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Inclusive Leaders

The Eriksson College of Education regularly brings together faculty, staff and students to focus on recruitment and retention at Austin Peay State University through the lens of inclusion and belonging. Scroll to view all the latest initiatives.


Inclusive Leaders Workshops (2024-25)

This campus-wide workshop series is open to all students, faculty, and staff who want to leverage and celebrate differences in their professional and personal lives.

Those who attend at least 5 workshops and complete associated workshop activities will be awarded an Inclusive Leader microcredential. Lunch is provided at each workshop for those that RSVP at least two weeks in advance.

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Workshops below occur the first Friday of the month, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., in Claxton 216.

Sept. 6, 2024 Cultural Humility: Embracing a Culture of Belonging
Oct. 4, 2024 What’s Wrong With Saying That?”
Using Inclusive Language Inside (and Outside) the Classroom
Nov. 1, 2024 Who Was Miss Hattie Clay & What Can She Teach Us About Supporting Students’ Voices?
Dec. 6, 2024 The Future is Now
Student Panel
Feb. 7, 2025 “Am I Even Allowed to Teach Anymore?”
Deciphering New & Upcoming TN Laws
March 7, 2025 What Does Recruitment & Retention Have to Do with Me?
April 4, 2025 What Do We Not Know (& How Can Our Students Help Fill in the Gaps?)
Full Spectrum Learning Panel

Changemaker Mini-Grants

The Changemaker Mini-Grants initiative is to provide monetary resources and in-kind services to Eriksson College of Education faculty, staff, and students.

Why it matters: These grants support events, workshops, and research conferences promoting educational inclusion and equity. They encourage awareness, innovation, and success by promoting recruitment and retention efforts, curriculum, and/or professional learning. 

The big picture:

Apply now:

View full application guidelines and complete your application:

Click to Apply by Oct. 4, 2024!

What's Next for Recipients: Grant recipients must present a 5-minute talk at the College of Education's Inclusive Leaders April Showcase.

    1. Project name
    2. Collaborators/partners
    3. Dates of event/project/etc.
    4. Amount received
    5. Connection to APSU’s strategic plan
    6. Academic experience
      • Student experience
      • Employee experience
      • Community experience
    7. Highlight of the project
      • Other information from the event, such as pictures, news items, social media posts, direct quotes from attendees, etc.
      • Supporting media (photos, social posts, attendee quotes)

Bottom line: This initiative encourages collaboration and ingenuity to promote equity across the university


College of Education Inclusivity Statement

The Austin Peay State University (APSU) Eriksson College of Education is committed to anti-racist, anti-bias (ABAR) initiatives in each of our teaching and learning programs. We are committed to examining and disrupting/dismantling the history, biases, and exclusionary practices that hinder the integrity, dignity, and inclusion of all students.  We prioritize learning opportunities focused on culturally and racially diverse backgrounds that promote respect, empathy, equity, and ethical learning within each course. We will take action toward these commitments by: