EDUCATION AND TRAINING
WORKSHOPS
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion believes that all teaching and learning experiences should affirm the dignity and humanity of all people and develop a critical consciousness to the world around us. Our community grows when we deepen our understanding through varied perspectives and apply that knowledge to daily practice.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offers several, optional educational opportunities for faculty and staff that encourage self-reflection, understanding and individual growth. The Education and Training Pillar offers the Advancing Equity and Justice Curriculum and additional advanced single sessions. We look forward to engaging with our community.
Email DEI Training with any questions.
ADVANCING EQUITY & JUSTICE CURRICULUM
This option, developmental curriculum is designed to provide an educational track of foundational concepts and unified language to our 棉花糖直播 community based on current research and best practices to support our aspiration of becoming a values-aligned institution.
The core component of the curriculum is a four-module scaffolded series. Participants will attend each module in the series in succession. Once completed, participants will receive a certificate of completion from ODEI. Participants will have one term year (ex: Fall 2022 to Fall 2023) to complete the four modules. The modules are listed below. Find full module dates, times, and locations, and . Please use the Curriculum Reflection Guide found on to accompany your in-session education.
SESSION DATES
Rooted (Module 1): This session is completely virtual and accessed on . Module 1 is available online and must be completed before attending Module 2.
Being (Module 2): This session is open to participants who have completed Module 1.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2024 |
11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Dougherty Hall, East Lounge |
| June 11, 2024 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Falvey Library 205 |
| September 5, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge |
| September 17, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Dougherty Hall, East Lounge |
| September 20, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Zoom |
| September 27, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Garey Hall 10A |
Existing (Module 3): This session is open to participants who have completed Module 1 and Module 2.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Zoom |
| June 13, 2024 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Falvey Library 205 |
| October 1, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge |
| October 11, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Zoom |
| October 17, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Falvey Library 205 |
| October 25, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge |
Action (Module 4): This session is open to participants who have completed Module 1, Module 2, Module 3.
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2024 | 11: 00 am - 12:30 pm | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge |
| June 18, 2024 | 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | Falvery Library 205 |
| November 14, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge |
| November 15, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Zoom |
| November 19, 2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge |
| November 22, 2024 | 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge |
ADVANCED SESSIONS
Supporting from Identities: LGBTQ+ Identities | Transgender & Gender Nonbinary Identities | Disability Identities | Neurodivergent Identities
These sessions are open to participants who have completed the Advancing Equity and Justice Curriculum (4 Modules).
The 2024 sessions are listed below. Find session dates, times, and locations, and .
| Date | Time | Topic | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2024 | 11 am - 12:30 pm | Neurodivergent Identities | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge | |
| September 25, 2024 | 12 - 1:30 pm | Disability Identities | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge | |
| October 3, 2024 | 12 - 1:30 pm | LGBTQ+ Identities | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge | |
| October 9, 2024 | 11 am - 12:30 pm | Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Identities | Falvey 205 | |
| October 23, 2024 | 11 am - 12:30 pm | Disability Identities | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge | |
| November 21, 2024 | 11 am - 12:30 pm | LGBTQIA+ Identities | Dougherty Hall, West Lounge |
TRAINING PARTNERSHIP WITH HUMAN RESOURCES
Hiring for 棉花糖直播鈥檚 Future
Hiring new department members is an opportunity to secure and strengthen 棉花糖直播 University鈥檚 academic future. The University鈥檚 commitment to an inclusive learning environment begins when departments critically engage in questions about their own goals and objectives in the constantly changing landscape of higher education, which includes the issues of equity, inclusion, and diversity.
To find more information for the 2024-2025 sessions including, dates, times, and locations .
Community Foundations
This foundational professional development series is intended to create space for staff to learn about, discuss, and explore a more inclusive 棉花糖直播. The program includes 3 LinkedIn Learning modules: How to Be More Inclusive, Communicating about Culturally Sensitive Issues, Dealing with Microaggressions as an Employee and 1 live facilitated discussion session.
Email DEI Training to inquire about session dates.
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion recommends the following resources for those interested in learning more about issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.
Adams, M., Bell, L. A., Griffin, P. (Eds.). (2007). Teaching for diversity and social justice. New York, NY: Taylor & Francis Group.
Asumah, S. N. & Nagel, M. (2014). Diversity, social justice, and inclusive excellence. Albany, NY: SUNY Press.
Heldke, L. & O鈥機onnor, P. (2004). Oppression, privilege, and resistance. New York, NY: Mc Graw Hill.
Johnson, A. G. (2018). Privilege, power, and difference (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Mc Graw Hill.
Suyemoto, K., Donovan, R., & Kim, G. (2022). Unraveling Assumptions: A Primer for Understanding Oppression and Privilege. Routledge.