The Dawg Ally program at UGA is a two-hour training for faculty, staff, and students who are interested in learning about gender and sexual identity, homophobia, heterosexism, and how they can provide support and work toward being an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community. Upon completion of the training, participants may be issued a Dawg Ally sticker for their office space as a visible indicator to visitors that they are LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Become Dawg Ally Trained
The Dawg Ally program at UGA is a three-hour training for faculty, staff, and students who are interested in learning about gender and sexual identity, homophobia, heterosexism, and how they can provide support and work toward being an ally for the LGBTQIA+ community.
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Our next training sessions will be held September 15th, October 20th, and November 10th from 1 to 4 p.m.
Training will be located in Adinkra Hall on the 4th floor of Memorial Hall.
Dawg Ally trainings are offered throughout the academic year. The sessions are led by two trained facilitators. To ensure an engaging and developmental experience, each training is limited to 25 participants. Our trainings often fill up fast and may have a wait list, so it is very important for you to contact us if, for any reason, your plans change and you can no longer make the date for which you are registered. Pre-registration is required for attendance.
For more information, please email us at pride@uga.edu.
Participate in the Certificate in Diversity & Inclusion (University Faculty & Staff)
The Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) creates an opportunity for UGA faculty and staff to explore strategic areas around diversity and improve their ability to contribute to the enhancement of UGA’s welcoming and inclusive environment.
Enrollment in the courses listed for the Certificate for Diversity and Inclusion are open to all UGA faculty and staff. UGA employees may take courses in pursuit of the certificate or they may take individual courses based on their needs and interests.
Successful completion of the CDI requires completion of the core course and five elective courses in the program. A variety of courses will be offered each quarter and all of the courses in the program are free.