Training Course Descriptions
The UCF Office of Diversity and Inclusion Training Program is one of the most prolific in higher education. You can pursue certificates and training individually or as a departmental effort to improve performance and our learning and work environments.
- Five-year training impact: 26,550 participants
- Total participants last academic year – 7,386
- Total UCF Inclusion Champions – 91
Workshop and Training Schedule
Please see this semester’s Unity Star for the Spring 2018 workshop and training schedule. For detailed descriptions of the diversity workshops offered, click on the course titles below. All workshops are free unless otherwise noted. Please note that locations vary. Other opportunities for diversity workshops may be scheduled by calling the UCF Office of Diversity and Inclusion at (407) 823-6479 or by emailing diverse@ucf.edu.
Registration Instructions
- Faculty, A&P, and USPS: Register online at my.UCF.edu > Employee Self Service > Learning & Development > Request Training Enrollment
- Students and OPS: Email your name, requested course name and date, and UCFID number to diverse@ucf.edu.
Be a UCF Inclusion Champion
The UCF Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) offers the Inclusion Champion program to provide colleges, divisions, and departments with training and education designed to explore foundational concepts in diversity and inclusion. Participants will gain a common body of knowledge and skills to contribute to an inclusive learning and professional environment at UCF.
The program consists of nine hours of core workshops required for all participants, plus a minimum of six hours of training on elective topics selected to meet the particular needs of a group or interests of the individual. ODI offers multiple elective options each semester. Participants (faculty, staff and students) can pursue certification individually or as part of a departmental effort, and can complete the program over a three-year period or less.
Have you completed the requirements for the Inclusion Champion program? Fill out a short questionnaire to let us know! After we verify your training records, you will receive a certificate and pin!
Submit verification questionnaire here
UCF Certificates
ODI offers several certificate options for faculty, staff and students:
- Inclusion Champion: complete 9 hours of core workshops and 6 hours of elective topics
- Diversity Certificate Series: complete all four Diversity Certificate modules
- Continuum of Learning Certificate: complete four elective or stand-alone DIV workshops not in a series or towards another certificate program
- Latino Americans Certificate: complete all three Latino Americans modules exploring the history of Latino Americans from 1565 – 2000
- Half the Sky Certificate Series: complete the two-part series based on the book and documentary
- The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow Certificate Series: complete the four-part comprehensive workshop series looking at race relations in the United States between the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement
- We Shall Remain Certificate Series: complete the five-part/three session workshop series exploring the history of Native Americans and their resilience
Please note: students must keep track of the DIV workshops they have attended and verify their training history with us in order to receive any completion certificates
Course Descriptions Log
Read about the variety of diversity workshops that have been offered over the years.
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ABCs of Diversity
ABCs of Diversity
Course number: DIV008
February, February 2, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Monday, February 12, 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Human diversity impacts each of us on a daily basis. Gaining an understanding of differences and similarities is essential for effective functioning in today’s work environment. This workshop focuses on how stereotypes and biases can get in the way when creating a diverse and inclusive space for all employees.
Diversity Certificate Series
Diversity Certificate Series
Must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate.
Module 1
Thursday, January 25 from 9:00am-11:00am
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Monday, February 19 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Module 2
Thursday, February 1 from 9:00am-11:00am
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Monday, February 26 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Module 3
Thursday, February 8 from 9:00am-11:00am
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Monday, March 5 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Module 4
Thursday, March 1 from 9:00am-11:00am
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Monday, March 12 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
This four-module program is designed as an introductory overview series of workshops to provoke thought with respect to diversity in general, and more specifically, with respect to several important dimensions of diversity. Participants must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate.
