Upcoming Events & Past Recordings
Past Recordings
Supporting Women In Academia
Supporting Women In Academia
With Raina Maier, Elise Gornish, Ashley Snider, Theresa Crimmins, Jacqueline Maximillian & Eva Romero
Goals of this workshop:
- Let women who are grad students and faculty know they are not alone
- Share resources and experiences that support women in their degree attainment and careers
- Highlight ways ALVSCE can better support women grad students and faculty
- Address the gap between the large population of women who are undergrads and grad students but much smaller population of women who are faculty
- What lessons can be learned from individual experiences that translate into improvements at the organizational level?
Participants are encouraged to watch Nova TV program, Picture a Scientist.
"Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series" in supporting the April event hosted by the University of Arizona Health Sciences
Please Join the ALVSCE “Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series” in supporting the April event hosted by the University of Arizona Health Sciences
Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence in the Wake of Covid-19
Presenters: Elise C. Lopez, DrPH, MPH (she/her/hers), Director, UArizona Consortium on Gender-Based Violence. Dr. Elise Lopez is the director of the Consortium on Gender-Based Violence in the College of SBS, and an assistant professor of practice in the College of Public Health. She has worked in public health in research and community settings since 2004. Her research focuses on sexual and dating violence among college students.
Click here to register: https://aztelemedicine.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkf-6grjoiE9zy0Rj4j4jmc9d3H44qFRuo
Brought to you by: the University of Arizona Health Sciences Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Creating Culturally Responsive Spaces of Teaching and Learning
Creating Culturally Responsive Spaces of Teaching and Learning
This session will highlight the ways in which culturally responsive pedagogy and practices can transform teaching and learning spaces both inside and outside of the classroom. Information about culturally responsive frameworks, methods, and resources will be shared with the goal of immediately applying resources to a current learning space.
Presenters: Judy Marquez Kiyama serves as the Associate Vice Provost, Faculty Development within the Office of Faculty Affairs at the University of Arizona. In this role she implements efforts that further the aims of the University of Arizona to excel in its Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) designation through increasing institutional capacity among faculty. This includes developing equity-focused recruitment, hiring, and retention practices; and developing faculty capacity in research, teaching and curriculum, and service. Dr. Kiyama is a Professor in the Center for the Study of Higher Education, Department of Educational Policy Studies and Practice.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for October’s speaker during Spring 2022: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7TD5Eqy_Sk2kVIO2_zWgTw
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series in supporting upcoming events hosted by the College of Humanities and Africana Studies Program: Listening to Other Voices
Listening to Other Voices
Presented by the College of Humanities World Literature Studies Program
Thursday, February 17 & Friday, February 18
See website for event details and locations
Join us for a community coming together to celebrate our passion for books and authors from around the world. Daytime lectures and workshops include: Translation: Building Bridges between Cultures; Young Readers Workshop; Public Lecture and Exhibit: The ’14 Black Classicists; and World Literature: Building Connections. The series culminates with a public reading on Friday, February 18 at 6:00 PM at the University of Arizona Poetry Center "A Night to Celebrate Other Voices" with poet Farid Matuk.
Sponsored by Arizona Humanities
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series in Supporting HSI Initiatives
What's the Buzz: Servingness, Humanities, and Working with Latinx Students & our Communities
Presenter:
Ana Cornide, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Practice
Director, Critical Service Learning and Community Outreach Program
Department of Spanish and Portuguese
The webinar series (https://hsi.arizona.edu/centering-servingness-webinar-series-2021-2022) is FREE and OPEN to the public. All times are listed in Arizona time.
Register for this Webinar: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EJDRUM5bS66W0xq1h2hAgA
Brought to you by: Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI)
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Journey to Inclusion
Journey to Inclusion
In 2018 Arizona Athletics set out to improve its culture and create an inclusive environment for all. This short presentation takes an in-depth look at the progress of this journey and offers helpful tips for organizations looking to develop and implement inclusion strategies that improve organizational culture.
Presenters: Thomas Harris was promoted to Associate Athletics Director for Diversity, Inclusion and Employee Engagement in May of 2021 after three years in the Athletics Marketing department and two years as an Assistant Athletics Director. In his current role, Harris leads the development and implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies related to anti-racism, recruitment, leadership development, and employee retention. He also leads and provides strategic direction for the Arizona Athletics Inclusive Excellence Council (IEC).
Earlier this summer, Thomas was the recipient of the 2021 MOAA Charlie Whitcomb Service Award. This award recognizes and celebrates individuals that foster diversity and inclusion within the college athletics community.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for October’s speaker during Fall 2021: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7TD5Eqy_Sk2kVIO2_zWgTw
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Intersectional Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM
Intersectional Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion in STEM
Intersectional perspectives and approaches are critical for understanding the way in which issues of diversity and inclusion shape diverse student experiences and outcomes in higher education. In this presentation, I will discuss recent efforts to use an intersectional approach to understand disparities in STEM student outcomes at the University of Arizona and how our findings can be used to inform diversity and inclusion efforts.
