Cultural Diversity Immersion Workshop Series (CDI)

Do you want to learn more about identities and cultures? Together, let’s explore and go deeper on how social identities factor into how each of us exist in every space we learn and build community in, especially at USF. The Cultural Diversity Immersion series offers a cohort-based series where you can participate with other USF students like you, who are interested in learning more about and reflecting on race, gender, culture, and being in dialogue with each other about all the social identities that make up every person. Through participating in these workshops, you will be able to build yourself up as a leader and change-maker for racial and social justice on campus and beyond.
 

Fall 2024 Program

We will welcome a cohort of up to 25 students for our Fall 2024 Cultural Diversity Immersion program. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to register. 

Students who join will learn from a small group of trained facilitators from the Cultural Centers and also grow by connecting and learning from each other. No previous diversity, equity, and inclusion training is required to engage, and we expect students of many levels of experience taking part in the space. 

Students who complete the series will earn 3 digital "badges" for display on your LinkedIn that are recognized through the USF badging system. These are excellent for sharing your skill set and in consideration for future employment opportunities.

Registration will be open in August 2024. We will update workshop titles for each date closer to that time. We prefer that registrations be done 7 days prior to the start of the program, however students may be accepted up to Friday, August 30th.

Sessions take place in-person on the Hilltop Campus for 2024:

Badge 1: Identity Awareness 

The Identity Awareness Badge provides a foundation for discussing social identities, cultural differences, and concepts central to social justice work. The Identity Awareness Badge is earned by completing our initial sessions of workshops in the Identity Awareness segment. 

Badge 2: Interpersonal Engagement

The Interpersonal Engagement Badge focuses on identities, power dynamics, and communication styles. The Interpersonal Engagement Badge is earned by completing the middle segment of our workshop series. 

Badge 3: Solidarity Building

The Solidarity Building Badge focuses on dialogue as a method for critically examining socialization, equity, and justice. The workshops in Badge 3 are intentionally designed with even more time for group dialogue.  

Why do students sign up for CDI?

• "I am interested in signing up for these workshops because I want to learn more about cultural identity and the specific knowledge-based skills that can be used to describe my own cultural experiences and that of others. I want to participate in the workshops in order to challenge my perspective and surround myself with individuals who have a similar interest in social justice."

• "I am interested in signing up for these workshops as I have been wanting to learn more about cultural diversity and developing my skills and knowledge surrounding social justice while also learning more about racial injustices and the ways in which they are embedded in society and the structure of America. I am looking to learn more and expand upon the materials I have been able to learn about in both my major and minors. Going forward after my senior year and thinking about life after I graduate, I hope to use all of the learning opportunities both inside and outside of class I have gained to create change and be a member of a larger global community that brings my education and knowledge to my professional and personal endeavors."

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• How do I use my digital badge?

  • Sharing badges can help people connect their learning with real-world benefits; such as adding new skills to a resume or vitae, unlocking new employment or educational opportunities, and recognizing that learning is a lifelong journey.

• Who can register and participate in CDI workshops?
  • Undergraduates and graduate students currently enrolled at the University of San Francisco are invited to register for any of the CDI. Slots are limited so please register before the deadline.  

Prior Workshop Session Offerings