The Building University of Iowa Leadership for Diversity (BUILD) initiative is an opportunity for UI faculty, staff, post-docs, and graduate students to gain strategic knowledge and skills to contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. By completing a series of workshops, participants will earn a certificate demonstrating their commitment as leaders to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and classroom.

To get session details and register for UI campus courses, log in to UI Employee Self Service, select "My Career,” then “My Training," to be rerouted to the Learning and Development portal. Click on the “Enroll in Courses” tab. Then use the search fields to find the desired sessions.

This course will help the University of Iowa faculty and staff learn more about our Veteran and Military Connected (VMC) students and connect with them. We will cover information about VMC students, their service background, the challenges they face transitioning to college, and the special needs some of our VMC students may have.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact Inclusive Education and Strategic Initiatives in advance at 319-353-2388 or ddei-iesi@uiowa.edu.