Cross Cultural Communications & Conflict Resolution
Presenter: Dr. Tracey Robinson: 1 hour (groups of 20-24 participants) ; 1.5 hours
(groups of 25- 40 participants)
Through a highly interactive activity, this workshop will allow participants to personally
examine how communication and culture are interrelated, explore intercultural communications
and learn strategies to address cross-cultural conflict.
Request this workshop for your department, class, group, or organization, on a specific date(s). Note: this workshop requires a minimum of 20 participants and a maximum of 40.
Inclusive Leadership 1.0: Understanding Identities
Presenter: Staff, Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Duration: 1 hour
We learn about our own identity and the identity of others through interactions with
family, peers, organizations, institutions, media and other connections we make in
our everyday life. Self-exploration is central to our growth as individuals, our relationships
with others, and our ability to promote equity. No one is uni-dimensional. Our various
social identities--sex, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, age, socioeconomic
class, religion, and ability, among others--are important aspects of our selves that
shape our attitudes, behaviors, worldviews, and experiences. As we work to create
and participate in diverse and democratic environments, we need to understand how
our own and others' identities affect our lives and our interactions with each other.
In this thought-provoking, interactive workshop participants will have the opportunity
to consider the impact of multiple aspects of their own identities, while hearing
and sharing stories and experiences that acknowledge difference, privilege, oppression,
and perspective.
Request this workshop for your department, class, group, or organization, on a specific date(s). Note:
this workshop requires a minimum of 15 participants and a maximum of 120.
Exploring Dimensions of Cultural Competence and Inclusive Language
Presenter: Dr. Tracey Robinson
Duration: 1 hour
Cultural competency among 21st century graduates has become imperative in the workforce
and daily community interactions. This workshop introduces multicultural and international
diversity concepts while having individuals participate in reflective activities to
develop cross-cultural competencies, identify culturally appropriate strategies, and
utilize respectful and inclusive language.
Request this workshop for your department or group.
Inclusive Leadership 3.0: Microaggressions
Presenter: Staff, Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Duration: 1 hour
What are Microaggressions? How can they harm individual member of the University community?
Participants in the workshop will gain better understanding of this form of bias and
the building blocks that contribute to microaggressions. The workshop facilitator
will use interactive exercises and discussions to help participants recognize microaggressions
and learn strategies for addressing the messages sent that can create a feeling of
marginalization among community members.
Request this workshop for your department, class, group, or organization, on a specific date(s). Note:
this workshop requires a minimum of 15 participants and a maximum of 120.
Planning for Accessible and Inclusive Events and Programs
Presenters: Staff, Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Duration: 1 hour
Festivals, fairs, music events, sporting events, and lectures are but a few of the
many events that take place every day at WCU. These programs and events celebrate
a "sense of community" and must encourage participation by all. This workshop serves
to provide information to assist faculty, planners, and managers in making programs
and events accessible to people with disabilities. Learn about the value of planning
inclusive events, the ADA law, planning tips and strategies, and resources for achieving
accessibility. Prior registration is required HERE. Sponsored by the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance and Office of Educational
Accessibility.
Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Response for Students
Presenters: Staff, Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Duration: 1 hour
Beyond laws and policies, sexual misconduct is very damaging to the academic learning
environment and student life experience. After taking this course, students should
be able to recognize, prevent, and respond to sexual misconduct on campus.
Scheduled upon request. Request this workshop for your department, class, group, or organization, on a specific date(s). Note:
this workshop requires a minimum of 15 participants and a maximum of 50.
Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs/activities that
receive federal funds. This dictates how the University addresses, investigates, and
adjudicates sexual and interpersonal violence and harassment. Join us in a discussion
about general updates to WCU's Sexual Misconduct (Title IX) policy and procedures.
We invite you to submit questions in advance of this meeting through this link. Please submit questions by October 23rd. Details about the policy and resources
are available on the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion's website. We hope you join in our discussion on Tuesday, September 24th!
Tuesday, September 24: Title IX Open Forum | 3 pm - 4 pm | Virtual
Unconscious/Implicit Bias Workshop
Presenter: Dr. Tracey Robinson
Duration: 2 hours
Everyone has biases. If left unchecked, biases can harm others in the workplace, even
if unintentional. This interactive workshop will allow participants to explore how
our biases may play out and impact our interactions. In addition, participants will
be introduced to scientifically-tested strategies to reduce bias.
Request this workshop for your department, class, group, or organization, on a specific date(s). Note:
this workshop requires a minimum of 15 participants and a maximum of 50.
Hillel International's "Understanding Antisemitism on Campus" Curriculum delves into
the origins, evolution and context of past and present manifestations of antisemitism.
This video-based curriculum aims to help participants understand and feel better-equipped
to identify, respond to, and proactively educate others about antisemitism. Join us
as Rabbi Jeremy Winaker, Executive Director, Greater Philly Hillel Network, facilitates
the following video topics: What is Judaism? Who are Jews? History of Antisemitism,
and Antisemitism Today. Presentation will be hosted by Dr. Jonathan Friedman's HIS
349 Jewish History class. Please register for Understanding Antisemitism on Campus HERE. Sponsored by WCU Hillel and the Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance. For
more info, contact Porsche Johnson, 610-436-1109.
2025 dates to be announced.