The conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion is more polarized than ever. But the importance—and significant business benefits—of DEI initiatives remain clear and unchanged:

A welcoming and supportive work environment is not just a nice-to-have, it can make or break an organization.

Executives, Managers, and Board Members—commit to going beyond mere compliance and make implementing a robust and sustainable management strategy at your credit union a priority.

As institutions shift to embrace environmental, social, and governance (ESG) philosophies in their business plans, this research-driven program will help credit unions shore up the social aspect of ESG, fostering employee engagement and empowerment while attracting new talent.

This program goes deep into the subject matter; students leave with an understanding of the perceptual, institutional, and psychological processes that impact the ways people interact with each other under the guidance of Michelle M. Duguid, Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University.

Over the course of 3.5 MONTHS, 4 COURSES, and 2 LIVE-TAUGHT SESSIONS, we’ll balance academic research regarding employee engagement with practical, specific strategies. We’ll also explore:

• Improving engagement
• Counteracting unconscious bias
• Fairness and belonging at work
• Fostering a welcoming climate
   

Having a work environment that creates a sense of belonging leads to satisfied employees and a stronger future for your organization. Learn more about each course and session by visiting our “Curriculum” tab.

Questions? Email events@cues.org.

Read Inclusive Climates Rely On Psychological Safety for a look inside the program and to learn about attendee experiences. 

Hear from the faculty of this unique program as they discuss its key features and the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace.

We've partnered with Cornell University to bring Ivy League-level digital learning programs (eCornell) to CUs nationwide.

Why Attend?

• This program was developed specifically for the credit union industry in partnership with Cornell University, and is ONLY AVAILABLE THROUGH CUES. 
• This is a unique opportunity for credit union professionals to access exceptional executive education from Cornell University, without travel. 
• Learn directly from Cornell faculty member Michelle M. Duguid as she teaches the live, online sessions designed to supplement and connect all the courses in this series—highlighting the applications to the credit union system and your role.
• You’ll find all content and activities are customized specifically for the unique challenges and opportunities of credit unions. 
• Activities, discussion boards, and live-taught online sessions are designed to make you an active participant in the learning process, allowing you to become a stronger marketing leader at your own pace.
• Expand your network of like-minded professionals as you connect and share your own experiences. 
• Students who complete all coursework will earn an executive certificate from CUES and Cornell University, demonstrating their knowledge and ability to apply what they’ve learned to their careers and credit unions.

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Ivy League Curricula and Top-Ranked Faculty

eCornell is Cornell University’s online learning platform, which provides online professional and executive development to students around the world. eCornell courses are all developed by Cornell University faculty, and often include practical insights from other industry experts. All eCornell course content comes from top-rated programs with proven curricula. 
 

Expert Led, with Structured Flexibility

eCornell courses are online and expert led with structured flexibility. Courses are facilitated by subject-matter experts, who will guide you, challenge you, and help you apply the course concepts to your real-world, on-the-job circumstances. Each course has a defined start and end date, but is designed to accommodate the schedules of busy professionals and allow students to complete their work at the times that work best for them, daytime, evening, or weekends.
 

Start and End Dates Drive Completion

A critical part of successful self-directed learning is to have a finish line, so eCornell courses have defined start dates and end dates. Most eCornell courses take about six to eight hours to complete, over a two-week period. 
 

Interaction & Collaboration

As an eCornell student, you are never alone in your course. You are part of a cohort of other credit union staff members from across North America. Required discussions play an important part in your course, giving you and your classmates the opportunity to share and exchange your own experiences, best practices, perspectives, and examples. All this shared learning is facilitated by an instructor who brings both subject-matter expertise and real-world experience. Your interaction with peers from different organizations, and backgrounds fosters collaboration, networking, and a lot of practical, shared learning.
 

Emphasis on Practice and Application

The ability for you to interact with expert instructors, to ask questions and receive answers, and to learn with—and from—other participants keeps the learning interesting, practical, and above all, relevant to your work. 

And there’s one more key component: practice opportunities. 

Most eCornell courses include a project, which challenges you to apply the course concepts to your own organization. Others include interactive scenarios, simulations, and other engaging practice activities. All courses include tools, techniques, or job aids that you can put to immediate use in your work.

Every certificate program and course is developed with very tangible outcomes in mind. To eCornell, it’s not enough if a course helps you to know something, or even to understand it. Programs are designed to go much further, to equip you to do something—better or for the first time—at your job. 

We ask, “after completing this course, what will participants be able to analyze, identify, assess, implement, calculate, or influence that they couldn’t before?” eCornell courses draw on a variety of components to provide this practical learning:

• Discussions
• Projects
• Practice activities
• Short videos
• Interviews with industry experts
• Online tools and downloadable resources
• Case studies and examples
• The guidance of an instructor
   

The eCornell approach positions you as an active participant in the learning process, allowing you to build the necessary problem-solving skills at your own pace and in your own style to confront the real challenges you face on the job and in life.

We are currently working on our faculty for 2025. Please check back for more information.