Presenters: Dr. Jill Williams is an Associate Research Professor in the Southwest Institute for Research on Women and serves as the Director of the Women in Science and Engineering Program at the University of Arizona. She holds a doctoral degree in Human Geography from Clark University and Master’s in Women's and Gender Studies from the University of Cincinnati. As a feminist social scientist and program developer, she engages in research and practice aimed at understanding inequitable social systems and working to address them.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for September’s speaker during Fall 2021: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7TD5Eqy_Sk2kVIO2_zWgTw
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Talkin’ Bout my Generation
Talkin' Bout my Generation
This presentation will help you understand the diversity and benefits between the generations, develop an understanding of how to be inclusive with generations, and develop strategies for generational inclusivity in the workplace. Join us to learn how to harness the power of the generations.
Presenters: Evelyn Whitmer, Josh Sherman, Peter Hooper, Jan Groth, Rosie Stewart, Liza Quiñonez, Karla De La Cruz, and Martha Salcedo- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Cochise & Santa Cruz Counties
Register for this Special Zoom Series: https://arizona.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocOyrqjIvHtIWFlNYJYTMFQZZAwbzHFbd
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Talkin' Bout my Generation
This presentation will help you understand the diversity and benefits between the generations, develop an understanding of how to be inclusive with generations, and develop strategies for generational inclusivity in the workplace. Join us to learn how to harness the power of the generations.
Presenters: Evelyn Whitmer, Josh Sherman, Peter Hooper, Jan Groth, Rosie Stewart, Liza Quiñonez, Karla De La Cruz, and Martha Salcedo- University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Cochise & Santa Cruz Counties
Register for this Special Zoom Series: https://arizona.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ocOyrqjIvHtIWFlNYJYTMFQZZAwbzHFbd
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Implicit Bias: What It Is & How to Address It
Implicit Bias: What It Is & How to Address It
This presentation will cover bias, in general, and different types of biases that may influence interactions. We will also discuss why disrupting bias is important for an organization. Finally, we review proven strategies to mitigate the effects of biases.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Michelle Ortiz is the Director for the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. She received her PhD in Communication from The University of Arizona. In her current role, she develops and oversees trainings aimed at reducing the influence of implicit biases and promoting an inclusive climate.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for all 4 Speakers during Spring 2021: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7TD5Eqy_Sk2kVIO2_zWgTw
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Diversity Makes it Happen: A Commercialization Conversation
As a University of Arizona researcher, you develop knowledge that can change the world.
Studies show that diverse entrepreneurial teams have a greater chance of success, yet while we set creating impact through innovation as priority, few female and underrepresented minority researchers choose a commercialization pathway.
Join Tech Launch Arizona as we chat with Associate Vice Provost for Diversity & Inclusion Ivy Banks about UArizona's diversity initiatives, and discuss how we can better support a diverse ecosystem.
Submit your questions ahead of time, or ask our panelists live.
Register for this Zoom Webinar: https://diversitycommconvo.eventbrite.com/
Event Contacts: Aileen Dingus; aileend@TLA.ARIZONA.EDU; 808-343-6450 (mobile)
Brought to you by: Tech Launch Arizona
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Centering Inclusion in Engagement: Avoiding the Illusion of Inclusion
Centering Inclusion in Engagement: Avoiding the Illusion of Inclusion
The workshop will provide participants with an overview of inclusion through the lens of engagement by centering metrics and goals centered on discipline specific areas of need. Designing inclusive engagement opportunities requires intentionality, accountability, and narrow understanding of discipline specific needs. Each participant will learn how to center inclusive excellence in program development to avoid the illusion of inclusion.
Speaker Bio: Ivy Banks serves as the Associate Vice Provost for Diversity & Inclusion at the University of Arizona. In her role, Dr. Banks leads campus diversity and inclusion initiatives. Prior to joining the Wildcat community, Dr. Banks served as the Assistant Vice President, Student Affairs – Engagement & Inclusive Excellence & Dean of Students at Northern Arizona University. With over fifteen years of experience in the higher education fields of diversity, inclusion, compliance and law, Dr. Banks has received numerous awards including the Anthony "Tony" Ross Award for service to the Black community, the Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award, the LGBTQIA Commission's Ally of the Year Award, and the Akron Law BLSA Alumni of the Year Award.
Dr. Banks, a proud First-Generation student, earned a Juris Doctorate from the University of Akron, School of Law, a Master of Education from Northern Arizona University, is completing her second Master of Education in Learning Design and Technologies at Arizona State University and has a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Cleveland State University. She is an active Legacy member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and serves as the President of the White Dove Foundation of Arizona.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for all 4 Speakers during Spring 2021: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O78eF3B1Qf25cUPa61C5SA
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Smart Enough? Intellectual Biases in Higher Education (and Life)
Smart Enough? Intellectual Biases in Higher Education (and Life)
Implicit biases that are responsive to societal constructs of "intelligence" are pervasive and mostly ignored. Even within discussions, programs, and policies which address inclusivity and diversity, intellectual disabilities and societal biases about intelligence are rarely mentioned, rarely explored and rarely addressed. During this session, attendees will be asked to explore their personal experiences within the construct of "intelligence" and the impact it has within educational systems as well as life in general.
