Report Inclusion Academy session attendance to earn recognition, awards

The Inclusion Academy Certification Program rewards employees for attending multiple diversity educational sessions. Employees who participated in any Inclusion Academy programs during fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 through June 2025) must report their attendance by Monday, July 7, to be eligible for designations and rewards.
Report your progress and attendance to the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on this form.
Designed to ensure our patients receive culturally sensitive care, the program helps you better understand diversity and its impact on health care. The academy offers four educational formats:
- Culturally responsive patient care
- Inclusive health care
- Experiential learning
- On-demand education, including on-site and virtual. The on-demand series can be tailored to provide education on requested topics.
The following sessions will be offered in the last quarter of this fiscal year:
CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PATIENT CARE
Mental Health Inequities
- Thursday, April 24, Noon–1 p.m.
- Online, Register here
Poverty and Health Disparities
- Thursday, May 22, Noon–1 p.m.
- Online, Register here
Sexual and Gender Health Disparities
- Thursday, June 12, Noon–1 p.m.
- Online, Register here
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Religious Differences and Health Care Considerations
- Tuesday, April 29
- Register: 7 a.m. session
- Register: 3:30 p.m. session
- TED Talk
Veterans and Health Care Access: Challenges and Opportunities
- Tuesday, May 20
- Register: 7 a.m. session
- Register: 3:30 p.m. session
- TED Talk
Gender Differences and Affirming Care Challenges
- Tuesday, June 17
- Register: 7 a.m. session
- Register: 3:30 p.m. session
- TED Talk
MORE PARTICIPATION EARNS MORE REWARDS
The Inclusion Academy offers three recognition levels for participation:
- Diversity supporter
- Diversity advocate
- Diversity champion
Recognitions may include email signature designation, a certificate, food voucher, pins, tote bag and recognition in The RITE Stuff for employees at the diversity champion level. Participants also can earn continuing medical education and nursing credits. For details about requirements and rewards, review this certification flyer or the DEI Infonet site.
If you have questions about the program or need to request an accommodation for a disability to participate in sessions, email diversity@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.
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