Spring 2008
Wednesday, April 2
Diversity 101
Participants in this 4-hour workshop engage in a series of interactive exercises about identity, culture, and difference that explore what diversity is, why it matters, and how we might create inclusive work and learning environments on our campus. 10 - 20 participants. Register
8:30 to 12:30, Collis 101
Thursday, April 3
Examining the 1st Generation College Student Experience
Dinner workshop for staff/faculty and students (undergrad and grad) who are or were the first generation in their families to attend college. The workshop will feature small and large group discussions and will be facilitated by Felice Yeskel, co-founder of Class Action and of United for a Fair Economy. For more information about Class Action, visit their web site. RSVP to Nora Yasumura (by Blitz or at 646-0123).
6-8 pm, Brace Commons, E. Wheelock Cluster
Friday, April 4
Class in the Classroom
Join Felice Yeskel of the Massachusetts-based non-profit organization Class Action for a faculty seminar exploring classroom culture, pedagogy, and politics. Open to all faculty members. For more information about Class Action, visit their web site. Sponsored by the Dartmouth Center for the Advancement of Learning and the Economic Equity Initiative. Space is limited; please register on the DCAL website at Workshop Signups.
2-4 pm, Morrison Common (Rockefeller Center)
Monday, April 7
Diversity Forum: "A Bilingual Life"
What is it like to write creatively in one language (Spanish) while living and working immersed in a culture that speaks a different language (English)? How does one lead a bilingual life in New England or any where for that matter? April’s Diversity Forum will explore these and other questions through the words and thoughts of Keysi Montás, Associate Director for Safety and Security, and Spanish-language author.
Keysi was born in the Dominican Republic and immigrated to New York City at age 16. His book of poems Amor de ciudad grande was published in 2006, and in 2007 his book of short stories Reminiscencias was published by the Dominican Republic’s Editorial Nacional (after having won an international contest for Dominican writers who write in Spanish and live abroad.) Most recently one of his short stories was included in Viajeros del rocío an anthology of Dominican writers of the diaspora which also included works by Julia Álvarez, Junot Díaz, and Rhina Espaillat. A Light lunch is provided. Register.
12:15 to 1:30, Collis 101
Tuesday, April 8
Understanding Sexual Harassment
Find out how this critical issue affects your daily work environment and learn to recognize and address sexual harassment in the workplace. Workshop covers definitions, laws, policies and key issues and includes an interactive exploration of a compelling video scenario. 6 - 10 participants. (Offered monthly.) Register.
9:00 to 11:00, IDE Conference Room
Friday, April 11
504/ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Compliance and Accessibility in Events Planning
Two programs presented by Marie Trottier, 504/ADA Coordinator, Harvard University, and Co-Chair of the MA Governor's Commission for Employment of People with Disabilities
- 504/ADA Events Planning A-Z
9:00 to 11:30, location Alumni Hall.
This presentation prepares employees to effectively plan campus events that: 1) comply with 504/ADA regulations, and 2) demonstrate a commitment to insuring that all persons with disabilities will enjoy full access and participation in those events. Recommended for all staff with responsibility for event planning (conferences, programs, large meetings, parties, film viewings, etc.). Register.
- Accessible Events Planning -- A Case-Studies Based Workshop
noon to 1:30, location Alumni Hall.
Through hands-on, case study based activities, this workshop prepares participants to assess needs and respond to challenges related to insuring that all persons with disabilities enjoy full access to and participation in campus events. Registrants will have an opportunity to share examples and ask questions in advance, so that the workshop can meet their specific interests and needs. Recommended for those who have participated in the morning session (or its equivalent) or who have experience planning 504/ADA compliant events. Register.
Tuesdays, April 15, 22, 29
Fundamentals: Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Tools for Chairs, Directors, and Supervisors.