Speaker Bio: As an Assistant Professor of Practice with the Office of Instruction and Assessment, Phyllis Brodsky, M.Ed., supports faculty and future faculty in the successful integration of pedagogy with technology on behalf of student learning. With a B.S. in Rehabilitation and an M.Ed. in Special Education, Phyllis began teaching children with severe and multiple disabilities in 1985. She was an adjunct instructor in the College of Education for 15 years in the area of severe and multiple disabilities, developed and implemented K12 teacher training and certification programs in Southern Arizona, and was instrumental in the development of the UA program, Project FOCUS, designed to support students with intellectual disabilities in higher education. Other professional contributions in higher education have included the design and delivery of workshops on mobile technology, emerging technology, assistive technology, Web 2.0 tools and social media. Always with a passion for the ways that technology can enhance lives, Phyllis developed iOS apps designed to support greater levels of independence and communication for children and adults with varying intellectual disabilities.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for all 4 Speakers during Spring 2021: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O78eF3B1Qf25cUPa61C5SA
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Tending to the parts: Trauma Informed and Healing Centered Practices
Tending to the parts: Trauma Informed and Healing Centered Practices
The word trauma is liberally applied but loosely understood. The effects of stress and trauma can have direct impacts on how we attend to ourselves, relate to others and make meaning of the world. This has implications for how we learn, how we work in teams, and how we filter and interpret interactions with other humans. In this session we will clearly define trauma and stress, define trauma informed/healing centered care and practices, and apply healing centered practices to our own personal practices.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Treya Allen currently serves as a Program Manager for Diverse and Inclusive Advising at the University of Arizona. Her advising practice centers on elevating scholars and families through culturally relevant ways of knowing -both ancestral and generational. She is the curator of underground retention programs for Black scholars at the collegiate level and an independent learning specialist for students in K-12. Most recently her work and scholarship have been employed in the development of African American Studies programs at the collegiate level.
Dr. Allen is a first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degree holder. She is a proud alumna of Northern Arizona University three times over. She completed her M.Ed. in Human Relations Counseling and earned an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for all 4 Speakers during Fall 2020: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O78eF3B1Qf25cUPa61C5SA
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Intergenerational Relationships and Men’s Role in Promoting Change
Intergenerational Relationships and Men’s Role in Promoting Change
In recent years, the topic of men’s roles as allies in larger struggles for safety and justice has gained prominence. From #metoo to other political and public crises related to violence and inequality, scholars and advocates have increasingly called on men to tend to their important role in promoting healthier social and political norms. While many discussions of masculinity, healthy or toxic, focus on socialization as a determining factor, less practical work has focused on the critical role that intergenerational relationships play in leading to meaningful change amongst this demographic. This workshop will explore men’s role in changing conditions of violence and inequality in our communities, with a special focus on the role of multigenerational relationships in creating change.
Speaker Bio: Michael Brasher has a career working in the fields of gender justice, conflict and peace-making, and non-profit leadership. After his undergraduate, Michael spent several years in South America working with local organizations focused on national conflicts. After completing his Master's degree in transnational anti-violence strategies, he transitioned to a Domestic Violence organization in Arizona where he helped to build an innovative prevention program aimed at organizing men to end Gender-Based Violence.
Now the Executive Director of Boys to Men Tucson, Michael oversees this healthy masculinity mentorship non-profit that focuses on working with teenaged boys in middle and high schools across Southern Arizona.
He is also currently completing a PhD in Political Geography that focuses on masculinity, social change, and violence prevention.
He continues to provide trainings, workshops, and presentations on men's role in promoting healthy communities to college campuses, professional organizations, and grassroots movements.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for all 4 Speakers during Fall 2020: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O78eF3B1Qf25cUPa61C5SA
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Fostering Success and Approaching Inclusion Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Fostering Success and Approaching Inclusion Through a Trauma-Informed Lens
Fostering Success is a community for UA students that have experienced foster care or housing insecurity. We will discuss our mission as a program, how we experience inclusion on campus and in the community, and how others can begin to expand their definitions of diversity to consider our lived experiences. Our student participants and staff members drive the direction of the program and will provide insight into the barriers, challenges, and tools that they have encountered through this work.
Speaker Bio: Dani Carrillo is the coordinator for Fostering Success at the University of Arizona and has been in that role for the past 2½ years. She was tasked with launching the program in Fall 2018 and continues to oversee all aspects including student recruitment, outreach, development, hiring, and student engagement and support. Before overseeing Fostering Success, Dani worked with youth in and recently aged out of foster care in the state of Arizona to connect them with resources and to develop the necessary skills to live independently. She is deeply committed to advocating for students on this campus and expanding the reach of Fostering Success.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for all 4 Speakers during Fall 2020: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O78eF3B1Qf25cUPa61C5SA
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Initiating Greater Inclusion in Your Work: How IOI Can Help
Initiating Greater Inclusion in Your Work: How IOI Can Help
Since George Floyd was murdered and #BlackLivesMatter gained much broader support from across diverse communities, there has been an increase in interest in trainings, workshops, and practices to make units, departments, and organizations more inclusive and equitable. The space between a desire for organizational change and actually making that change a reality, however, is wide, and there are often multiple competing stakeholders in this change process, as well as foundational knowledge about power, opportunity, and equity to be acquired. IOI is here to help you through this time as a unit, or individually in your own leadership, teaching, advising, and programming. We offer a variety of free DEI related resources, support services, and trainings for faculty, staff, and students, and we are leading the institution's response to the rise in anti-Asian harassment and hate due to COVID-19. We also house a large amount of data on BIPOC students' experiences at the University of Arizona, and we use this in collaboration with other units and coalitions to work for change on campus. Collectively our work is focused on supporting individuals and units as they engage in focus on organizational change for greater equity and inclusion. In this presentation, I will share specifics about our resources and practices, and provide opportunities for to try out some of the activities that are part of our longer, more intensive trainings.
