Section outline

  • Course Overview

    This course provides a foundational grounding on issues of institutional racism, and how this can manifest in higher education institutions (HEIs). It also provides introductory information on self-advocacy, being an effective ally, combating imposter syndrome, and how to prioritize your wellbeing. It is for anyone who has experienced institutional racism or is committed to building equitable communities in HEIs. 

    Learning Outcomes

    This course will help you to:

    1. Recognize how institutional racism creates barriers and promotes inequity in HEIs
    2. Identify prominent forms of institutional racism within HEIs 
    3. Advocate for yourself in a way that feels safe and empowering 
    4. Practice allyship in a way that’s meaningful and constructive 
    5. Combat imposter syndrome and work toward feeing more confident in your abilities 

    • Course Instructor: Dr. Melissa Jogie

      • Dr. Melissa Jogie

        Dr. Melissa Jogie is the Director for Research Culture, Impact, and Early Career Development at the University of Roehampton. As an Associate Professor, her interdisciplinary research focuses on fostering human flourishing among marginalized groups, including those experiencing homelessness and violence against women and girls. Melissa holds prestigious fellowships, including the UKRI Policy Fellowship (2024-25). Between 2020 and 2024, she secured over £1.4 million in funding, leading 24 projects. In addition to her research, Melissa co-directs Advance HE’s Diversifying Leadership Programme, serves on the Research External Advisory Group, and leads on the Research Leadership Development Programme. She earned her PhD in Comparative Education Systems at the Australian National University in 2017, with a Visiting Fellowship at Oxford's Centre for Comparative and International Education in 2015. For more information on her projects and publications, visit her website.

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      • Pre-Course Self Assessment

        Before you dive into this course, spend a few moments reflecting on your familiarity with the topic and your current level of skills confidence. 

        You will then re-visit the same questions in our Post-Course Self Assessment and reflect on how the course has helped you develop in confidence and grow your skills. 

        • Module One: Racism and Inequity Within Higher Education

          This module will help you to:

          1. Recognize how institutional racism creates barriers and promotes inequity in HEIs
          2. Consider how HEIs are attempting to address institutional racism 
          3. Recognize how equity of opportunities and respectful interactions benefit everyone at HEIs 

        • Module Two: Recognizing Institutional Racism in Higher Education

          This module will help you to:

          1. Identify prominent forms of institutional racism within HEIs 
          2. Recognize specific sensitivities and challenges faced by those experiencing institutional racism 
          3. Explore strategies to manage and reduce the impact of institutional racism 

        • Module Three: Self-Advocacy and Being an Ally

          This module will help you to:

          1. Advocate for yourself in a way that feels safe and empowering 
          2. Practice allyship in a way that’s meaningful and constructive 
          3. Commit to establishing a more inclusive and secure HEI community for all 

        • Module Four: Managing Mental Health and Wellbeing

          This module will help you to:

          1. Identify the deficit model and how this operates in HEIs 
          2. Recognize forms of imposter syndrome 
          3. Manage imposter syndrome and feel more confident in your abilities 
          4. Acknowledge the importance of self-care to support wellbeing 

        • References and Glossary of Key Terms

          In addition to the glossary you’ll find woven throughout the course, you can find the full glossary collated in one place here.

        • Post-Course Self Assessment

          Now you’ve completed the course, spend a few moments reflecting on where your familiarity with the topics and your confidence skills levels are at now. 

          Has the course helped you develop new skills and grow your confidence?

          You'll need to complete the Post-Course Self Assessment in order to download your certificate. If you didn't do the Pre-Course Self Assessment before starting the course, please go to the top of the page and reflect on your familiarity with the topic and your level of skills confidence before you started the course.

          • Completion: Certificate

            Completing all modules (plus the pre and post-course assessments) will unlock the course certificate, which you can then download here. Your course certificate will only be made available once you have completed all these sections.

            If you have difficulty accessing your certificate, please contact the Sage support team at: onlinesupport@sagepub.co.uk. You can also check out this FAQ page which may be helpful.

            • Give Feedback About This Course

              Did you enjoy the course? Please take two minutes to share your feedback. We use learner feedback in future course updates and developments to provide an excellent learning experience.

            • Accessibility

              We have high standards of accessibility on Sage Campus and as of May/June 2024 all activities within this course are keyboard and screen reader compatible. For more details on accessibility standards, please see the Sage Campus Accessibility Guide.

              For those using assistive technology, please note that within this course:

              • Tab components: JAWS and NVDA behave slightly differently. For NVDA to keep reading, it is best to exit focus mode and go back to browse mode. 
              • Matching: JAWS does not read out question label on dropdown focus.