Inclusion Champions is a cohort-based learning and development program that explores diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts. Cohort members can expect to engage in small group activities, personal reflection exercises, videos, case studies, and action planning. All cohorts engage in approximately three hours of session content a month. For in-person cohorts, monthly in-person sessions will be held on the Dartmouth campus. For Virtual Inclusion Champions, monthly sessions will consist of web-based learning with a synchronous virtual discussion each month. 

• Enhanced Engagement and Motivation: Learning with colleagues increases engagement and motivation through a sense of community.
• Collaborative Learning: Colleagues learn from each other through activities, small group discussions, and peer feedback.
• Networking Opportunities: Provides opportunities to build valuable professional relationships.
• Personalized Support: Allows for more tailored feedback and support from facilitators and peers.
• Consistency and Structure: Provides a structured learning environment, with concepts and strategies that are easily understandable and applicable.
• Accountability: Encourages accountability and motivation to apply concepts to one’s sphere of influence
• Diverse Perspectives: Enriches learning with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
• Skill Development: Enhances professional skills like teamwork and leadership.
• Long-term Benefits: Fosters long-term support, mentorship, and building a community of shared learning for the Dartmouth campus. 

Cohort schedules rotate every 6 months from in-person to virtual. In-person cohorts run September through February, and virtual cohorts run March through August. 

Whether you are in the in-person or the virtual cohort, participants should expect around 3 hours of total engagement each month. 

Successful completion of Inclusion Champions will consist of completing all learning for each month, consistent attendance in in-person and virtual discussions, successful completion of an action plan, and active engagement in small group discussions and activities. 

Upon successful completion, the Inclusion Champion member will receive a certificate of completion, Inclusion Champions tote, stickers, pins, and four of the books mentioned in the program content.  

After completion of the program, each Inclusion Champion will have the opportunity to join the Inclusion Champions Alumni Network. This network will offer quarterly sessions and activities for members throughout the year. More details of the Alumni Network will be shared broadly with campus in the coming months. 

To learn more about the program or to ask specific questions, please reach out to Inclusion.Champions@dartmouth.edu