Professional Development
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) empowers people of diverse cultures and identities to thrive and advance at the institution. Employees have access to an array of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offerings that support professional development, encourage a culture of inclusivity in the workplace and classroom, and create a welcoming environment for all. The College also offers events and programming focused on honoring, celebrating and sharing knowledge about diverse cultures and the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression and disability status.
The following online training modules are available to College employees via the TEC system. To register on the TEC site, go to the Learning tab and click “Browse for Training.”
Human Resources/Employment Practices/Supervisory
Discrimination: Avoiding Discriminatory Practices (DI1000)
Duration: 31 minutes
As a supervisor, it’s essential that you help to establish and maintain a respectful and positive environment. This course provides supervisors with an overview of some best practices that will help them manage a diverse environment, avoid discriminatory behaviors and create a culture that embraces acceptance and respect for all.
Full Post-Secondary; This version is designed for college supervisors.
Americans with Disabilities Act Overview (DI1001)
Duration: 31 minutes
This course is designed to provide an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it might apply in schools. It covers ADA basics, such as what qualifies as a disability and reasonable accommodation, program accessibility under title II, the differences between the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act and the ADA, and effective communication in the educational context.
This course is designed for all faculty and staff.
Diversity Awareness: Staff-to-Staff (DI1007)
Duration: 25 minutes
The goal of this course is to provide staff with an awareness of how a diverse workforce strengthens an organization.
The course examines behaviors, both unintentional and intentional, that can discriminate or contribute to a hostile work environment. It also discusses ways to respond or even intervene in discriminatory acts that are in concert with your organization's policies and showcase positive reinforcing behaviors that show respect and appreciation for staff who are different than you.
This course is designed for managers, supervisors and staff.
Discrimination Awareness in the Workplace (DI1002)
Duration: 22 minutes
Although we’ve long understood that discrimination and harassment are unlawful in the workplace, it's clear from news headlines that it’s still prevalent. That’s why it’s critical that employees understand their workplace policies regarding discrimination and know their roles and obligations. This course is designed to provide basic awareness and understanding of discrimination. This awareness can help employees avoid discriminatory behaviors and build a school culture that reflects inclusivity and respect for all.
This version is designed for college faculty and staff.
Diversity and Inclusion: Faculty and Staff (DI1003)
Duration: 11 minutes
Diverse and inclusive higher education institutions offer many benefits to their students, employees, communities and society. It’s important to continue education in diversity and inclusion not only to remain in compliance, but also as a best practice. This course provides college and university faculty and staff members with a basic understanding of diversity and inclusion, as well as strategies to help maintain a discrimination-free environment. Topics include: terminology and regulations, identifying problematic behaviors and proactive strategies to increase diversity awareness.
This course is designed for college faculty and staff.
Social and Behavioral
Gender Equity Training (HR1191)
This foundational course introduces concepts and terms pertaining to gender and gender equity and encourages thought-provoking dialogue within our organization and in our daily lives. The activities and exercises encourage participants to reflect on their personal experiences and observations surrounding gender in the workplace. View upcoming training dates on the Advancing Women in Equity and Inclusion webpage.
Implicit Bias and Microaggression Awareness (DI1004)
Duration: 21 minutes
This course is designed to help course takers gain an understanding of what implicit bias and microaggressions are, the science behind these concepts and how to prevent imposing them on others.
This course is designed for college faculty and staff.
Making Campus Safe for LGBTQ+ Students (DI1005)
Duration: 22 minutes
This course explores the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ students and provides ways that educators can help create a safe and respectful campus environment.
This course is designed for college faculty and staff.
Making Schools Safe and Inclusive for Transgender Students (DI1006)
Duration: 19 minutes
Although many transgender students thrive throughout their elementary, secondary and college years, they may face additional challenges that their peers don’t. It’s educators’ jobs to nurture the education of students, and the need to respect all students must supersede any feelings about a student’s gender identity. This course will explore challenges faced by transgender students and how educators can communicate with respect and caring. Topics covered include what it means to be transgender and ways to promote tolerance in the classroom.
This course is designed for college faculty and staff.
Safe Zone
Safe Zone Ally Online Training (HR1194)
A Safe Zone is a space where everyone is listened to and respected, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Learn about issues of concern for students of all orientations, identities
Tri-C is committed to your professional and personal development and is proud to introduce LinkedIn Learning to our employees! LinkedIn Learning is an award-winning industry leader in online training, with a digital library of over 16,000 pieces of learning content covering a wide range of technical, business, software and creative topics.
LinkedIn Learning lets you learn at your own pace. You can select courses based on your role and your interests. The system will also suggest learning content for you based on your preferences once you set up your profile. Click here for instructions on setting up your LinkedIn Learning profile (available to view by Tri-C employees only).
Employees can access LinkedIn Learning via the Talent Engagement Center (TEC) card in my Tri-C space.
The following are examples of DEI offerings available in LinkedIn Learning:
Communicating About Culturally Sensitive Issues
Duration: 55 minutes
Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences
Duration: 40 minutes
Creating a Great Place to Work for All
Duration: 19 minutes
Cultivating Cultural Competence and Inclusion
Duration: 47 minutes
Dealing With Microaggressions as an Employee
Duration: 54 minutes
Developing a Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Program
Duration: 29 minutes
Difficult Conversations: Talking About Race at Work
Duration: 16 minutes
Discussing Racism with Dr. Christina Greer
Duration: 32 minutes
Diversity and Inclusion and Belonging
Duration: 47 minutes
Diversity and Inclusion in a Global Enterprise
Duration: 53 minutes
Diversity and Inclusion in Marketing: Inclusive Language for Marketers
Duration: 29 minutes
Diversity Recruiting
Duration: 65 minutes
How To Be an Inclusive Leader
Duration: 11 minutes
How To Be More Inclusive
Duration: 72 minutes
Inclusive Mindset for Committed Allies: Become a True Ally
Duration: 23 minutes
Managing Generation Z
Duration: 32 minutes
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Duration: 32 minutes
Rolling Out a Diversity and Inclusion Training Program
Duration: 37 minutes
Skills for Inclusive Conversations
Duration: 53 minutes
Supporting Allyship and Anti-Racism at Work
Duration: 48 minutes
Diversity and Inclusion Programming
Diversity and Inclusion programming brings attention to diverse topics and cultural issues, educating and enlightening faculty, staff, students and the community through a variety of lectures, workshops
Sustained Dialogue
The Sustained Dialogue Campus Network creates safe spaces on college campuses to address divisive issues, transforming relationships to create change on campus and equip the next generation of leaders with tools to apply in their workplaces and communities. To participate in Sustained Dialogue at Tri-C, contact Tyler Olson at 216-987-2582 or tyler.olson@tri-c.edu. Learn more.
Employee Assistance (IMPACT)
Comprehensive, confidential and professional counseling services for employees and their families. Call 1-800-227-6007 or visit www.impactemployeeassistance.com. More information is available on KWeb (accessible to Tri-C employees only).
What are the College’s Title IX and sexual harassment policies? What does it mean to be a responsible employee? Join us as we address these questions as well as your role in creating a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff
- What is sexual harassment?
- Title IX and Better Than That video
- Title IX Community Builders Training (by request)