Modules
- Introduction to Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
- Race and Faith/Non-Faith Perspectives
- Sex, Gender (Identity and Expression), and Sexual Orientation
- Ability, Accessibility, and Age
Exploring How Perceptions (and Misconceptions) of Persons with Disabilities May Affect Attitudes and Behaviors
Exploring How Perceptions (and Misconceptions) of Persons with Disabilities May Affect Attitudes and Behaviors
Course number: DIV263
Tuesday, April 17 from 2:30-4:30pm
Facilitators: Sabrina Marks, Marisa Lucca, and Trisha Brockway
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
The culture in the United States places significant emphasis on self-reliance and individual autonomy. This often means that persons with disabilities are expected to find ways to improve their situations and develop social relationships in a climate in which the attitudes, and ultimately the behaviors, of others present additional challenges. The goal of this workshop is to expand awareness of the experiences of people with disabilities by encouraging workshop participants to explore their conscious and unconscious perceptions (and misconceptions) of people with disabilities, and how these may affect attitudes and behaviors.
Gender Differences in Communication: Theories and Perspectives
Gender Differences in Communication: Theories and Perspectives
Course number: DIV071
Tuesday, February 6 from 2:00pm-4:00pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: UCF Valencia Osceola, Building 4, Room 304
Gender differences in communication have been a source of fascination for many years. Popular books and videos by authors, such as Deborah Tannen (He Said, She Said) and Pat Heim (Invisible Rules: Men, Women, and Teams), have offered detailed portraits of how these differences may manifest themselves. Research looking at differences in brain structure and functioning between males and females indicates many biological differences exist and have an impact on human behavior. Yet, other writers, such as Mark Tripp, suggest these differences may be insignificant or nonexistent for some types of communication. This workshop explores some of the more popular views on “masculine” and “feminine” communication styles.
Inclusive Communication
Inclusive Communication
Course number: DIV053
Tuesday, February 6 from 1:30-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Wednesday, April 4 from 1:30-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
This workshop identifies some common mistakes made when communicating about age, class, disabilities, ethnicity, gender, language, looks, race, religion, and sexual orientation. It also highlights words, phrases, and behaviors that can enhance the process of communicating about and across various dimensions of difference.
Latino Americans Certificate Series
Latino Americans Certificate Series
Must attend all three modules to receive completion certificate.
Part 1
Course number: DIV236
Wednesday, February 7 from 9:00am-12:00pm
Facilitator: Dr. Cyndia Muñiz
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Part 2
Course number: DIV237
Wednesday, February 14 from 9:00am-12:00pm
Facilitator: Dr. Cyndia Muñiz
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Part 3
Course number: DIV238
Wednesday, February 28 from 9:00am-12:00pm
Facilitator: Dr. Cyndia Muñiz
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Latino Americans is a three-part documentary series that chronicles the rich and varied history and experiences of Latinos, who have for more than 500 years helped to shape what the United States is and who have become, with more than 50 million people, the largest minority group in the U.S. Participants must attend all three parts to receive completion certificate.
Peace Film Series: People Like Us: Social Class in America
Peace Film Series: People Like Us: Social Class in America
Course number: DIV049
Tuesday, January 23 from 8:30am-11:30am
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: UCF Daytona, Building 140, Room 313
This film discusses the impact that social class has on Americans and how it plays a role in all of our lives. The documentary follows the lives of Americans ranging from all walks of life and how they see social class in America.
Peace Film Series: Iron Jawed Angels
Peace Film Series: Iron Jawed Angels
Course number: DIV267
Tuesday, March 13 from 8:30am-11:30am
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: UCF Daytona, Building 140, Room 209
Monday, March 26 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Katja von Garnier’s “Iron Jawed Angels” tells the remarkable and little-known story of a group of passionate and dynamic young women, led by Alice Paul (Hilary Swank) and her friend Lucy Burns (Frances O’Connor), who put their lives on the line to fight for American women’s right to vote. This true story has startling parallels to today, as the young activists struggle with issues such as the challenges of protesting a popular President during wartime and the perennial balancing act between love and career.
