In 2025 and 2026, the Office for Equity and Diversity coordinated the development of two online courses focused on understanding and addressing antisemitism and Islamophobia at the University of Minnesota. The courses support the University’s continued dedication to fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Developed by faculty and external subject matter experts with input from across the University, these short, 45-minute courses are designed to help students, faculty, and staff better understand discrimination and its effects on our University community.
Students, faculty, and staff can access the online courses through the University training hub by searching for course numbers OED300 and OED301.
Questions? Contact the Office of Equity and Diversity at [email protected].
Course Development Timeline
Summer 2025
Finding the experts
OED staff identified internal and external faculty experts to inform the coursework.
Summer – Fall 2025
Developing the content
Faculty experts drafted initial course text and identified visuals.
Fall 2025 – Winter 2026
Stakeholder engagement
Internal and external stakeholders were consulted on the course content and necessary revisions were implemented.
Winter – Spring 2026
Building the courses
Courses were built, based on feedback from the engagement process.
Spring – Summer 2026
Ensuring accessibility
Courses were reviewed for digital accessibility and design adjustments were made.