Speaker Bio: Jane Pizzolato received her Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Michigan State University. Her research and related publications focus on: (a) self-authorship development processes in college students of color, (b) understanding the impact of the gap between policy and practice on TANF community college student development and success, and (c) developing culturally responsive interventions and assessments to create more inclusive models of college student development. Prior to coming to The University of Arizona, Jane spent 9 years as faculty in Higher Education & Organizational Change at the UCLA, and 3 years as Assistant Professor of Applied Developmental Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh. During her time at UCLA, Jane also served as faculty-in-residence in the UCLA Residential Halls that housed Living Learning Communities, where she worked with student leaders and professional staff in developing and implementing programming to support student development and academic success. In addition to her faculty work, Jane has student affairs experience from Michigan State University, where she provided direct student support in Student Athlete Support Services and International Student Affairs. Jane also coordinated an alcohol and drug counseling program in Judicial Affairs. At the University of Arizona, Jane works in IOI where she provides consulting services on culturally inclusive assessment practices in student affairs, serves on the core response team for the Bias Education & Support Team, and provides DEI focused trainings and workshops as requested across units at the university. Jane is also leading the sub-initiative of the UA Strategic Plan focused on equity and inclusion for diverse populations and increasing the retention of students identifying as men of color.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for all 4 Speakers during Fall 2020: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O78eF3B1Qf25cUPa61C5SA
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Thrive with US!
Thrive with US!
Join us as we provide a brief overview of Student Success and Retention Innovation (SSRI) and dive into the support offered through the Thrive Center. We'll discuss the programs within the area and also how they approach their work with first-generation college students, students with high financial need, and students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education.
Speaker Bio: Patrick Bryan (he|him|his|él) serves as Associate Director for Mentoring and Cultural Programs in Thrive Center. He works with an amazing team that supports mentoring programs like First Cats, Thrive Guides and Cultural Learning Communities, the New Start Summer Program, Arizona Assurance, and the Men’s Outreach Initiative for men of color. Patrick has an extensive background in college access and success spanning the educational pipeline from Pre-K-12 outreach with the College Academy for Parents, through to medical school with the Pre-Medical Admissions Pathway, and now all points in between. He is a Wildcat for life, a New Start alumnus, and a strong advocate for first-gen, low-income and underserved students.
Speaker Bio: Teejay Brown currently serves as Associate Director for Persistence & Completion with Thrive Center at the University of Arizona and Virtual Counselor for Northern Virginia Community College. His primary areas of responsibility at the University of Arizona include oversight of a dynamic team charged with the following areas: academic interventions (supporting students on academic probation), financial wellness initiatives, first cats initiatives, and supporting transfer students (Transfer Student Center) and students who have experienced the foster care system, food insecurity, and/or homelessness (Fostering Success). He previously served as Assistant Director for Student Support and Program Director for the Student Transition Empowerment Program at George Mason University. His experience ranges from counseling, academic advising, coaching, student organization advising, student leadership development, and cultural competency training and development.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for all 4 Speakers during Spring 2020: https://arizona.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_O78eF3B1Qf25cUPa61C5SA
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series: Can You Hear Me Now?
Can You Hear Me Now?: Answering the call for increased mental health services and leveraging the opportunities for enhanced student and employee mental wellness
Have mental health difficulties affected your students, a loved one or yourself? Most likely, because in the United States almost half of adults will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Having mental health challenges increases the risk of serious physical health problems, substance abuse, student dropouts and long-term unemployment. Depression and anxiety disorders alone cost the global economy $1 trillion every year in lost productivity. Unfortunately, these negative consequences are even more pervasive amongst underrepresented and marginalized populations. Despite these enormous difficulties, I will share how society at large and UArizona are enhancing their responses to better address this important public health concern. Furthermore, we will explore and discuss practical ways we can all support one another to increase our collective mental wellness.
Speaker Bio: Ryan Daily, the new CALS Management Counselor, is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of experience in the counseling field, including 10 years within higher education institutions. Ryan has also provided mental health services within residential, case management, and community counseling agency settings. Ryan earned an M.A. in Community Counseling from NAU and a B.A. in Psychology from Lake Forest College. Additionally, Ryan's background includes coordinating Arizona's largest AmeriCorps program as well as teaching a variety of college success courses, on subjects including: study skills, career development, personal finance, and university transfer strategies.
Register for the Zoom Webinar for all 4 Speakers during Spring 2020: https://tinyurl.com/spring2020perspectives
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Diversity and Inclusion Series: Controversial Issues in a Disabling World: Why Disability Studies Matters
Please Join us for the ALVSCE Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Series
Controversial Issues in a Disabling World: Why Disability Studies Matters
Wednesday, February 19th | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | ENR2 S210
A Light Lunch is Provided- first come first serve!
