Learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion through IUP trainings and programs. Here is a sampling, by topic.
Intercultural Awareness
Student Involvement and Leadership Development
Learn about programs that help current and potential student leaders develop skills they can apply in the classroom and later in their professional lives.
Six O’Clock Series
Learn about current issues and gain new perspectives on familiar topics in this weekly series. Free speech, unhealthy relationships, and Black mental health are among recent topics.
Implicit Bias Training for Law Enforcement
Read how an IUP anthropologist engaged with a police department on topics including implicit bias and equality.
Humanities Training in Law Enforcement
See how Black detective novels were used to help officers in training learn about fairness in policing.
Frederick Douglass Institute for Intercultural Research
Learn about this resource for information and advocacy that also aims to build community and academic success.
Decolonizing Your Thanksgiving
Read about this movement that maintains the positive traditions of this holiday while avoiding hurtful stereotypes about Native Americans.
Dating, Domestic, and Sexual Violence Awareness
Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training
Learn about the many ways you can be an active voice and step in to prevent personal violence.
Haven Project Volunteer Training
Find out how you can help Haven, the IUP organization that assists students with issues related to sexual violence, domestic/dating violence, and stalking and that works to make the campus safer.
LGBTQIA Support
Ally Training
Help your class or organization gain a better understanding of the LGBTQIA identity, effective tools for advocacy, and improved global citizenship skills.
Queer Conversations Workshop Series
Join in the discussion of a different LGBTQIA-related theme each week during the semester. Topics range from terminology to historical figures to national awareness days.
Teaching Excellence
Advisor Bulletin
Find helpful information, resources, and opportunities to broaden your advising skill set.
DEI in Teaching
Find resources and collaborators to assist with incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom.
Summer Faculty Academy
Find professional development programs to help you gain new perspectives and build skills in teaching, organizing, planning events, and supporting students.
IUP Advise
Stay on top of student progress and streamline communications using this comprehensive advising platform.
Teaching Circle
Work with colleagues from your department or across disciplines to enhance your teaching.
Find more training opportunities, resources, and guidance on diversity, equity, and inclusion topics through the Center for Teaching Excellence.
System-wide
DEI Summit of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education
Invites students, faculty, staff, administrators, and other State System stakeholders to think together about promoting belonging and well-being for all. Also offers opportunities to share research related to DEI practices and culture change.