This three-part series focuses on enhancing diversity through equal opportunity and affirmative action (EO/AA) hiring practices, creating an inclusive and respectful workplace, and responding effectively to diversity/equity-related concerns. Each part of the program begins by providing essential information and then engages participants in case-study analysis and problem-solving. Ample opportunity is provided for participants to apply the ideas and approaches to their own roles and responsibilities. Session one focuses on hiring (policies, EO/AA terms and goals, applicant evaluation); session two focuses on creating an inclusive work/learning environment (gaining cultural competency, setting expectations, modeling inclusion); and session three focuses on sexual harassment- and disability-related situations/concerns (policies, processes, resources). 10 - 20 participants. Register.
11:00 to 3:30 (lunch included)
Friday, April 18
Beyond 101: Diversity Next Steps
Recommended for those who have participated in Diversity 101, Campus of Difference, or similar introductory programs, this 4-hour workshop builds on basic diversity-related concepts, terms, and skills through case studies and role play exercises that allow participants to apply basic diversity concepts and strategies to the challenges and opportunities they face in their roles on campus. Register.
8:30 to 12:30
Monday, April 28
NEW: Beyond 101: Race and Unconscious Bias at Work
This 4-hour, intermediate level workshop provides an extended exploration of the roots and consequences of racial bias in working and learning environments. Participants engage in a series of interactive exercises using excerpts from Malcolm Gladwell's book entitled Blink; a short award-winning video called "A Girl Like Me" (made by 17-year old Kiri Davis); and a case study about the ways assumptions about race can impact both our own decision-making and others' lives. In closing, we explore approaches to applying these race-specific concepts and examples to other forms of differences (religion, sex, ability, nationality, educational level, work styles, etc.) in our work on campus. Register.
8:30 to 12:30, Haldeman 031
Monday, May 5
Diversity Forum: "The Headman Was a Woman: The Gender Egalitarian Batek of Malaysia"
Professor Kirk Endicott (Department of Anthropology) and Karen Endicott (Director of Communications, Thayer School of Engineering) will discuss their research and experiences with one of the last hunter-gatherer communities on the planet, the Batek of Malaysia. Their continual work since the mid-1970s resulted not only in the book titled above, but a DVD -- portions of which will be shown. The lessons of the Batek and their distinctive gender and social relationships, despite rapid ecological changes over recent decades, provide a model for life challenging to our own. Light lunch served. Register.
12:15 to 1:30, 101 Collis
Tuesdays, May 6, 13, 20, 27
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Maybe you've heard about The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the best-selling business book of all time. Now you have a chance to implement the 7 Habits in your life by attending an exciting 32-hour program based on the powerful book. This intensive experience will help you define yourself and unleash your inner potential. The results? Increased leadership skills. Improved relationships of trust. Achievement of work/life balance. Participation in all 4 sessions is required; $88 workbook fee. 14 - 24 participants. Register.
8:30 to 4:30 (lunch provided)
Thursday, May 8
Understanding Sexual Harassment
Find out how this critical issue affects your daily work environment and learn to recognize and address sexual harassment in the workplace. Workshop covers definitions, laws, policies and key issues and includes an interactive exploration of a compelling video scenario. (Offered monthly.) Register.
9:00 to 11:00, IDE Conference Room McNutt Hall Lower Level
Thursday, May 15
Disability and Employment
This 2-hour workshop provides participants with a foundation for understanding employment issues related to disability and accommodation. It includes a thorough presentation of relevant laws, definitions, and accommodation guidelines, as well as case study exercises. 6 - 10 participants. Register.
1:30 to 3:30, location Haldeman Room 125
Summer 2008
Monday, June 2
Diversity Forum:
The next Diversity Forum on June 2nd is honored to have Professor Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina, Chair of the Department of English, speak about her most recent National Book Award-nominated and Pulitzer Prize-nominated book Mr. and Mrs. Prince: How an Extraordinary 18th-Century Family Moved out of Slavery and into Legend. This book culminated years of poignant and surprising research into the lives of two former slaves, Abijah Prince and Lucy Terry Prince. Having became landowners and notable residents in Vermont, they were harassed and threatened, had their ownership of lands challenged and successfully defending themselves in court. Lucy Terry Prince is regarded as the first African-American poet. The surprise in Professor Gerzina's research came through her own family history. Professor Gerzina's books include Carrington (1995), Black London (1997), Black Victorians, Black Victoriana (2003), and The Annotated Secret Garden (2007), among others. More information on our speaker can be found at www.gretchengerzina.com. Please join us in Collis 101 from 12:15 to 1:30 for light lunch and a topic of local, personal and - ultimately - universal enlightenment.