Disability Studies is a relatively new academic discipline that challenges the view of disability as tragedy, deficiency, and abnormality. However, this shift in thinking and its social ramifications continue to be new and puzzling to many, including those of us close to disability, who believe that our attitudes and interactions are progressive and enlightened. Dreams for an accessible, integrated, and inclusive society may not be realized until we can acknowledge that what we think we know might have some cracks. Dr. Kroeger will explore society’s dominant narrative of disability, by examining language, media, design, and service/education practices; and propose an alternate view. This interactive presentation will generate questions and discussion and offer new ways of thinking about and responding to disability.
Speaker Bio: Dr. Sue Kroeger is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Dept. of Disability and Psychoeducational Studies at the University of Arizona where she teaches and coordinates the undergraduate program in Rehabilitation Studies and Services. Previously, she was the Director of Disability Resources at the University of Arizona from 1999-2017 and at the University of Minnesota from 1985-1999. She managed staffs of 40+ full and part-time employees that guided by a social model of disability and principles of universal design, provide services to faculty, staff, and students with disabilities, assist the University in meeting its legal obligations, and provide consultation and education on designing inclusive learning and working environments. She received her doctorate in human rehabilitative services from the University of Northern Colorado. Dr. Kroeger, in addition to her administrative duties, has presented at numerous conferences, published articles on disability and higher education, and co-edited a book entitled “Responding to Disability Issues in Student Affairs.” She was the invited speaker for the 13th Annual Disability Lecture at the University of Cambridge in 2016. She has been President of the National Association of Higher Education and Disability, principal investigator for numerous federal grants, and a national and international consultant.
Plan on attending virtually? Register for the Zoom Webinar for all 4 Speakers during Spring 2020: https://tinyurl.com/spring2020perspectives
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Inclusive Empowering Feedback: An Interactive Session
Inclusive Empowering Feedback: An Interactive Session
Professional development training stresses the importance of timely and specific feedback. However, non-majority groups continue to experience the ongoing, persistent effects of unconscious bias, resulting in less emphasis on individual accomplishments and more emphasis on subjective commentary. This session will provide a background, values-based guidance, practical framework, and interactive skill-building activity to build your capacity to empower direct reports or colleagues and advance university goals in creating an inclusive environment.
Speaker: Rachele Peterson
Speaker Bio: Within the National Institutes of Health’s Precision Medicine Initiative, Rachele Peterson, MS, is Executive Director and a Principal Investigator of the University of Arizona-Banner Health All of Us Research Program. She leads a team of more than 120 clinical research and engagement professionals across 14 sites and multiple states who are dedicated to educating, engaging, and enrolling 100,000 diverse participant volunteers toward the national goal of 1 million or more individuals to accelerate research and improve health. A certified clinical research professional and certified research administrator, she has 17 years of clinical research and leadership experience.
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Serving the College Student: Introduction to Food Justice & Food Insecurity
Speakers: Aileen Cerrillos
Bio: Intro to Food Justice and Food Insecurity is an interactive presentation on what food insecurity looks like on college campuses and how a larger movement of Food Justice can be utilized to frame solutions that address short and long term solutions for those facing food insecurity. Additionally, we will share how the UA Campus Pantry itself has fought food insecurity since it opened in 2012..
Speaker Bio: Aileen is a first year masters student at the UA's higher education program who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a B.A. in Sociology. Her background is in LGBTQ/Social Justice programming and peer education and she is currently a graduate assistant for the UA Campus Pantry.
Perspectives on Diversity and Inclusion Speaker Series: Veterans Education & Transition Services (VETS)
Bruce Grissom, Director, VETS Center, and Cody Nicholls, Assistant Dean of Students for Military & Veteran Engagement, will offer an informational presentation on UA Veteran and Military connected student population, VETS Center resources and ways academic departments can assist our military-connected student
Brought to you by: the CALS Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Size Inclusivity: Exploring Sizeism and Encouraging Body Acceptance—Ashley Munro, RD, CDE
Health at Every Size®, Weight-Inclusive, Body Positivity, Diet Culture, all these terms get thrown around a lot. What does it really mean to promote inclusivity around body size? How can being inclusive about bodies be a helpful message in our community? Together we will discuss the principles of size diversity and ways we can promote body acceptance and health, because all bodies are good bodies.
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Practical Advice for Career Growth
The sixth and final event of the Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Practical Advice for Career Growth!
The goal of the series is to provide targeted professional development opportunities for career track faculty, appointed professionals, and staff with an emphasis on topics which are particularly relevant to underrepresented groups.
The panelists from this workshop will provide insight to attendees about how they navigated their career journey and give recommendations for how others can succeed and advance in their own careers. Following the panel session, each panelist will break out with smaller groups to provide more specific advice for their particular field. We will have panelists from a variety of fields within UA including administration, business, and more.
Panelists include:
- Kitt Farrell-Poe, Department Head, Biosystems Engineering
- Jing Liu, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration, College of Public Health
- Kerry-Ann Gordon, Associate Director of Catering and Event Services, Student Unions
Brought to you by the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council, CALS Staff Council, ALVSCE Appointed Professional Council, Native Faculty, and UAHS Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Resources from the Dean of Students Office—Rosanna Curti
This presentation will review issues relating to student conduct policies, disruptive or threatening behavior, and community standards.
