Our Certificate is a microcredential designed to increase awareness and understanding of the importance of cultivating a welcoming environment for all of the AU community. It is offered in partnership with Wellstar MCG Health and other campus leaders.
This certificate reflects the university's commitment to cultivating a welcoming educational environment that prepares our students to thrive in our global society as well as effectively recruit and retain our faculty and staff.
Participating employees must complete (3) core sessions and (4) elective sessions
At the end of each Spring semester, there will be a ceremony recognizing belonging on campus, including employees who completed their certificate that academic year
Institutional Access, Success, & Belonging
Health Sciences Campus
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This session is an introduction tothe Emotional Intelligencemodel. The sessionprovides a framework to enhance yourcapacity to understand and navigatethe complexities of theworkplace using Emotional Intelligence.
Facilitated by: Za'Cuan McNeil
Institutional Access, Success and Belonging
An engaging and thought-provoking workshop
that delves into the rich history of Augusta University through the lens of trailblazers. Explore the remarkable contributions of trailblazers and uncover transformative moments that shaped our institution.
Facilitated by: Za'Cuan McNeil
Institutional Access, Success and Belonging
Successful organizations, offices, and departments, are like championship teams and value the contributions of every team member. Winning teams embrace belonging. This session will help your team embrace and create a desire to know and be known by others and fosters a deep sense of belonging in the work environment. We call this the WEB.
Facilitated by: Bernard Roberson
Wellstar MCG Health
This session aims to increase the knowledge and skills of the faculty and staff to identify and address the needs of Veterans and assist them in successfully completing their transition from military to university and civilian life.
Facilitated by: Dr. Stefane Raulerson
Military & Veteran Services
This interactive workshop offers valuable insights, resources, and strategies to use AI strengthen our workforce and community.
Facilitated by: Dr. James Garner
Augusta University Writing Center
Join us for an immersive experience that takes you on a journey through time, exploring the rich legacy of Lucy Craft Laney, an influential educator, and civil rights pioneer. Walk the historic street, where each step unveils the stories of resilience, empowerment, and the enduring spirit of the African American Community in Augusta.
Facilitated by: Corey Rogers
Lucy C. Laney Museum
Given recent events in the past few years, campuses across the nation have been tasked with the delicate job of navigating sensitive topics while protecting the freedom of expression of students, faculty, and staff. “Better Discourse” aims to arm AU faculty and staff members with tools and strategies to help create in constructive dialogues that unite rather than divide.
Facilitated by: Kristie Johnson
Institutional Access, Success, and Belonging
This course explores the dynamic interplay of intergenerational demographics in the workplace. Participants will gain insights into how varying generational experiences shape workplace interactions and learn strategies for building meaningful connections. Through a panel discussion featuring Augusta University faculty and staff, attendees will hear real-life experiences and practical approaches to fostering a culture of belonging.
Facilitated by: Za'Cuan McNeil
Institutional Access, Success, and Belonging
Uncover your personality strengths and how to leverage them to enhance communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Facilitated by: Kristie R. Johnson & Za'Cuan McNeil
Institutional Access, Success, and Belonging
This session is focused on affirming belonging in all interactions with students. Together, we will co-create and operationalize a definition of belonging, explore the historical context of higher education's impact on students' sense of belonging, and learn and apply four practical tactics to ensure that their interactions foster and affirm student belonging.
Facilitated by: Dr. Shareen Clement
Multicultural Student Engagement