Course curriculum

    1. Activity - What Does Inclusivity Mean to You?

    2. Introduction to Inclusive Event Planning - Module 1

    1. Activity - Audience Persona Creation

    2. Understanding Your Audience - Module 2

    1. Scenario: Venue Accessibility

    2. Activity - Identify Accessibility Features

    3. Activity – Improve Accessibility

    4. Applying Universal Design Principles - Module 3

    1. Activity - Develop a culturally inclusive event theme

    2. Culturally Inclusive Programming - Module 4

    1. Activity - Revising an Event Invitation for Inclusive Language

    2. Communication and Language Accessibility - Module 5

    1. Scenario - Evaluating a Vendor for DEI Alignment

    2. Inclusive Vendor and Partner Selection - Module 6

    3. Activity - Identifying Vendor Strengths and Weaknesses

    4. Activity - Vendor Evaluation

About this course

  • Free
  • 19 lessons
  • 0.5 hours of video content
  • Certificate available

What you will learn

  • Embracing Diversity and Inclusion

    You will learn how to incorporate diverse voices and perspectives into event planning by partnering with diverse stakeholders and ensuring representation and equity at every stage of planning and execution.

  • Designing Accessible and Inclusive Events

    You will gain skills to make events accessible to all through universal design principles, offering accommodations like ASL interpreters, captioning, sensory-friendly spaces, and multilingual resources, while fostering inclusivity in themes and activities that engage diverse audiences.

  • Driving Advocacy and Continuous Improvement

    You will discover how to use events as platforms to promote social justice and DEI awareness while collecting feedback, evaluating outcomes, and adapting strategies to ensure ongoing inclusivity and impact.

Meet your instructor

Christine Cleaver

Christine Cleaver is an Associate Professor and Program Director for Event and Entertainment at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. She brings a unique blend of academic rigor and industry insight to her courses through her experiential learning teaching strategy, fostering a strong synergy between theoretical knowledge and practical application. With extensive experience managing a full-service event management and production company, Christine has honed her skills in marketing, organizational leadership, production management, and social media content creation. Her career reflects a commitment to bridging the gap between academia and industry to empower the next generation of professionals. Christine’s contributions to curriculum development are highlighted by her key projects, including the creation of the Tourism and Hospitality Management Undergraduate Assessment Program and the Bachelor of Science in Event and Entertainment Management. She also serves as the advisor for the Event Planning Association Student Professional Organization, nurturing student talent and professional growth. You can connect with Christine A. Cleaver on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/christinecleaver/