The Dartmouth Diversity Forum meets monthly to provide an opportunity for members of the staff, faculty, and administration to discuss diversity and community at Dartmouth. Our focus is both personal growth and institutional application.
12:15 to 1:30, 101 Collis. Register.
Wednesday, June 4, Rescheduled for July 2
Understanding Sexual Harassment
Find out how this critical issue affects your daily work environment and learn to recognize and address sexual harassment in the workplace. Workshop covers definitions, laws, policies and key issues and includes an interactive exploration of a compelling video scenario. 6 - 10 participants. (Offered monthly.) Register.
9:00 to 11:00, IDE Conference Room McNutt Hall Lower Level
Friday, June 6
Diversity 101
Participants in this 4-hour workshop engage in a series of interactive exercises about identity, culture, and difference that explore what diversity is, why it matters, and how we might create inclusive work and learning environments on our campus. 10 - 20 participants. Register.
11:00 to 3:30 (lunch provided), location TBA
Wednesdays, June 11, 18, 25
Fundamentals: Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Tools for Chairs, Directors, and Supervisors.
This three-part series focuses on enhancing diversity through EO/AA hiring practices, creating an inclusive and respectful workplace, and responding effectively to diversity/equity-related concerns. Each part of the program begins by providing essential information and then engages participants in case-study analysis and problem-solving. Ample opportunity is provided for participants to apply the ideas and approaches to their own roles and responsibilities. Session one focuses on hiring (policies, EO/AA terms and goals, applicant evaluation); session two focuses on creating an inclusive work/learning environment (gaining cultural competency, setting expectations, modeling inclusion); and session three focuses on sexual harassment- and disability-related situations/concerns (policies, processes, resources). 10 - 20 participants. Register.
11:00 to 3:30 (lunch included), location
Wednesday, July 2
Understanding Sexual Harassment
Find out how this critical issue affects your daily work environment and learn to recognize and address sexual harassment in the workplace. Workshop covers definitions, laws, policies and key issues and includes an interactive exploration of a compelling video scenario. 6 - 10 participants. (Offered monthly.) Register.
9:00 to 11:00, IDE Conference Room
Wednesday, July 16
Diversity 101
Participants in this 4-hour workshop engage in a series of interactive exercises about identity, culture, and difference that explore what diversity is, why it matters, and how we might create inclusive work and learning environments on our campus. 10 - 20 participants.
1:00 to 4:00 (lunch provided), location: Collis 101. Register
Thursday, July 17
Disability and Employment
This 2-hour workshop provides participants with a foundation for understanding employment issues related to disability and accommodation. It includes a thorough presentation of relevant laws, definitions, and accommodation guidelines, as well as case study exercises. 6 - 10 participants.
9:30 to 11:30, Register. Location: Haldeman 125
Wednesday, August 6
Diversity 101
Participants in this 4-hour workshop engage in a series of interactive exercises about identity, culture, and difference that explore what diversity is, why it matters, and how we might create inclusive work and learning environments on our campus. 10 - 20 participants. Register.
11:00 to 3:30 (lunch provided), Collis 101
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Understanding Sexual Harassment
Find out how this critical issue affects your daily work environment and learn to recognize and address sexual harassment in the workplace. Workshop covers definitions, laws, policies and key issues and includes an interactive exploration of a compelling video scenario. 6 - 10 participants. (Offered monthly.)
Register.
10:00 to 11:30, IDE Conference Room
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