ALCOAST 387/21 - OCT 2021 DIVERSITY & INCLUSION FOUNDATIONS COURSE NOW AVAILABLE

R 191500Z OCT 21
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS
ALCOAST 387/21
SSIC 1554
SUBJ: DIVERSITY & INCLUSION FOUNDATIONS COURSE NOW AVAILABLE
ON THE COAST GUARD LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A. USCG Diversity and Inclusion Policy Statement (May 2018)
B. USCG Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan 2019 - 2023 (May 2020)
1. This ALCOAST announces that the Diversity and Inclusion
Foundations Course is now available on the Coast Guard
Learning Management System. This six module e-learning course
enables all Coast Guard personnel access to tools needed to
support D&I conversations, learning, and cross-cultural;
cross-generational relationship building. Themes explored
include Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging; Emotional
Intelligence; Civility in the Workplace; Microaggressions;
Unconscious Bias; and Generational Diversity.
2. The web-based course is delivered via the Coast Guard
Learning Management System:
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https://elearning.uscg.mil/

and is self-paced. The course title is "Diversity and Inclusion
Foundations" (Course #100455). Completing the course may be
especially useful for those interested in serving or already
serving on Leadership and Diversity Advisory Councils.
3. Commands are encouraged to use the modules and accompanying
Leader Guidebook as new, exciting tools to enable meaningful D&I
dialogues at the unit and office level.
4. This course is just one way the Coast Guard is fostering
an inclusive work environment that supports creativity, innovation,
and a high performing Mission Ready Total Workforce that is Fair,
Open, Cooperative, Supportive and Empowering (FOCSE).
5. For questions regarding the Diversity & Inclusion Foundations
Course, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (CG-127) at:
HQS-SMB-CG-127-Info@uscg.mil.
6. Ms. Michelle R. Godfrey, Director of Civilian Human Resources,
Diversity and Leadership (CG-12), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.