The OnePCOM Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Certificate provides students and employees with the tools and skills to advance DEI efforts at PCOM and in local communities.
This certificate program will assist students, faculty, staff and their respective departments to successfully contribute to the PCOM 2025 Strategic Plan as the College aims to further embed diversity, equity and inclusion in its curriculum, policies, processes and practices to advance student, faculty and staff performance and excellence in service to communities.
Participants who enroll in the DEI Certificate program will:
This workshop equips attendees with the tools to recognize the values of fostering
belonging in the workplace and create and implement inclusive practices and policies.
We will also explore strategies and participate in engaging activities that highlight
the importance of belonging.
Level: Fundamental
This session provides a space for attendees to engage in purposeful engagement of
ideas and lessons learned from previous DEI workshops. Attendees who complete a minimum
of three DEI workshops are invited to develop strategies that move us from talk to
meaningful action in your personal and/or professional lives.
Level: Intermediate
There are five different generations in today's workplace. Participants will have
the opportunity to break down the stereotypes and highlight the strengths of each
generation within the workforce. We will work together to create a culture that embraces
generational diversity and turns our differences into strengths.
Level: Fundamental
The OnePCOM Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Certificate 2022-2023 Report identifies the actions participants took to increase diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging at PCOM. Download the DEI Certificate Annual Report (PDF).
PCOM faculty and staff can earn their DEI Certificate by attending five workshops and two PCOM DEI speaker sessions; or seven workshops. Schedule and registration links are available in on our fall 2024 classes Google Doc* or in the Diversity section on myPCOM.
*Note: Access to the Google Doc schedule is limited to those with a PCOM email address (@pcom.edu)
Register for DEI Certificate WorkshopsIf you plan to attend a DEI program outside of the PCOM community, please email deicertificate@pcom.edu to ensure the program fits the DEI certificate guidelines.
Students enrolled at PCOM, PCOM Georgia and PCOM South Georgia can earn their DEI Certificate by attending three workshops and one speaker, panel or lecture.
Register for Student DEI Certificate WorkshopsThrough dialogue, role plays, problem solving, and sharing personal and professional lived experiences.
Facilitated learning opportunities are designed to create connection and collaboration across departments and locations.
Community members leave with action items to advance inclusion and belonging at PCOM.
The certificate program workshops will be highly interactive virtual workshops. Participants are expected to engage in the workshop via chat, polls, breakout rooms and using their microphone.
Participation is logged in Vector/Safe Colleges. Employees and students can monitor their progress there.
There is no timeframe for completing the certificate program, but we recommend you complete the program within one year.
The OnePCOM DEI Certificate workshops are newly developed. We will not provide credit for participating in past diversity workshops or programs.
PCOM community members may attend the workshops without working towards the certificate.
Workshops will be hosted at least twice per month.
The certificate is intended for any students, staff and faculty across the PCOM community.
Yes, PCOM's LGBTQIA+ Safe Space training is offered as part of the certificate program. Participants who complete the Safe Space training will receive credit towards the OnePCOM DEI Certificate program as well as their Safe Space certificate.
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