Equity & Inclusion

Badge Information

Demonstrate the awareness, attitude, knowledge, and skills required to equitably engage and include people from different local and global cultures. Engage in anti-racist practices that actively challenge the systems, structures, and policies of racism.

Earn the Badge!

Get connected on campus.
Research career resources and social justice.
Connect or follow an organization on LinkedIn.
Attend a workshop or discussion hosted by the Institute for Cultural Unity or the Women's Leadership Center.

Complete a task of your choice that represents equity and inclusion in your field. NOTE: Before committing to a task, check in with the Career Development Center to have it approved.

Example Behaviors

Solicit and use feedback from multiple cultural perspectives to make inclusive and equity-minded decisions.
Actively contribute to inclusive and equitable practices that influence individual and systemic change.
Advocate for inclusion, equitable practices, justice, and empowerment for historically marginalized communities.
Seek global cross-cultural interactions and experiences that enhance one’s understanding of people from different demographic groups and that leads to personal growth.
Keep an open mind to diverse ideas and new ways of thinking.
Identify resources and eliminate barriers resulting from individual and systemic racism, inequities, and biases.
Demonstrate flexibility by adapting to diverse environments.
Address systems of privilege that limit opportunities for members of historically marginalized communities.

Ideas on how to develop equity and inclusion competency while at Alfred University

Review and engage with the resources available on the AU Culture and Diversity website.
Participate in conversations and programs on campus that promote equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Connect with students, faculty, and staff from different areas on campus to learn more about the intersections that exist within the campus community.
Participate in Title IX training exercises and events.

Resources

AU Culture and Diversity

Institute for Cultural Unity

AU Title IX

Judson Leadership Center

Clubs and Organizations at AU

Student Senate

Student Life