Certificate in Organizational Inclusion & Diversity

INSTRUCTOR

Tina M. Riley, is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Resources and Labor Relations at Michigan State University. She holds a PhD in Higher, Adult and Lifelong Education, with a concentration in Communications, and a Master of Labor and Industrial Relations from Michigan State University.

Dr. Riley is a results-based educator and executive coach with expertise helping individual leaders, and organizations, achieve their full potential through high-impact communications that build trust and promote inclusion and engagement.

She adopts an engaging and holistic approach to teaching that facilitates learners’ ability to move from theory to practice. Her teaching style makes complex concepts accessible to graduate students and seasoned professionals alike. Dr. Riley teaches academic and professional development classes on a variety of HR and leadership topics including communications, leadership development, managing change, diversity and inclusion, and conducting workplace investigations.

With her passionate and engaging style, Dr. Riley develops and presents customized leadership development programs for both public and private sector organizations, from manufacturing to the Courts. Organizational leaders and HR professionals from across the globe including Bahrain, Cameroon, Canada, Georgia, Nigeria have participated in her workshops.

CANCELLATION POLICY

• FOR VIRTUAL (ZOOM) PROGRAMS

  • Cancellation more than three weeks prior to the program start date: full refund.
  • Cancellation two weeks prior to the program start date: 10% cancellation fee; remainder of program fee refunded.
  • Cancellation after program materials have been posted/provided to participants (normally 2 days prior to program start date): no refund.
  • Cancellation fees may be waived if the participant registers and attends the same program within 12 months. Fees may only be waived once.

• FOR IN-PERSON PROGRAMS

  • Cancellation four weeks prior to program start: 10% cancellation fee; remainder of program fee refunded.
  • Cancellation less than four weeks but at least two weeks prior to program start: 50% cancellation fee.
  • Cancellation less than two weeks prior to program start: no refund.
  • These cancellation fees apply even if the participant wishes to reschedule to a later date for the same program or a different program. Participants may send a substitute from the same organization for the same program and date with prior written notice and avoid the cancellation fee.

MSU reserves the right to cancel programs when enrollment criteria are not met or for conditions beyond its control. Any additional costs incurred by the enrollee of canceled programs are the responsibility of the enrollee.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• MSU's Federal ID Number is 38-6005984
• Business casual attire.
• Please, no audio or video recording.

REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES

• All course materials.
• Space is limited, so we advise registering as soon as possible to secure your participation.

AWARDING OF CERTIFICATE

• Certificates are only given to those who attend the entire program and pass the examination. They should expect a notification with their certificate via email two- to three-weeks after the completion of the program.

DID YOU KNOW...WE CAN COME TO YOU!

• You can bring this program on-site for your team or virtually through Zoom. It will lay the groundwork for success, provide a common framework and language as well as incorporate your organizational challenges.
  
  Contact Program Coordinator, Kristi White at whitekr@msu.edu to discuss how you can multiply the benefits of MSU programs and save money by bringing this and other programs to you.