Join us in the celebration of another year of Black History Month at 91社区!
Black History Month 2024 91社区 Black Community Gathering
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
12 PM - 3 PM
University Centre | 3rd Floor | The Ballroom | 3480 McTavish Street
Join us in the celebration of another year of Black History Month at 91社区!
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
12 PM - 3 PM
University Centre | 3rd Floor | The Ballroom | 3480 McTavish Street
This workshop offers practical tips for increasing accessibility in teaching that instructors can implement while planning their courses. Instructors will discover that planning with accessibility in mind does not solely benefit students with disabilities, but provides support for a diversity of learners.
By attending this workshop, participants will be able to:
Are you interested in creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive of 2SLGBTQIA+ people but not sure exactly how to do this? This interactive workshop provides an introduction to gender diversity and inclusive language.
At end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
How do you respond when someone discloses a disability or mental health condition in the workplace? What are the resources available at 91社区 to address a request for accommodations? How do you decide whether an accommodation request is reasonable? This workshop delves into each of these and other critical topics related to accommodations of employees with disabilities.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
This workshop supports faculty to develop a greater understanding of what microaggressions are, how to intervene when they arise, and how we can co-create classrooms that better support and include everyone.
At end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
This session will provide information on 91社区's Policy on Harassment and Discrimination and 91社区鈥檚 Policy against Sexual Violence and related resources as well as how to respond to disclosures and/or formally report harassment, discrimination, or sexual violence. Participants will apply what they鈥檝e learned via discussion of case studies. The workshop will be led by the Office for Mediation and Reporting (OMR) and the Office for Sexual Violence Response, Support and Education (OSVRSE), and conducted online via Zoom.
How does race and racism impact the working environment? What is our role in shaping an anti-racist workplace culture? This workshop will explore how understanding racism and integrating an anti-racist practice can create a better workplace culture for all.
In attending this workshop, participants will:
This workshop is required for all members of academic search committees. Topics covered will include:
Are you interested in creating a learning environment that is welcoming and inclusive of 2SLGBTQIA+ people but you're not sure exactly how to do this? This interactive workshop provides an introduction to gender diversity and inclusive language.
By attending this workshop, instructors will be able to:
How can the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) be applied through the different career stages of an employee 鈥 from the moment a candidate becomes aware of a job posting, during the hiring process, and throughout an employee鈥檚 entire time at 91社区? This question lies at the heart of this important workshop for all managers.
At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
This workshop is designed to provide participants with tools and resources for promoting inclusion and understanding, specifically related to disclosing a disability. By engaging in a variety of activities and discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of their own positionality and how it affects their interactions with others. They will also learn about relevant laws and policies related to disability disclosure, as well as best practices for promoting inclusion and understanding.
This interactive workshop is designed to equip participants with a greater understanding of what microaggressions are, the ways people are impacted, and how to intervene when they occur.
At end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
This workshop is required for all members of academic search committees. Topics covered will include:
The primary objective of this presentation is to raise awareness of discrimination and encourage the creation of an environment where all individuals are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
How does race and racism impact learning spaces? What is our role as educators in shaping an anti-racist learning environment? This interactive workshop will explore how understanding racism and integrating an anti-racist practice can shift the culture of a classroom or institution. By attending this workshop, instructors will be able to: