It’s clear that organizations benefit from diversity and inclusion initiatives. Leading those initiatives is typically a chief diversity officer (CDO). What’s a CDO’s role and how do you become one? Missouri State University Chief Diversity Officer Wes Pratt shares some insights with Training Industry. … [Read more...] about How do you become a chief diversity officer?
Since 2013, the Collaborative Diversity Conference (CDC) has shared Missouri State University’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion to area leaders and businesses. The 2019 conference theme, “Bridging the Cultural Divides,” continues that mission. “The conference gives us an opportunity to showcase programs, projects and efforts that promote the value of inclusion,” … [Read more...] about Bridging the cultural divides
February is Black History Month in the U.S. How and why should employers show their commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace? Wes Pratt, chief diversity officer at Missouri State University, shares his perspective with HRCI. … [Read more...] about Honoring Black History Month in the workplace
The topic of racism will take center stage at Missouri State University’s Collaborative Diversity Conference this year. Themed “Facing Racism in 2018 and Beyond: A Changing Dynamic,” the conference will take place from April 25-27 in the Plaster Student Union on campus. Wes Pratt, chief diversity officer and assistant to the president at MSU, offers more information about the … [Read more...] about Diversity Conference takes on racism
Divisiveness. Polarization. Hostility. These are some of the things the 2018 Collaborative Diversity Conference (CDC) at Missouri State University is trying to prevent. How will that be done? This year’s conference will focus on inclusive excellence. About the conference The CDC is April 25-27. April 25 is a pre-conference day featuring an all-day interactive workshop on … [Read more...] about Inclusive excellence: What it is and how to use it