Diversity Education
Overview
The following workshops create an opportunity for faculty and staff to further their understanding and respect for the importance of diversity in a successful academic environment.
Cross-Cultural Awareness and Understanding
Presenter: Charles Nieman, directorOffice of International Services
Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Location: 630 William Pitt Union (simulcast available to regional campuses)
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff
Working and providing services in a diverse environment requires a knowledge and understanding of cultural differences, values, and behaviors. This fun, yet informative session will help participants to gain understanding to enhance the quality of their interactions with international and diverse students, faculty, and staff at the University and elsewhere. Topics include the cultural adjustment process and core cultural variables that shape the way people look at their world; for example, concepts of time, communication style, and status and hierarchy. Session will include interactive exercises.
Different Like You!
Presenters: Warren McCoy, diversity specialist
Shari Manges, diversity specialist
Office of Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion
Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: 342 Craig Hall
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff
Workforce diversity in the 21st century focuses less on what group a person is identified with and more on the unique diversity of each person as an individual. This workshop is an overview intended to help participants increase their awareness of diversity issues and to gain a better understanding of acceptance and appreciation of the differences between us. Participants will learn to identify and examine one’s own stereotypes and prejudices and how these may guide behaviors and responses. Learn how recognizing barriers to accepting diversity can help to remove them and create an environment for academic and workplace success. Participants will identify at least one way to promote respect and dignity for others.
Is that Really Harassment?
Presenter: Shari Manges, diversity specialist
Office of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: 342 Craig Hall
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff
The workshop explores the negative consequences of harassment covering such topics as age, race, sexual orientation, political affiliation, pregnancy, ethnicity, sexual harassment, and much more. Participants will learn the definition of harassing behavior and the various types of harassment in the workplace through the use of personalized stories, legal and policy definitions, group activities, and discussion. Participants will also learn specific University policies and what to do if they are harassed.
Please Respect My Generation
Presenter: Warren McCoy, diversity specialist
Office of Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Time: 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: 342 Craig Hall
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff
For the first time, we have as many as five different generations working together in a single workplace. This workshop presents methods for bridging the gap between generations and shows participants how to avoid conflict and increase productivity in their generationally diverse workplaces. Workshop participants will learn about generational differences, generational similarities, how generational traits impact the workplace, and how good communication skills can develop a more respectful workplace.
Workplace Bullying
Presenters: Paula K. Davis, assistant vice chancellor for diversity
Office of Health Sciences Diversity
Carol Mohamed, director
Office of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion
Date: Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Time: 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: 342 Craig Hall
Who Should Attend: All faculty and staff
The workplace is a common site of interpersonal conflict. Some conflict is a natural outgrowth of interpersonal differences; other conflict is a result of repeated behavior meant to intimidate, degrade or offend others. Workplace bullying creates feelings of defenselessness and robs individuals of their right to respect and dignity at work. This workshop will define bullying behavior, its causes and effects, and resources available to those who have experiences it.
Note: Supervisor approval is not required for this workshop if time is not taken away from regular work hours.
Pitt welcomes and respects individual differences, valuing a diverse workforce as a competitive strength.
Pitt encourages healthy lifestyles, supports a positive work environment, offers a NAEYC-Accredited Child Development Center, and promotes balance between home and work responsibilities.