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Issued to

Rita Van Dyke-Kao

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Credential Verification

Issue date: July 29, 2026

ID: 5160ee43-6c4d-4793-8833-01556ed2bf3e

Issued by

Open for Antiracism

Type

Program

Level

Professional

Format

Hybrid

Duration

10 months

Description

The Open for Anti-Racism (OFAR) Team Lead Digital Badge is a credential earned upon completion of the year-long OFAR program, signifying comprehensive understanding and commitment to antiracist teaching practices, open pedagogy, and Open Educational Resources (OER). Earners have undergone a rigorous 6-week online course and have designed and implemented an action plan to implement antiracist pedagogy in their classrooms. In addition, they have taken on the role of team lead, responsible for facilitating communication, overseeing action plans, and coordinating the creation and open licensing of antiracist materials.This badge is an emblem of the recipient's leadership and dedication to fostering inclusivity, equity, and social justice in the educational landscape.

Skills

You have earned this badge for your leadership in and contributions to the Open for Antiracism (OFAR) Program 2025-26.

Earning Criteria

Participation

Course Completion and Leadership: Complete the 6-week online OFAR course, participate in designated webinars and meetings, and actively engage in peer group sessions. As a leader, facilitate communication within the team and with the assigned OFAR coach, ensuring meetings are arranged and updates are shared.

Participation

Development and Oversight of Antiracist Action Plan: Collaboratively submit the OFAR application and develop an OFAR action plan. Oversee its implementation in the classroom and communicate any team issues to OFAR program administrators.

Participation

Coordination and Dissemination of Antiracist Materials: Coordinate the creation and open licensing of antiracist teaching materials, distribute key email messages from OFAR program leadership, and present the team's work in the end-of-year showcase. Ensure regular updates to the college administrator supporting the OFAR faculty team.