Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Welcome to the LINCS Community Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion group!

The target audience for this group includes adult education practitioners, administrators, policymakers, advocates, and allies. The focus of the group is to explore issues and opportunities related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to strengthen student learning, promote equity within diverse learning communities, and advance access to educational resources, opportunities, and inclusive learning environments. Our objective is to identify and share evidence-based policies, practices, and strategies for applying a DEI lens across the adult education field. 

Topics discussed include:

• Increasing awareness and acceptance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in adult education
• Planning for and celebrating the diversity of adult learners
• Developing and sharing inclusive curricula, learning practices, and environments 
• Integrating cultural and linguistic competency

To join the group, follow the steps below: 

• Create a LINCS Account.
• Log in to LINCS with your account credentials, return to this page, and click on "Join Group" on the left menu.
• Select Daily or Immediate from the dropdown menu under "Subscription Type" on left menu to receive notifications and click the blue Update button to confirm.

Get started by exploring our Discussions, Bulletins, and Events pages (see left menu) and please introduce yourself to the group so we can get to know you better.

We look forward to your contributions to the group!