Welcome. You belong here.
The Office of Inclusion Education is a unit within Student Affairs, and we provide:
- Workshops for students
- Workshops for faculty and staff who interact with students
- Required first-year student programs, including Our Wisconsin and Free Expression at UW-Madison
- An annual leadership retreat for students
- Support for first-generation college students
- Support for students affected by war and displacement
- Online guides and materials about inclusive practices
We elevate and prioritize inclusion for all students at UW-Madison.
Workshops
You may request workshops that we regularly give, or you may request one tailored to your group’s needs. Some common topics include:
- Inclusion Education 101: Understanding Social Identity
- Developing Welcoming Environments
- Our Wisconsin, Part 3
- Unpacking Concepts
Read more on our Request a workshop page.
Required programs
Our office supports two of the four required programs for first-year students: Our Wisconsin and Free Expression at UW-Madison.
Read more about our programs on our Required programs page.
Even though I wasn’t comfortable sharing all of my identities it [the workshop] made me more comfortable with myself and it showed that I am not alone, and that my residence hall is more diverse than it may seem at first glance.
Student workshop participant
Leadership retreat
The leadership retreat helps students explore their personal stories and experiences in relation to their peers and build skills to be a positive member of our community. The retreat is held annually on campus.
By participating in the retreat, students:
- Identify their own multiple intersecting identities and experiences.
- Explain how their identities and experiences influence their understanding of leadership.
- Demonstrate an understanding of their role in interrupting bias and prejudice in themselves and their community, and their role in developing strategies to build positive communities.
Student support
First-generation students
Our office provides support for students whose parents didn’t attend a college or university.
Bias reporting
Bias reporting is through the Office of Compliance. The online reporting form is secure and confidential.
Prayer and reflection
A map of prayer and reflection spaces across campus that are open to all students, faculty, staff and visitors.
Events and special programming
Events
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Apr21
Creating Change on Campus @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Red Gym (716 Langdon Street), Room: Multicultural Student Center Classroom, 2nd floor
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Apr30
Integrating Social Justice Into Social Media Platforms @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm Red Gym (716 Langdon Street), Room: Multicultural Student Center Classroom, 2nd floor
