Education and Training

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autism acceptance month

Autism Acceptance Month

Autism Acceptance Month celebrates and honors the experiences and identities of Autistic individuals. It emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance.
https://autismsociety.org/autism-acceptance-month/
 
 
 
 
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National Arab American Heritage Month

Efforts to celebrate and honor Arab American heritage started decades ago. Indeed, the first congressional resolutions date back to the 1980s, with one Joint Resolution proclaiming October 25, 1989, as “National Arab-American Day” in the 101st Congress that became law. There have also been various congressional statements and resolutions that have addressed the discrimination targeting Arab Americans but the first resolution on the federal level to celebrate our community and officially declare April as Arab American Heritage Month (AAHM) came in April 2019. Subsequent versions have been introduced in the House of Representatives and while various communities had celebrated Arab Americans during different times of the year, April was chosen to coincide with the annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards.
https://arabamericafoundation.org/national-arab-american-heritage-month/
 
 
 

National Minority Health Awareness Month

Celebrated every year in April, National Minority Health Month: Builds awareness about the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in people from racial and ethnic minority groups. Encourages action through health education, early detection and control of disease complications.
https://www.nimhd.nih.gov

 

 

 

The Office of Education and Training is committed to advancing knowledge, skills, and professional development across our institution through high-quality, inclusive, and accessible learning experiences. Our mission is to design, deliver, and support educational programs that foster lifelong learning, empower individuals at all levels, and align with organizational goals. We aim to cultivate an environment where continuous improvement, academic excellence, and workforce readiness are supported through innovative engagement practices, evidence-based training, and strategic partnerships.

Through collaboration with departments, leadership, and community stakeholders, the Office of Education and Training provides targeted development opportunities that enhance both personal and institutional capacity. Whether through workshops, certificate programs, virtual platforms, or educational initiatives, we work to ensure that every individual, students, staff members, or faculty, have the tools and support needed to thrive. Our approach emphasizes equity, adaptability, and impact, positioning education and training as central drivers of organizational excellence and mission fulfillment.

 

The Office of Education and Training, in partnership with Multicultural Affairs for Students and the Seita Scholars Program, offers workshops on the following topics:

  • Exploring Perspectives and Roles in Higher Education
  • Addressing Subtle Behaviors that Impact Learning and Work
  • Safe On Campus
  • Understanding Unconscious Influences on Decision-Making
  • Developing Reflective and Responsive Teaching & Leadership Practices
  • Humanizing Differences in an Anti-DEI Climate
  • Cognitive Empathy
  • How to Become a Trauma Informed Ally

 

The Office of Education and Training also provides the following:

  • Events and programs to promote awareness about diversity and inclusion.
  • Networking and outreach opportunities for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Educational Training and Workshops
  • Interactive spaces to discuss topics and issues relevant to institutions of higher education