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Navigating On-Campus Resources for Securing Grant Funding: Tips for the Career-Track Faculty Member
The fifth event of the Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Navigating On-Campus Resources for Securing Grant Funding: Tips for the Career-Track Faculty Member
The goal of the series is to provide targeted professional development opportunities for career-track faculty, appointed professionals, and staff with an emphasis on topics which are particularly relevant to underrepresented groups.
In this interactive session, attendees will learn about a number of offices and professionals at UA who are available to support faculty who would like to engage in grant-funded projects. The session will be fast paced and representatives from offices across campus will present need-to-know information for those who are looking to expand their portfolio with grant-funded work. Attendees will also have an opportunity to share their most valuable tips with the group based on what they have learned trying to navigate this complex session. This event will provide an introduction and overview for faculty who have the opportunity to engage in grant-funded projects which relate to their instructional interests.
Brought to you by the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council, CALS Staff Council, ALVSCE Appointed Professional Council, Native Faculty, and UAHS Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Addressing Bias
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The fourth event of the Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Addressing Bias The goal of the series is to provide targeted professional development opportunities for career track faculty, appointed professionals, and staff with an emphasis on topics which are particularly relevant to underrepresented groups. This session will take a condensed look at the ways in which biases impact our everyday lives. Exploring the concepts of Socialization and Cultural Competence, participants will gain an understanding of how to confront our biases in an effort to become effective social justice advocates. Facilitated by Sherard Robbins, founder and Senior Executive Officer of Visceral Change Brought to you by the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council, CALS Staff Council, ALVSCE Appointed Professional Council, Native Faculty, and Office of Diversity and Inclusion at UAHS |
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Mentoring Across the Racial Divide: Advising to Expose the Hidden Curriculum—Dr. Stephanie Troutman
This talk will take an interactive-presentation approach to issues and concerns that arise when mentoring and advising diverse students in predominantly white spaces. Using recent data and trends on mentorship and advising for students of color, the talk is designed to help professors tackle discomfort and cultural barriers for better student relations and outcomes. Working at the intersection of race, class and gender, the talk aims to be inclusive and empowering for students, professors and professional staff at both the interpersonal and professional levels.
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Increasing Intercultural Competence—Dr. Robert Côté
This dynamic, interactive presentation will introduce attendees to common issues that may cause cross-cultural misunderstandings. Participants will watch humorous videos, explore bias, “solve” real-life case studies of intercultural miscommunication, and engage in a Q&A session. Audience participation and feedback is expected.
*Workshop was not recorded
Brought to you by: the ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Step UP! Bystander Intervention Program Workshop
Have you ever been concerned about a situation and wanted to help….but didn’t? You’re not alone. It’s known as the bystander effect. You are invited to attend a workshop examining some of the barriers to helping as well as strategies to overcome those challenges. Step UP! is a bystander intervention program developed at the University of Arizona and recipient of the NASPA 2010 Gold Award. Learning skills and strategies to intervene makes people more likely to help in the future. Learn how to apply Step UP! to different situations and to become a more active bystander.We will also provide lunch!
Facilitated by Becky Bell, M.A. Associate Athletics Director, C.A.T.S. Life Skills, The University of Arizona
Live stream will be available, but in person attendance is highly suggested
*Workshop was not recorded
Brought to you by the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence and ALVSCE Diversity & Inclusion Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Navigating Issues with LGBTQ Students–Martie van der Voort
Martie will present terminology, current trends, minority oppression, areas of concern, questions and answers, and generally how to be more inclusive and allied with this fabulous community.
Brought to you by: the CALS Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Public Speaking Tips: How to Tell Your Story with Style
The third event of the Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Public Speaking Tips: How to Tell Your Story with Style!
The goal of the series is to provide targeted professional development opportunities for career track faculty, appointed professionals, and staff with an emphasis on topics which are particularly relevant to underrepresented groups.
We’ll break the ice with some public speaking games and hear a personal story. Afterwards, we’ll deconstruct how our speaker wrote the story and prepared to share it. Participants will be given writing prompts to draft their own personal stories. We’ll review general public speaking tips and Toastmaster style critiques (including recommendations for body language, eye contact and speech organization). After some de-stress warm ups for public speaking participants will be given an opportunity to share their story with the group. Finally, we’ll share information about joining UA Toastmasters.
Facilitated by Courtney Coffey, Ph.D., Coordinator, Grants & Contracts
Brought to you by the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, CALS Diversity & Inclusion Council, CALS Staff Council, CALS Appointed Professional Council, Native Faculty, and Office of Diversity and Inclusion at UAHS
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Men’s Role in Confronting Everyday Gender-Based Violence—Michael Brasher
Recent cultural movements highlight the scandal of everyday gender-based violence, calling into question assumptions about progress, violence, and gender in the United States. While it’s clear that male-identified folks have a role in creating change, questions of strategy and significance remain. This workshop will focus on cultivating awareness of everyday types of gender-based violence, with the goals of, first, exposing normalized behaviors and dynamics, and, second, thinking critically about meaningful approaches to prevention. Ultimately, we will examine and formulate together the question: “What is men’s role in confronting everyday forms of gender-based violence?” Michael Brasher (School of Geography and Development) will facilitate this conversation based on his current research and work doing anti-violence organizing in Tucson.
