Inclusive Excellence Programs
From inclusive hiring to leadership and professional development opportunities, the College of LAS has resources to help make our campus a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive place.
Get involved in our efforts across the college by checking out programs offered through and in partnership with the LAS Office of Inclusive Excellence.
Academic Leadership and Management Institute
The Illinois Academic Leadership and Management Institute (ALMI) is a small, interactive academic leadership program for any faculty member who is building a research group in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences or the Grainger College of Engineering.
Collaborative Mentoring Network
In partnership with the OVCDEI, LAS offers a program that provides collaborative mentoring grants in support of mid-career tenure-track and instructional specialized faculty (teaching or clinical associate professors).
Executive Officer Principled Academic Leadership Program
The Principled Academic Leadership (PAL) initiative equips LAS executive officers with the problem-solving skills and tools necessary to navigate the unique challenges of the academic environment and fosters inclusive climates in their respective units.
Inclusive Pedagogy Certificate Program
The 14-week Inclusive Pedagogy Certificate engages in experiential learning to teach faculty and instructors practical tools for designing and teaching courses geared towards diverse populations of undergraduate and graduate students.