Overview:
Delving into conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) can be challenging. For those involved, these conversations often require patience, flexibility, and perspective taking. This is especially true for those who facilitate these conversations in the classroom. Serving as an instructor for topics that focus on DEI presents an array of experiences and opportunities, some rewarding and some challenging, that are unfamiliar to novice DEI instructors. The purpose of this workshop is to prepare faculty members of all levels and demographic backgrounds to manage and facilitate classroom discussions related to DEI. This includes direction on how to introduce sensitive topics, how to engage with students, how to handle difficult questions, and more. This workshop will utilize an array of session formats (i.e., teaching demonstrations, panels, and roundtable discussions) and involve faculty who have extensive experience leading DEI courses. As an initiative launched by the late Dr. Katherine Phillips and colleagues to build community among DEI instructors, we see this workshop as an opportunity to further the goal of cultivating connection among those who value and contribute to DEI-related conversations in the classroom.

Time & Location:
Saturday, Aug 5 2023 3:30PM - 6:30PM ET (GMT-4/UTC-4) at Boston Marriott Copley Place in Simmons