Change It Up!© brings bystander intervention skills to students for the purpose of building supportive and respectful communities. Change It Up!© is based on a nationally recognized five-step bystander intervention model that develops students’ skills and confidence when intervening in situations that negatively impact campus climate. This workshop explores how students’ identities and experiences impact […]
Join us for Designing Blackness, a unique Black History Month workshop that bridges the worlds of gaming and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Led by Kishonna Gray, professor in the U-M School of Information and expert in digital culture and DEI representation in gaming, this session will dive into how Blackness is in gaming spaces. […]
How do you assess whether organizations are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)? Join us to learn about how to assess various aspects of an organization’s culture during the job and internship search process through a DEI lens. During this session, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss the challenges of navigating this process and […]
Many of us are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and accept the extensive evidence from scholarly studies in psychology and neuroscience demonstrating that we all have unconscious biases that affect our interactions with others. The question then becomes, how do we not only become aware of our biases, but also work to overcome them? […]
Institutions of higher learning are more diverse than ever before, and many educators are eager to understand how to best support the wide variety of backgrounds, needs, and preferences that will be present in their future classrooms. This training will focus on universal design for learning (UDL) as a framework for accessibility and inclusion—a fluid, […]
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aptitude is now highly valued by many employers, both within and beyond academe. This interactive workshop will show how employers are evaluating DEI in job interviews, provide opportunities for reflection on how you demonstrate your commitment to DEI, and provide time for students to practice answering common interview questions related […]
This interactive workshop, led by U-M School of Music, Theatre, and Dance lecturer Kara Roseborough, blends creative writing and choreography to foster self-expression, celebrate individual and collective identities, and explore the intersections of movement and text. Through structured prompts and collaborative exercises, participants will craft identity-based written and choreographic material, encouraging a deeper understanding of […]
A disability-inclusive workplace is an accessible workplace! Join us as we explore how to create and maintain inclusive, accessible environments for all, especially for individuals with disabilities. We'll cover practical support strategies, essential resources, and topics like disclosure, self-advocacy, and accommodations. Ideal for diversity, equity, and inclusion certificate participants, this session will help you champion […]
Change It Up!© brings bystander intervention skills to students for the purpose of building supportive and respectful communities. Change It Up!© is based on a nationally recognized five-step bystander intervention model that develops students’ skills and confidence when intervening in situations that negatively impact campus climate. This workshop explores how students’ identities and experiences impact […]
Many of us are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and accept the extensive evidence from scholarly studies in psychology and neuroscience demonstrating that we all have unconscious biases that affect our interactions with others. The question then becomes, how do we not only become aware of our biases, but also work to overcome them? […]