Badge of Diversity & Inclusion
Badge of Diversity & Inclusion
Learn more about our various Badges of Diversity & Inclusion for students majoring in certain fields!
Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
Showcase your commitment to diversity and inclusion with the Badge of Diversity and Inclusion in Education.
Psychology and Sociology
Showcase your commitment to diversity and inclusion with the Badge of Diversity and Inclusion in Psychology.
College of Business and Technology
Showcase your commitment to diversity and inclusion with the Badge of Diversity and Inclusion in College of Business and Technology.
Anderson College of Nursing and HP
Showcase your commitment to diversity and inclusion with the Badge of Diversity and Inclusion in Nursing and Health Promotions.
The Badge of Diversity and Inclusion is a recognition earned through involvement in experiential learning by students who show intentionality in pursuing immersive experiences. Students wishing to pursue the badge must meet with their academic advisor to declare their intent to pursue the honor and establish a plan of action to be fulfilled prior to graduation.
Anderson College of Nursing and Health Professions
To earn the ACONHP Diversity & Inclusion Badge the student must complete at least 5 items from the list of criteria below:
| Immersion / Cultural Experience | Volunteer | Training / Professional Development |
| Attend 1 event in the community that focuses on culture or inclusion | Volunteer for 1 respite night (outside of required class participation) | Complete 1 of the workshops or trainings facilitated by the Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion |
| Attend 1 event in the community that focuses on culture or inclusion | Particpate in 1 community service opportunity that serves an underrepresented population | Deliver an oral presentation or poster presentation on a DEI topic (outside of class requirement) |
| Attend at least 4 campus events focused on incluson or culture | Volunteer at Night to Shine (outside of required class participation) | |
| Attend a study abroad trip | ||
| Attend a study away trip |
To begin the process in achieving this honor in Nursing, please contact:
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Dr. Rachel Winston–rwinston@una.edu
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Teaching, Learning, and Leadership
In partnership with the Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion, this distinction is offered by Teaching, Learning, and Leadership.
In order to receive the badge, students must meet the following criteria:
| Urban School Experience* | Rural School Experience / Cultural Immersion* | Training / Volunteering* |
| Must complete one | Must complete two | Must complete one |
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Memphis City School Trip Tampa City School Trip
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Zimbabwe Trip Oklahoma Trip Alternative Break Trip (requires special assignment) |
Safe Zone Training Poverty Simulation Training Critical Conversations Training LGBTQ Awareness Training Full Life Ahead Camp UServe (advisor approval required) |
*Additional opportunities may become available. Please check with your academic advisor for updates. Substitutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Upon completion of these experiences, students will provide a public presentation that summarizes their learning experiences as they relate to the discipline of education.
To begin the process in achieving this honor in Education, please contact:
| Dr. Whitte–lswhitten@una.edu |
| Dr. Padgett–gpadgett@una.edu |
View the application linked here!
| Elisa Coker |
Fall 2019
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| Erin Creasy | Fall 2019 |
| Kaylen Bishop | Spring 2020 |
| Allie Brooks | Spring 2020 |
| Timothy McCombs | Spring 2024 |
| Jackson Phillips | Spring 2024 |
| Yeongeun Pak | Spring 2024 |
| Hae Ri Bang | Spring 2024 |
Sanders College of Business and Technology
In order to receive the badge, students must meet the following criteria:
| Cultural Immersion Experience* | COBT Specific Experiences* | Training / Volunteering / Practicum* |
| Must complete one | Must complete at least two | Must complete at least two |
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Education Abroad (Businessfocus preferred) Study Away (Business-focus preferred) Pre-approved domestic cross-cultural opportunity Alternative Break Trip (Cultural-focus required) Pre-approved international educational/business/health mission opportunity |
Company visit(s) with workshop focus on diversity/equity/inclusion “Women in Business” or "Girls Who Code" student organization – member/or attend sponsored event(s) Attend Sanders College of Business and Technology student events to engage our international student(s) Work SaveFirst Tax Prep Class “Society for Human Resource Management” student organization – attend event(s) with focus on diversity/equity/inclusion Emotional Intelligence Training Community Service Event approved by the COBT |
Choose any one of the workshops and trainings on the UNA Social Inclusion Site. |
*Additional opportunities may become available. Please check with the Experiential Learning/Projects Coordinator (Julie Heinrich - jheinrich1@una.edu) in the COBT Dean’s Office for updates. Substitutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
To begin the process in achieving this honor in the Sanders College of Business and Technology, please contact:
| Rachel Patterson - rhill6@una.edu |
Psychology and Sociology
In partnership with the Mitchell-West Center for Social Inclusion, this distinction is offered by the Department of Psychology and Sociology.
In order to receive the badge, students must meet the following criteria:
| Cultural Immersion* | Coursework* | Training / Volunteering / Practicum* |
| Must complete one | Must complete at least two | Must complete at least two |
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Education Abroad (Psychology-focus preferred) Alternative Break Trip (Cultural-focus required) |
PY 302 Abnormal Psychology PY 442 Social Psychology PY 444 Psychology of Religion PY 454 Introduction to Developmental Disabilities PY 470 Health Psychology PY 490 Multicultural Psychology |
Safe Zone Training Poverty Simulation Training Critical Conversations Training ARC of the Shoals Bridges Behavior Therapy Inside-Out Program Shoals Youth Advocates One Place of the Shoals Safeplace UServe (advisor approval required) |
*Additional opportunities may become available. Please check with your academic advisor for updates. Substitutions may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
To begin the process in achieving this honor in Psychology, please contact:
| Dr. Zayac– rzayac@una.edu |