Brought to you by: the CALS Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Effective Mentoring
The second event of the Professional Empowerment Workshop Series
The goal of the series is to provide targeted professional development opportunities for career track faculty, appointed professionals, and staff with an emphasis on topics which are particularly relevant to underrepresented groups.
Participants will learn some of the curriculum from NRMN in creating a more skilled and effective mentoring relationship. You will be provided with a toolbox of strategies to use in creating effective mentoring relationships with your mentors and mentees including learning about your Communication Styles, establishing a Mentoring Agreement and creating an Initialized Academic Plan. Participants will gain knowledge and skills to:Identify roles mentors and mentees play in the overall professional development and effectiveness of their mentoring relationship, how to accommodate styles that differ from their own which enhances the diversity and vibrancy of their environments and community, develop strategies for guiding professional development, initiate and sustain periodic mentoring conversations, increase understanding of equity and inclusion and their influence on mentor-mentee interactions.
Lydia Kennedy, Director, University of Arizona Health Sciences Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is also a certified facilitator with The National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) from UW-Madison
Brought to you by the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, CALS Diversity & Inclusion Council, CALS Staff Council, CALS Appointed Professional Council, Native Faculty, and UAHS Office of Diversity & Inclusion
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: “If Lil’ Wayne Can Say It, Why Can’t I?”: White Male Undergraduates and Their use of the N-Word – Nolan Cabrera
This talk explores the causes and consequences of White male undergraduates using the n-word during their college years. Almost all heard and used the n-word in their everyday lives, believed it was not racist, but tended not to say it in the presence of minorities. Some were uncomfortable hearing the n-word, but they rarely challenged their friends. The discussion engages both institutional and individual responsibility for this phenomena, and the methodological implications for a Man of Color conducting this type of research.
Brought to you by: the CALS Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Preparing Your "A" Game: Resume/CV Review and Mock-Interviews
The first event of the Professional Empowerment Workshop Series: Preparing Your "A" Game: Resume/CV Review and Mock-Interviews
The goal of the series is to provide targeted professional development opportunities for career track faculty, appointed professionals, and staff with an emphasis on topics which are particularly relevant to underrepresented groups.
Facilitated by Heather Roberts-Wrenn, PHR, SHRM-CP, Assistant Director, Organizational Effectiveness Division of Agriculture, Life and Veterinary Sciences, and Cooperative Extension
For this event participants will bring a printed copy of their current drafted resumes or curriculum vitaes to the workshop with them and will receive feedback and recommendations from experienced reviewers on their documents. They will also have an opportunity to participate in a mock interview with the facilitators and gain insight and feedback on their answers and performance. We will also provide lunch!
*Workshop was not recorded
Brought to you by the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, CALS Diversity & Inclusion Council, CALS Staff Council, CALS Appointed Professional Council, Native Faculty, and Office of Diversity and Inclusion at UAHS
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Faculty Fellows Program–Caitlin Kerrigan
Established in 1984, the Faculty Fellows consists of 60 exceptional faculty members who bring the feel of a small liberal arts college to a large, Research I university. With backgrounds ranging from Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering to Gender & Women’s Studies, there is one thing that all Faculty Fellows have in common – an unwavering commitment to student success. Each fellow is assigned to one of 44 sites on campus including residence halls, cultural centers, and Arizona Athletics. Spending dedicated time at their site each week provides students with an opportunity to build relationships with faculty outside of the classroom, breaking down traditional barriers and encouraging feelings of mattering and belonging. In this presentation, the Coordinator of Faculty Programs will recruit faculty fellows from across campus to speak about their experiences in the program, how the Fellows program benefits both students and faculty, and next steps for the program and creating a diverse and inclusive campus community.
Brought to you by: the CALS Diversity & Inclusion Council and the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence
Professional Empowerment Series Networking & Kickoff Event
The goal of the series is to provide targeted professional development opportunities for non-tenure, non-continuing track faculty, appointed professionals, and staff with an emphasis on topics which are particularly relevant to underrepresented groups.
For this Networking Kick-Off Event we will provide more information on the series, and solicit your feedback about topics that are relevant and interesting to you.
Brought to you by the Office for Diversity & Inclusive Excellence, CALS Diversity & Inclusiveness Committee, CALS Staff Council, and CALS Appointed Professional Council
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Ask for What You Want—Lydia Kennedy
If you don’t ask, the answer is always no! Negotiations are opportunities that happen to us every day. In this session, we’ll look at our view of negotiations and opportunities to be creative in asking for what we want. Learn how to prepare and develop strategies for mapping out your next negotiation.
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Engaging Native American Students in STEM: Theoretical Framework and the iSTEM Program—Dr. Sally Stevens
Increasing and retaining Native American students’ interest and retention in STEM education is critical to students’ future employment, expanding the STEM workforce, and for bringing diverse perspectives to STEM disciplines. This presentation focuses on using a culturally relevant theoretical framework, Funds of Knowledge (FoK) to guide the iSTEM program; a successful STEM educational program for 3 -8th grade Native American students. An overview of FoK and the iSTEM program will be presented along with lessons learned and the outcomes achieved.
