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The IDEAL Learning Journey

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The IDEAL Learning Journey is a shared experience to help us build awareness, strengthen skills and apply positive approaches in our daily interactions so we feel respected and have a sense of belonging. 

Let's learn together to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.

 

15,000

Staff members invited to join the Learning Journey (faculty may also join)

10,000

Staff or faculty who have started or completed the Learning Journey (as of February 2024)

 

Choose what to learn based on your availability. 10 minutes? 30 minutes? One hour or longer? You've got learning options. We heard your feedback that you're crunched for time; this tool helps you identify what you can learn based on how much time you have.

 

The IDEAL Learning Journey underwent multiple updates in February 2024, including transitioning workshops to e-learning and additional optional learning opportunities.

Part 1

Begin your journey with learning options you choose, including self-assessments and e-learning courses.

Part 1 details

Resources

Find resources to support your learning experience at your own pace and at any point in your Learning Journey experience.

Resources

Part 2

Strengthen your skills and set up positive actions with an e-learning module on Racial Equity and Allyship and attend an optional live virtual workshop facilitated by experts.

Part 2 details

Inclusive dialogue

Use this tool to help you have inclusive conversations with others; intended as a workplace resource and does not represent university policy.

Inclusive dialogue tool

View the syllabus for an overview of the experience.

For People Managers

Your role is pivotal to forging a workplace with values and goals that uphold diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Special content is offered for those in leadership roles. Support tools and templates are included.

View details on the Manager Learning Journey webpage

Frequently Asked Questions

Review questions and answers about The IDEAL Learning Journey. 

Visit the FAQ webpage.

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