Safe Zone Series: Advocates
Safe Zone Series: Advocates
Course number: DIV241
Wednesday, January 31 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Friday, February 23 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Live Oak Event Center, Section B
Tuesday, March 6 from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Student Union, Room 221 (Garden Key)
Thursday, April 19 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
The Safe Zone Advocates training is the second in the series and was created to further individual knowledge and understanding of LGBTQ+ issues. The training is geared toward helping attendees explore, identify, and expose cultural biases and acquire skills necessary for advocating for marginalized populations.
Participants who complete both trainings (LGBTQ+ 101 and Safe Zone Advocates) are designated as Safe Zone Advocates and can be identified by a Safe Zone placard.
Training Objectives:
- Increase insight into personal and cultural biases
- Increase awareness of the impact these biases have on interactions with LGBTQ+ individuals
- Increase comfort in addressing systemic oppressions that affect LGBTQ+ individuals
- Increase ability to identify micro-aggressions that impact LGBTQ+ individuals
- Increase comfort in discussing power, privilege, and oppression
- Acquire skills and knowledge to increase ability to advocate
- Increase understanding that being an ally is an ongoing and active process
Safe Zone: Coming Out
Safe Zone: Coming Out
Course number: DIV242
Tuesday, February 27 from 12:00pm-2:00pm
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Student Union, Room 218B (Key West Ballroom B)
The Coming Out workshop explores the process and challenges of coming out as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender. Participants will learn more about theories and concerns about the coming out process for LGBTQ+ individuals. The workshop will allow those who attend to explore their LGBTQ+ identity or to support a family member or friend who may be coming out.
Training Objectives:
- Provide a space for individuals to ask questions about the coming out process and gain a better understanding of what coming out means to an LGBTQ+ person.
- Educate individuals on different coming out models and theories to better understand the diversity of the coming out process.
- Explain the barriers and challenges faced by those who go through the coming out process and provide tips on how to be part of a support system.
Safe Zone Series: Gold
Safe Zone Series: Gold
Course number: DIV243
Thursday, March 29 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center Room 140
The GOLD Knights workshop aims to provide education on topics concerning language specific to gender and sexual/romantic orientation within the LGBTQ+ community. Participants will learn more about contemporary ideas of gender, sexual orientation, biological sex, romantic orientation, and gender presentation.
Training Objectives:
- Increase the ability to articulate the differences between sexual orientation, romantic orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and biological sex.
- Increase familiarity with various terms that relate to sexual orientation, romantic orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and biological sex.
- Increase understanding about the ways in which to respect people regardless of their identity.
Safe Zone Series: LGBTQ+ 101
Safe Zone Series: LGBTQ+ 101
Course number: DIV033
Thursday, January 18 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Thursday, February 8 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Thursday, March 15 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Tuesday, April 3 from 3:00pm-5:00pm
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Learn about issues affecting LGBTQ+ people, homophobia, and heterosexism, and the benefits and responsibilities of being an Ally.
The Allies Advance program is now called ‘Safe Zone,’ and has two distinct workshops both 3 hours in length. The Level 1 class will be called LGBTQ+ 101 and can still be used to meet an elective requirement for the SDES Diversity Certificate Series.
The Level 2 class will be called Safe Zone Advocate Training. LGBTQ+ 101 is a mandatory pre-requisite to attend this class. Upon completion of this training, participants can officially identify themselves as a Safe Zone Advocate which will be designated by a placard/pin/patch with the new logo.
Individuals who have already completed Allies training prior to Summer 2013 are welcome to keep their old placard identifying them as an Ally, but must attend both workshops of the new format in order to receive the Safe Zone Advocate designation. Individuals cannot swap out their old placard with a new one, as the material has been significantly changed and expanded from previous years.
The Power of “Hidden” Biases
The Power of “Hidden” Biases
Course number: DIV232
Thursday, February 22 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
A fundamental quality of the human mind is to group objects into categories based on a wide range of discernible characteristics. This ability helped early people to distinguish friend from foe and was instrumental in our ancestors’ survival. As adaptive as this response may sometimes be, it also is the foundation of the biases, stereotypes, and prejudices that are present in our conscious and unconscious thinking.
