Online Build a more equitable environment for the community of students, faculty, and staff within your higher education institution. Develop a sustainable practice to confront racism through anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Overview
Equity audits and climate assessments continue to reveal evidence of equity gaps within the higher education community. These institutions must respond to racism within their communities by developing and enacting concrete and fully accountable plans and strategies to create equitable working and learning environments for students, faculty, and staff.
Work on anti-racism is an ongoing process that should not rest on the shoulders of BIPOC (black, Indigenous and people of color) higher education leaders. Bravely Confronting Racism in Higher Education is a new program that will enable participants to effectively confront issues of inequality and racism within higher education from various perspectives. By the end of the program, participants will join a community of support and develop a greater sense of empathy. They will also acquire the tools necessary to create a sustainable antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion practice for themselves, their institutions, and their communities.
Program Details
During this four-week virtual learning experience, participants will meet twice a week to engage with practical tools and frameworks that focus on the behavioral aspects of a sustainable practice. Program structure includes live synchronous learning and supports participants as they begin to develop an action plan. A post-program webinar gives participants the opportunity to reflect and review their progress on plan implementation and reinforcement and maintain connections with their cohort.
Specific activities include:
- Pre-work and in-program readings
- Interactive sessions
- Breakout sessions
- Peer engagements
- Faculty-led discussions
Schedule for Live Sessions
If possible, we highly encourage you to attend the live program orientation session on Wednesday, October 12, 2022: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. ET, as it will be a valuable opportunity for face-to-face connection with fellow students and faculty. If you are unable to participate in the live event, we encourage you to watch the orientation recording, as the session will include useful introductory content and insights from the community.
Live sessions with faculty will be held on the following dates from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET.
- Monday, October 17, 2022
- Wednesday, October 19, 2022
- Monday, October 24, 2022
- Wednesday, October 26, 2022
- Monday, October 31, 2022
- Wednesday, November 2, 2022
- Monday, November 7, 2022
- Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Learning Goals
- Explore the history of racism and inequality in higher education
- Examine methods necessary to integrate diversity and inclusion into institutions
- Develop a deeper understanding of anti-racism and its manifestation within higher education systems, policies, practices, and attitudes
- Discuss and clarify the various components of a practical and sustainable practice of anti-racism in higher education
- Explore a range of individual and institutional interventions to address racism
- Learn skills to intentionally engage with a community of support
Who Should Attend
- Higher education leaders working in the following capacities:
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Student Affairs, Alumni Relations
- Academic Affairs, Admissions
- Human Resources, Information Technology, and Finance/Administration
- Department Chairs
- Faculty
- Higher education practitioners, with or without experience addressing anti-racism
