you to develop new skills while also helping you apply what you’ve learned throughout the program. Remember to check the site regularly for new and upcoming events for the semester.

NOTE: Please be sure to keep a record of the dates and times you attend any of these events.

Spring 2025 Events

Inclusive Leadership Program Overview and Project Planning

This event is an introduction to the Inclusive Leadership Certificate Program. It is part information session and part workshop. You'll learn more about the Program's objectives and certification requirements, while also taking a deeper dive into the project component of your certification.

February 19 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Babbio Center 319 or via Zoom

Learn more and register for this event

Navigate Your Success in the U.S.: International Students' Workshop

Are you an incoming international student or a student transitioning to international status in the U.S.? Join us for an invaluable workshop featuring Kayla Lauricella, Associate Director of Graduate Academics & Student Success, for a session that will demystify everything from banking and housing to phone plans and on-campus resources.

February 20 from 12 to 3 p.m. in the Bissinger Room, 4th floor in the Howe Center

Learn more and register for this event

The Unify America Challenge College Bowl

Together with thousands of students from college campuses across the United States show the Nation how small conversations can make a big difference and earn credit towards your certification while doing so! Sponsored by Unify America, the Unify America Challenge College Bowl is a guided video conversation with a student from another university who is different from you. Together, the two of you will talk through a survey about big goals for our country. You'll cover topics like mental health, climate change, policing, student loans, and immigration. No advance preparation is needed.

Choose from one of seven participation date options: February 25, 26 and 27 or March 4, 5, 6 and 12 | Virtual

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Unbundling the Mediation Process: The Communication Skills that Help Mediators Manage Conflict

This follow-up mediation-based workshop, facilitated by expert Ellen Waldman, will focus on the skills that a mediator uses early in the process to shift the disputants’ focus from fighting to problem-solving.

March 12 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Babbio Center 319 or via Zoom

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AI & Inclusion Interactive Forum

How can AI drive inclusion? How do we build fairness and equity into AI systems? Join us for a high-energy, interactive event where top AI experts and students come together to explore the future of inclusive AI. This isn't just another panel discussion—expect an engaging mix of expert insights, interactive discussions, and a hands-on challenge.

April 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Babbio Center 319

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Unify America Deep Dive

The Deep Dive is the second spring event sponsored by Unify America. You do not need to do the Unity Challenge to do the Deep Dive. You can do both or either. The Deep Dive is a guided video conversation with a student from another university who is different from you. You'll exchange experiences, discuss research, examine your own point of view, and brainstorm possible solutions. You can choose to dive into one of these three topics: Guns Ownership and Gun Violence (April 8 & 22); Free Speech and Hate Speech (April 15 & 22); Social Media and Mental Health (April 17 & 22). You can also choose between two time slots each day. The Deep Dive usually lasts about an hour. No advance preparation is needed.

Choose from one of several participation date options: April 8, 15, 17 and 22 | Virtual

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Virtual Reality BodySwap Negotiation Skills Workshop

Want to learn how to negotiate in ways that build trust, foster inclusion, and create better outcomes? Join us for an immersive virtual-reality BodySwap workshop that will transform how you approach negotiations. Participation is limited to 25 attendees and spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

April 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. in Babbio Center 319

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People of all identities are welcome to participate. Stevens does not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or gender expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Participants gather to hear guest speakers share insights and advice

Office of Student Culture and Belonging Programs

Participating in Programs offered by the Office of Student Culture and Belonging can also count towards your certification training hours (be sure to keep a record of your attendance and to submit related reflections). Here is a list of workshops for the Spring 2025 semester:

Safe Zone (Students)

  • February 25 from 12-1:30 p.m. in EAS 330: Register

  • March 26 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Babbio 210: Register

  • April 4 from 2-3:30 p.m. via Zoom: Register

  • April 23 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Babbio 210: Register

Racial Equity & Justice: Foundations

  • February 7 from 2-3:30 p.m. via Zoom: Register

  • March 4 from 12-1:30 p.m. in EAS 330: Register

  • March 12 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Babbio 210: Register

  • April 1 from 12-1:30 p.m. in EAS 330: Register

  • April 17 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Burchard 714: Register

Racial Equity & Justice: Taking Action

  • February 11 from 12-1:30 p.m. in EAS 330: Register

  • February 26 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Babbio 210: Register

  • March 7 from 2-3:30 p.m. via Zoom: Register

  • March 27 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Burchard 714: Register

  • April 8 from 12-1:30 p.m. in EAS 330: Register

Cross-Cultural Communication

  • February 13 from 1-2:30 p.m. in Burchard 714: Register

  • April 16 from 3:30-5 p.m. in Babbio 210: Register

  • April 25 from 2-3:30 p.m. via Zoom: Register

Check out the full calendar of events

LinkedIn logoLinkedIn Learning Modules

This curated list of LinkedIn Learning modules is another set of training programs available to you. They too can count toward your 20 hour certification training hour requirements. 

Examples of Past Events

Group of participants engage with a Stevens alumnus

Speed Mentoring

Students and alumni across different industries came together to share stories and insights around critical inclusive leadership capabilities, ask questions and develop relationships.

Panel of inclusive design experts speak with students in a classroom

Designing for Inclusion: Executive Panel Discussion

This speaker panel featured experts from Apple, IBM and more sharing their experience and insights on how businesses are designing for inclusion, meeting the diverse needs of their customers and driving social impact.

Rhonda Fitzgerald facilitating a discussion with participants

Community Dialogue Workshop

Facilitated by Rhonda Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Sustained Dialogue Institute, the workshop explored contemporary inclusive leadership issues, challenges and opportunities.