Higher Education Leadership: Advancing Equity and Inclusion
Learn to lead transformational change for diversity and inclusion in higher education institutions, taught by Dr. John C. Burkhardt.
Learn to lead transformational change for diversity and inclusion in higher education institutions, taught by Dr. John C. Burkhardt.
This course, taught by Dr. John C. Burkhardt, focuses on leadership for equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education. It explores the historical context of inclusion and exclusion in universities, examines transformational leadership in complex environments, and analyzes strategic diversity planning processes. Participants will gain an understanding of institutional structures that have created instances of inclusion and exclusion, learn how to enact transformational leadership for diversity and inclusion, and develop skills to analyze and recommend innovations for strategic diversity planning. The course covers topics such as the history of higher education, contested discourse on campuses, student movements, and rethinking leadership development. It is designed for professionals interested in developing their leadership skills in higher education for a changing demographic.
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical narrative and institutional structures that have created instances of inclusion and exclusion in colleges and universities
Describe how transformational leadership is enacted for diversity, equity, and inclusion in a complex and contested environment
Compare legislative, governance, and public accountability expectations in relation to contemporary issues in higher education
Analyze the strategic diversity planning process and documents of a selected institution
Recommend innovations and opportunities for transformational change using strategic diversity planning as a tool
Examine the role of student movements in addressing social inequities on campus
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This course includes:
300 Minutes PreRecorded video
5 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of leadership for equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education. It covers five key modules: Leadership Challenges of the 21st Century, Bias of Consciousness, Contested Discourse, Strategic Diversity Planning, and Rethinking Leaders, Leadership and Leadership Development. Throughout these modules, participants will examine the historical narratives and institutional structures that have shaped inclusion and exclusion in universities, analyze how transformational leadership is enacted for diversity and inclusion in complex environments, and learn to evaluate and develop strategic diversity plans. The course also addresses contemporary issues in higher education, including student movements and contested discourse on campuses. By the end of the course, learners will have developed a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in leading for equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education institutions.
Leadership Challenges of the 21st Century
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Bias of Consciousness
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Contested Discourse
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Strategic Diversity Planning
Module 4 · 5 Hours to complete
Rethinking Leaders, Leadership and Leadership Development
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Professor of Clinical Practice and Special Assistant to the Provost
Dr. John C. Burkhardt is a Professor of Clinical Practice and Special Assistant to the Provost for University Engagement at the University of Michigan. He is the founder of the National Forum on Higher Education for the Public Good, an initiative advancing the role of higher education in promoting civic and social responsibility. With extensive leadership experience—including serving as Director of the National Center for Institutional Diversity—Dr. Burkhardt focuses on connecting diversity, equity, and inclusion with institutional transformation. His teaching and scholarship emphasize how higher education can strengthen communities and foster participation in democracy, reflecting his lifelong commitment to leadership development and social justice in education.
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