The Diversity Education Program provides customized workshops and facilitated discussions for campus units and groups. Skilled facilitators will design presentations that meet the needs of specific departments or other groups. Although this is not an exhaustive list, some of the topics include:
How to Become An Ally
Intercultural Hiring Practices
Connecting Across Differences
Creating a Bias-Free Workplace
Understanding Sexual Orientation
Nondiscrimination in the Workplace
Teambuilding in a Diverse Environment
Understanding Generational Differences
Implementing the Principles of Community
Unraveling Racism, Understanding Privelege
Supervising/Managing for a Diverse Community
Cross Cultural Communication and Competence
Advancing Diversity in Your Spheres of Influence
Gender Equity in the Workplace and the Classroom
Honoring Diverse Religious Spiritual Beliefs and Holidays
Diversity and Affirmative Action: What is the difference?
Developing Departmental Affirmative Action Plans and Programs
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Laws, Regulations and Policies
Purpose of the Workshops
The purpose of these workshops is to increase awareness and sensitivity about the differences we each bring to the campus. Each session will have a focus of engaging participants in a dialogue about how to create a more inclusive environment and build the skills necessary for working successfully with diverse co-workers, faculty and students. Discussing some of these topics can be uncomfortable, and in recognition of this, the facilitators of the workshops promote an atmosphere of respect and safety.
Although many of these workshops have a well-developed format, they can be specifically tailored to meet the goals and needs of the group. Other kinds of programs can also be created to meet a unique need of a department.
To Schedule a Presentation or WorkshopContact the Diversity Education Program at (530) 752-2071