Diversity Ally Certificate

For Kelley Diversity Ally distinction, participants are asked to complete a few foundational learning assignments. These readings, videos, etc., will help bridge participants’ understanding of the importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives. These assignments are designed to ensure all participants understand the fundamentals of diversity and inclusion initiatives and increase their awareness of diversity and inclusion in a corporate setting. Participants are encouraged to complete these assignments in parallel with the workshop and event modules.

For Kelley Ally distinction, participants should attend at least four workshops. Workshops will be specifically geared toward broadening participants’ perspectives and exploring commonalities and differences between groups.  Examples could include:

• Candid Conversations
• Guest speakers on topics such as generational differences in the workplace, developing inclusive products at a company, neurodiversity at work, and how companies approach diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Facilitated discussions by diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders
• Organized listening sessions or discussions with Kelley/IU stakeholders in-person or via social media channels

To obtain credit, individuals will need to upload one of the following to the designated Canvas site: 

1. A write-up of the key takeaways from the event and a photo proving attendance; or
2. A reflection video about the event and a photo proving attendance.

For Kelley Diversity Ally distinction, participants should attend at least three cultural events. These events should be hosted by or related to a culture or identity other than the participant's own. (For example, an individual from China could attend the African-American Choral Ensemble’s concert or a straight, cisgender individual could attend the Pridefest.)

Such events might include the following:

• Lotus Festival concerts
• Potpourri of the Arts
• Pridefest
• Euphoria (MBA Culture Night) 
• Jacobs School of Music concert
• IU Cinema movie
• Jewish Theatre of Bloomington play

To obtain credit, individuals will need to upload one of the following to the designated Canvas site: 

1. A write-up of the key takeaways from the event and a photo proving attendance; or
2. A reflection video about the event and a photo proving attendance.

For Kelley Ally distinction, participants should attend at least three student club events. The spirit of this component is to encourage collaboration within the Kelley Community. To satisfy this requirement, an individual should attend an assortment of official student club or organization events. We encourage you to choose an event hosted by or related to a group with which you don't identify.

To obtain credit, individuals will need to upload one of the following to the designated Canvas site:

1. A write-up of the key takeaways from the event and a photo proving attendance; or
2. A reflection video about the event and a photo proving attendance.