College Sports Diversity Week – CSDW

About

College Sports Diversity Week – CSDW is a pivotal event dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within collegiate athletics. CSDW brings together student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and university leaders to share best practices, celebrate inclusive programs, and drive forward DEIB initiatives in college sports.

Mission

The mission of College Sports Diversity Week is to create more equitable and inclusive environments in college athletics. We aim to empower student-athletes and sports leaders with the tools, knowledge, and strategies necessary to advocate for and implement meaningful diversity and inclusion initiatives across college sports programs nationwide.

Vision

Our vision is to cultivate college sports environments that are truly representative of and accessible to all students, regardless of their background. By promoting DEIB, we aim to foster cultures of respect, equity, and belonging, where student-athletes can excel both on and off the field.

Founder’s Welcome

Dennis Kennedy Welcome to College Sports Diversity Week! As the founder of this groundbreaking event, I am honored to see how college sports leaders and student-athletes from across the nation are uniting to promote diversity and inclusion. College sports have a unique ability to shape future leaders, and this week is about ensuring that those leaders understand the importance of creating inclusive spaces for everyone involved.

During College Sports Diversity Week, we’ll tackle some of the most pressing issues facing college athletics, from racial equity to gender inclusion, and everything in between. We’ve brought together a diverse array of speakers, experts, and athletes who will share their insights on how to break down barriers and drive systemic change in college sports.

I truly believe that college sports can be a catalyst for broader societal change, and by embracing DEIB initiatives, we can create a ripple effect that impacts not only college campuses but the communities around them. I invite you to participate actively in the discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities we’ve planned for the week. Together, we can build a more inclusive future for college sports.

Dennis Kennedy
Founder
College Sports Diversity Week

Training

College Sports Diversity Week – CSDW offers an array of training programs tailored for student-athletes, coaches, and college sports administrators. Our training covers topics such as:

Inclusive Coaching in College Sports: Best practices for fostering inclusion within college teams.
Advocating for DEIB as a Student-Athlete: Equipping student-athletes with the skills to advocate for diversity and inclusion.
Building Inclusive Recruitment Strategies: Tools and techniques for recruiting diverse talent to collegiate sports programs. On-demand training is available for those who want to further their knowledge and skills beyond the live sessions.

We would love to have your participation, please use this link to sign up for training.

Recognition

College Sports Diversity Week celebrates individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in college sports. Our recognition programs include:

Inclusive College Sports Programs: Honoring collegiate sports programs that have successfully integrated DEIB into their structure.
Top College DEIB Leaders: Recognizing individuals leading DEIB efforts in collegiate athletics.
Student-Athlete Leadership Awards: Celebrating student-athletes who have made an impact in promoting diversity and inclusion on their campuses.

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Every first Tuesday of the month, we provide College Sports Diversity Week – CSDW certification training.

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