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Creating Inclusive Environments through Micro-Social Interactions—Teresa Graham Brett
In this session, we will discuss the concept of microaggressions, how they contribute to a larger campus climate for students, and ways to counter and create a more inclusive environment that supports student success. Participants will explore types, examples, and impacts of microaggressions, as well as resources and support for navigating the environment.
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Behind the Masc.: Challenging notions of toxic masculinity—Bryant Valencia
This session will provide participants with an introduction to male socialization and masculinity. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and reflect on how their agency is vital in addressing toxic masculinity in their communities.
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Combating Imposter Syndrome in Academia—Dr. Laura Hunter & Dr. Mika Galilee-Belfer
Imposter Syndrome is common among high achievers, and it occurs when people are unable to accept their successes and internalize their accomplishments. They often attribute their accomplishments to luck rather than to ability, and they fear that others will unmask them as a fraud or imposter. This talk will provide an overview of impostor syndrome, common thoughts among those with impostor syndrome, and examples of how impostor syndrome impacts education and careers. There will be opportunities for participants to reflect and identify their own impostor thoughts and how it may be impacting their careers. Strategies will be offered on how to overcome or address impostor thoughts, and participants can share strategies they have found helpful.
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Beyond Lip Service: Moving from Diversity Work to Equity/Justice Work on College Campuses—Dr. Zachary Ritter
Diversity and Inclusion are words that are thrown about a great deal in higher education as well as other industries. But they mean different things for different folks. How do we go beyond counting how many folks of color, how many women, or how many LGBTQ+ folks we have in our campuses/workplaces, to practicing justice and equity work, where discriminatory policies and procedures are eliminated and positive campus/work climates are created? Utilizing current scholarship, this workshop will illustrate how we can go from “diverse faces” on a brochure or website, to a tangible reimagining of institutional practices and institutional cultures.
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Difficult Dialogues in the Classroom—Dr. Jill Williams
Recent research has pointed to the positive effect talking about race- and sex-based discrimination has on young people from marginalized groups. From fostering motivation to pursue the sciences to improving self-esteem, integrating discussions of racism, sexism, and other forms of oppression into educational contexts has the power to positively impact marginalized students. In this talk, I will briefly review some of the relevant research on this issue before facilitating a conversation about how we can integrate discussions of discrimination into our everyday teaching practices in a way that fosters inclusive educational environments.
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Ready, Set, Gay? Sexual and Gender Minority Prejudice in Collegiate Athletics—Dr. Russ Toomey
Young athletes are engaging in sports in an ever-evolving environment where larger discourses and public opinion polls suggest that attitudes toward sexual and gender minorities (SGM) are becoming more tolerant and affirming. This presentation will explore findings from a recent study of college student athletes’ perceptions of the sports climate for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender players. Dr. Toomey will present descriptive findings that characterize the climate for SGM players, describe intervention in homonegative or transnegative language or behaviors, and provide recommendations for how to cultivate safer climates for SGM players. While the studies are focused on the collegiate sports context, applications can be drawn to the larger university setting.
Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Progress Report—Heather Roberts-Wrenn
Review progress to date (9/6/2017) on CALS Diversity & Inclusive Excellence.
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Unconscious Bias and Micro-Aggression—Dr. Laura Hunter
Unconscious bias is pervasive, with nearly all people displaying unintended biases toward certain groups. Micro-aggressions are one consequence of unconscious biases. After a brief introduction to the research, we will consider strategies for addressing others’ unconscious biases and micro-aggressions and offer teaching and assessment strategies that reduce the impact of our own unconscious biases.
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Reframing Disability How What We Think We Know Shapes Our Campus Community—Dr. Amanda Kraus
This presentation will explore prevalent models used to frame disability and discuss how these ideas impact our professional practice. Typically, disability is understood as an individual problem, deficit or tragedy, not a sociopolitical phenomenon created and perpetuated by systemic design. Drawing from Disability Studies, we will problematize messages we receive about disability and discuss how to operationalize new thinking that will ultimately contribute to a more equitable and inclusive experience on campus
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Addressing Implicit Bias in Health Care—Dr. Jeff Stone
Emerging research indicates that primary care physicians can hold implicit biases (negative attitudes and stereotypes) about African-American patients that negatively impact clinical interactions and treatment recommendations. Dr. Stone’s research examines if the presence of implicit bias in health care extends to other stigmatized patient groups (Hispanics) and providers (nurses), and if the activation of both medically accurate and inaccurate stereotypes about stigmatized patients occurs outside of the provider's conscious awareness. He will also present evidence to suggest that a brief, active learning workshop for medical students on the psychology of implicit bias can be effective for reducing implicit stereotyping of Hispanic patients.
Perspectives on Diversity & Inclusion Speaker Series: Diversity and Inclusiveness in CALS 101—Maria Marzinsky & Brian Berrellez
This presentation will serve as a brief introduction about diversity and inclusion. The Data Solutions Team will present on quantifiable social dimensions of the CALS community, which includes students, faculty, and staff. The presentation will focus on three aspects.
- The current composition of CALS diversity
- The projected future composition of CALS diversity
- Our composition’s position compared to the University