Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Concentration

Dr. Melissa Kates
Chair, Department of Leadership
Location: Clement 318
Phone: 931-221-7188
Email: katesm@apsu.edu
Website: www.apsu.edu/leadership
 

Dr. Kathryn Woods
Graduate Coordinator
Professor
Location:  Clement Building, Office 217A
Phone:  931-221-1419
Email: Woodsk@apsu.edu

Students pursuing this concentration will be exposed to course material on the perceptual, institutional, and social processes that impact the ways people interact and make decisions in organizations. The interdisciplinary curriculum promotes a scientific approach to optimizing organizational outcomes by equipping leaders with the skills to cultivate a diverse, equitable, and inclusive climate. These skills serve students who strive to make organizations more supportive and engaging places to work.