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Course Overview

The Anti-Racism Canvas Course is a flexible, semester-long program designed to help ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ staff, faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and students develop the skills and understanding needed to create equitable and inclusive learning environments. This course integrates expert-curated content with interactive activities and actionable strategies to foster meaningful change and promote anti-racist practices in academic and professional settings.

Why Take This Course?

• Build Awareness: Deepen your understanding of racial identity, bias, and intersectionality.
• Gain Practical Skills: Learn strategies to recognize and address systemic inequities.
• Enhance Equity in Teaching and Learning: Incorporate anti-racist practices into curricula, policies, and institutional culture.
• Flexible and Accessible: Designed to fit into busy schedules while encouraging both individual reflection and group collaboration.
• Support and Resources: Access ongoing consultations and campus resources for deeper engagement.

Modules at a Glance

The course is structured into six modules, each addressing key themes of anti-racism:

1. Racial Identity Awareness
   • Examine how racial identity shapes personal experiences, perceptions, and interactions.
   • Reflect on your own identity and its influence in educational and workplace settings.
2. Recognizing Bias
   • Identify and confront implicit and explicit biases.
   • Develop tools for self-awareness and bias reduction strategies.
3. Systems of Oppression
   • Analyze structural inequities and their impact on marginalized communities.
   • Explore historical and contemporary systems of power and privilege.
4. Understanding Intersectionality
   • Investigate how overlapping identities (e.g., race, gender, class) shape individual experiences of privilege and oppression.
   • Apply an intersectional lens to classroom practices and policies.
5. Representation Matters
   • Highlight the significance of diverse representation in educational materials, curricula, and learning spaces.
   • Assess current practices and develop strategies to promote inclusive representation.
6. Campus Resources & Exercises
   • Access practical tools and protocols for promoting equity and inclusion.
   • Engage with case studies and action-oriented exercises to apply learning.

How the Course Works

• Flexible Participation:
  • No strict deadlines—progress individually or in groups at your own pace.
  • Ideal for self-study or collaborative learning with colleagues or classmates.
• Time Commitment:
  • Designed to be completed within one semester, but participants can adapt the schedule to fit their needs.
• Group Discussions:
  • Includes discussion prompts and reflection exercises to encourage meaningful conversations.
  • Facilitators can guide groups through activities and materials.
• Consultation Support:
  • The course team is available for one-on-one or group consultations to answer questions, provide feedback, or help participants apply course concepts.

Who Can Participate?

This course is open to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ students, staff, faculty, and postdoctoral scholars who are committed to fostering equity and inclusion in their work and learning environments.

Designed for Flexibility

• Individual or Group Learning: Work at your own pace or collaborate with peers to deepen insights and share perspectives.
• Interactive Tools: Materials include:
  • Reflection exercises to challenge assumptions and encourage critical thinking.
  • Group discussion questions to promote dialogue and shared learning.
  • Actionable steps for implementing changes to foster inclusive spaces.
• Customizable Approach: Adapt the content to meet specific departmental, classroom, or organizational goals.

Additional Support

• Consultation Services: Schedule meetings with course facilitators for assistance with:
  • Implementing practices learned in the course.
  • Tailoring strategies to your department or role.
  • Addressing questions or challenges related to anti-racism efforts.
• Campus Resources: Access ongoing tools, readings, and activities to sustain anti-racist practices beyond the course.

Ready to Get Started?

Take the next step toward creating equitable and inclusive spaces—enroll today and start making a difference!