Training

Dr. Kathleen Wong-Lau leading a training workshop

In collaboration with other organizations on campus, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion consults on issues related to climate for inclusion, equity, and diversity through departmental / unit consulting and training.  These offerings are open and available to all who are interested to  participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin

Aligned with ODEI's mission, we aim to increase our campus capacity to achieve Institutional Excellence goals. 

Fall 2025 Training Offerings:

To Register and for or more information, see below...

  • Looking In/Looking Out: Diversity and You at SJSU:
    • This workshop meets for 2 sessions and engages participants in exploring human diversity by reflecting on what makes individuals unique and how it affects one’s worldview. Through telling stories, participants learn more about themselves and others in their organization. This interactive workshop also provides opportunities to practice communication skills for understanding across difference.
    • Open to SJSU Staff, Faculty, and Administration:
    • Thursday September 18th (Part 1) & 25th (Part 2), 10:00am-11:30am
    • Inclusive Excellence Themes
      • Critical Self-Knowledge
      • Intersecting Identities
      • Cultural Humility

  • First Take/Second Look: Unconscious Bias and Microaggressions
    • This workshop meets for 2 sessions and engages participants in discussions regarding how we may not always be aware of how we engage in behaviors that are problematic for others, as well as what to do as a recipient of biased behavior. The workshop features interactive learning, through small and large group discussions.
    • Open to SJSU Staff
    • Thursday, October 9th (Part 1) & October 16th (Part 2) 1:00pm-3:30pm
      • Register via the CSU Learn portal:
      • Inclusive Excellence Themes
        • Critical Self-Knowledge
        • De-esclation/Navagating Difficult Conversations

  • Let's Talk: Cross Cultural Communication
    • This workshop meets for 2 sessions and engages participants in conversations regarding “what gets in the way” when communicating across difference. This workshop reviews interactive communication theory and U.S. domestic dynamics of Human Diversity. Participants will work with each other in discussing and applying this information in varied situations.
    • Open to SJSU Staff, Faculty, and Administration:
    • Thursday, November 13th (Part 1) & November 20th (Part 2) 10:00am-11:30am
      • Register via the CSU Learn portal:
      • Inclusive Excellence Themes
        • Critical Self-Knowledge
        • Cultural Humility
        • De-esclation/Navagating Difficult Conversations

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