Race and Ethnicity in Organizations

Catalog description

As we adapt to meet our individual and collective needs within increasingly diverse organizations, it is important to study the ways race and ethnicity affect our day-to-day experiences. These critical concepts often impact how we build organizational culture. They can also influence where we find belonging—particularly within professional spaces that reflect larger societal structures. This course will focus on evidence-based examples that clarify why race and ethnicity matter for a variety of organizations. We will turn to historical case studies, contemporary reports, and ongoing research that help us identify practical strategies for advancing equity in the workplace. By the end of the course, students will build a collection of foundational approaches for exploring the social realities of race and ethnicity across organizations.