Leadership & Diversity

This course examines the role that leadership plays in addressing issues of diversity and equity in various organizational settings. Candidates will analyze various theoretical frameworks to determine how demographic variables and historical, social, cultural, economic, legal, and political constructs influence organizational behavior, decisions, and outcomes. Candidates also will examine contemporary issues and various aspects of human diversity and multiple oppressions (race/ethnic, class, ability, and gender), as well as organizational concerns and practices that can positively or negatively impact the recruitment, retention, and success of diverse workforce and learners.

Candidates accepted into the SDL Advanced Certificate program will be required to focus their course projects on issues related to self-improvement and continuous learning involving diversity of parents, students, staff, and community leaders at the P-12 district-level.