Our Certificate is a microcredential designed to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of cultivating a welcoming environment for all of the AU community. It is offered in partnership with Wellstar MCG Health and other campus leaders. This certificate reflects the university's commitment to cultivating a welcoming educational environment that prepares our students to thrive in our global society as well as effectively recruit and retain our faculty and staff.
Certificate Information and Requirements:
Participating employees must complete (3) core sessions and (4) elective sessions
Participant & Department Benefits:
At the end of each Spring semester, there will be a ceremony recognizing belonging on campus, including employees who completed their certificate that academic year
Institutional Access, Success, & Belonging
Health Sciences Campus
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This session is an introduction to the Emotional Intelligence model. The session provides a framework to enhance your capacity to understand and navigate the complexities of the workplace using Emotional Intelligence.
ZaCuan McNeil
Office of Insitutional Access, Success and Belonging
An engaging and thought-provoking workshop that delves into the rich history of Augusta University through the lens of trailblazers. Explore the remarkable contributions of trailblazers and uncover transformative moments that shaped our institution.
ZaCuan McNeil
Office of Insitutional Access, Success and Belonging
Successful organizations, offices, and departments, are like championship teams and value the contributions of every team member. Winning teams embrace belonging. This session will help your team embrace and create a desire to know and be known by others and fosters a deep sense of belonging in the work environment. We call this the WEB.
Facilitated by:
Chaplain Brennan Francois & Mr. Bernard Roberson
Wellstar/MCG Health
This session will equip faculty with effective strategies for fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration among their students. It aims to empower professors to create vibrant learning environments that inspire collaboration, empathy, and mutual respect among students, ultimately enhancing their academic experience and fostering lifelong learning.
This session will broaden your understanding of disability awareness, foster welcoming practices, and empower you to become a more supportive community member. From effective communication techniques to navigating accessibility challenges, you'll become an agent of change for support for our community with disabilities.
Facilitated by: Rebecca Berger
Testing & Disability Services
This session is designed to empower and support international students and employees on our campuses. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance cross-cultural communication and navigate academic and professional challenges to help create a truly globally connected campus community.
Facilitated by: Amber Routh
Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
This session aims to increase the knowledge and skills of the faculty and staff to identify and address the needs of veterans and their families to assist them in successfully completing their transition from military to university and civilian life.
Facilitated by: Dr. Stefane Raulerson
Military and Veterans Services
This interactive workshop offers valuable insights, resources, and strategies to use AI stregthen our workforce and community.
Facilitated by: Drs. Candice Bond and James Garner
Augusta University Writing Center
Participants in this session will be trained as QPR gatekeepers to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope and support to individuals in crisis, and direct them to appropriate care.
Facilitated by:
Dr. Elena Petrova, Dr. Bill Hight, & Traci Westin
Student Counseling & Psychological Services
Step into history with the Lucy Craft Laney Museum's captivating walking tour through the heart of Augusta, GA. Join us for an immersive experience that takes you on a journey through time, exploring the rich legacy of Lucy Craft Laney, and other Augusta historical influential leaders in education, health care, business, religion and the arts.
Facilitated by: Corey Rogers
Lucy Craft Laney Museum
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email us at ASB@augusta.edu.
