The Office of Access and Institutional Excellence is offering the Campus Engagement Training Programs (CETP), a workshop series designed to strengthen campus-wide capacity for inclusive engagement across race, identity, religion, gender, sexual orientation and other forms of difference. Rather than treating diversity and belonging as isolated topics, CETP takes a holistic approach that emphasizes empathy, cultural humility, meaningful dialogue and collaboration across differences.
CETP offers a full-day training each month (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), featuring four core trainings: Students of Color Ally Training, Difficult Conversations Training, LGBTQ+ Ally Training and Religious Diversity and Pluralism Training.
Participants receive a placard for each training they complete and may complete the four training workshops at their own pace throughout the academic year. Upon completing and submitting all four placards, participants receive a CETP Letter of Completion, recognizing their commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming Rice community.
Fall 2026 Training Dates
Trainings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month:
- October 21
- November 18
- December 16
Location: To be announced
👉 RSVP: Participants must RSVP in advance through this form for each training they plan to attend.
Customized Training
The Office of Access and Institutional Excellence also offers customized training workshops tailored to the specific needs of Rice departments, provided they align with AIE’s goals.
For questions about CETP, please contact Dr. Sana Patel at sp227@rice.edu.