Educational Justice Learning Lab
Purpose
EJLL is designed to build a professional community of educators focused on educational justice. This program is designed to cultivate a learning environment that embraces Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA). Our goal is to empower faculty with the knowledge and tools necessary to create inclusive, equitable, and culturally responsive classrooms that honor and uplift the diverse experiences of all students.
By participating in the EJLL, you will deepen your understanding of systemic inequities in higher education, engage in meaningful dialogue, expand your understanding of equity-focused theories, apply these insights to your teaching, and create a portfolio showcasing your progress designing a more inclusive and equitable classroom
Fall ‘25: 9/15-12/5 - Spring ‘26: 1/27-5/8
The program includes a blend of in-person, online synchronous, and asynchronous learning through Canvas.
Due to the nature of the content, there will be some equired in-person sessions on Fridays.
Fall Welcome Colloquium:
9/12, 12-3pm (Mandatory, In-Person)
Unit 1 (9/15-10/24):
In-Person: 10/3 & 10/17, 12-2pm
Unit 2 (10/27-11/26):
In-Person: 11/7 & 11/21, 12-2pm
Fall closing colloquium: 12/5, 12-3
Unit 3 (1/27-3/12)
Spring kickoff colloquium: 1/30, 12-3
In-Person: 2/20 & 3/13, 12-2pm
Unit 4 (3/16-5/7)
In-Person: 4/3 & 4/24, 12-2pm
Final Colloquium: 5/8, 12- 3pm
The program requires a weekly commitment of approximately 4 hours, amounting to a total of about 96 hours over thecourse of both terms.
This time includes participation in all program activities, such as professional learning community (PLC) discussions, reflective journaling, and the development of your Transformative Teaching and Learning Portfolio.
Being actively involved is key to getting the most out of this program.
We ask thatyou attend all in-person meetings, colloquia, and celebrations. These aren’t just requirements —they’re meaningful chances to connect with
others, share your journey, and grow as acommunity.
Your participation in EJLL will involve a range of assignments designed to deepen your understanding and application of equity-focused teaching
practices.
These assignments include:
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Participation (Canvas),
Reflective Journals,
and Transformative Teaching and Learning Portfolio Project.
Successful completion of all modules and assignments is required to earn a certificate of completion, a $1200 stipend, and the application of the
program towards salary advancement.
We believe in the power of collaboration and support.
Should you have any questions or need guidance, please do not hesitate to reach out:
Canvas Course Questions: Please email the team to ensure a prompt response from one of the facilitators.
General Program Questions: Alicia Bencomo Garcia
Units 1 & 2 Questions: Janine Riopel
Units 3 & 4 Questions: Alicia Bencomo Garcia
Data Questions: Janine Riopel