Even when we believe that we have eliminated these biases from our thinking, they still lurk in our heads as a sort of “hidden” residue. We may deliberately strive to behave without prejudice and may be consciously committed to equal and fair treatment of other people, but studies indicate that we continue to possess preconceived notions and stereotypes. These “hidden” biases influence our perceptions and actions.
This workshops provides examples of how “hidden” biases may manifest themselves and, through a self-reflective activity, offers participants a way to examine possible stereotypes they may have been exposed to in their lifetimes from four different sources of information – the people who raised you, school, the media, and friends.
Understanding Power and Privilege
Understanding Power and Privilege
Course number: DIV016
Prerequisite: Either ABCs of Diversity completed or Diversity Certificate Series (Modules 1-4)
Wednesday, February 28 from 1:30-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Thursday, April 5 from 1:30-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
This session looks at the concepts of power and privilege in detail and describes actions that can be adopted to mitigate the effects of social injustice.
Performance Standards for UCF’s Cultural Competencies
Performance Standards for UCF’s Cultural Competencies
ONLINE COURSE
Visit http://diversity.ucf.edu/online_workshops for registration instructions. You must complete all three sections with a score of 75% or higher to receive credit.
This is a three part online workshop:
- Cognitive Domain
- Affective Domain
- Skill-Building Domain
Cultural competency is the ability to function effectively in the presence of socio-cultural diversity. In 2008, Diversity Track (Summer Faculty Development Conference) scholars proposed 21 “core” cultural competencies as learning objectives for the University of Central Florida’s students, as well as potential areas of growth for faculty and staff. These cultural competencies encompass three domains of learning, cognitive, affective, and skill-building.
The purpose of the Diversity Track of the 2013 Summer Faculty Development Conference was to expand and refine the cultural competencies to include details that would facilitate infusion into curricula. In particular, Diversity Track scholars developed Performance Standards for each of the 21 “core” cultural competencies. This learning object presents the Performance Standards for the Cognitive, Affective, and Skill-Building Domains. The ultimate goal of this work is the development of culturally competent individuals equipped to function in today’s global workplace.
Half the Sky
Half the Sky
Must attend both modules to receive completion certificate.
Part 1
Course number: DIV266
Thursday, March 1 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitators: Barbara Thompson and Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Part 2
Course number: DIV281
Thursday, March 29 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitators: Barbara Thompson and Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide is a four-hour PBS primetime documentary film and national broadcast event inspired by the widely acclaimed book of the same name by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.
Filmed in 10 countries, the series follows Nicholas Kristof and celebrity activists America Ferrera, Diane Lane, Eva Mendes, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union and Olivia Wilde on a journey to tell the stories of inspiring, courageous individuals. Across the globe oppression is being confronted, and real meaningful solutions are being fashioned through health care, education, and economic empowerment for women and girls.
The linked problems of sex trafficking and forced prostitution, gender-based violence, and maternal mortality, which needlessly claim one woman every 90 seconds, present to us the single most vital opportunity of our time: the opportunity to make a change. All over the world women are seizing this opportunity.
Minority Religions 101
Minority Religions 101
Course number: DIV283
Wednesday, March 21 from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Facilitator: Dr. Ann Gleig and Dr. Jeanine Viau
Location Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Imagine not being able to eat anything at the office holiday party because no one thought about your religious dietary restrictions, or worse, imagine having to hide your religious beliefs for fear of being ostracized, mistreated or even fired. The purpose of this workshop is to learn about and reflect on religious minority experience and vulnerability, especially for those who are part of the UCF community. We will organize our work together according to three objectives:
- To foster literacy of religious diversity in America and our local communities
- To replace stereotypes with cultural sensitivity and competency
- To learn practical applications for the classroom and the workplace
We hope to provide a space for meaningful discussion and tools for dispelling misinformation and prejudice. For more information, please contact the co-facilitators, Drs. Ann Gleig (ann.gleig@ucf.edu) and Jeanine Viau (jeanine.viau@ucf.edu) from the Philosophy Department’s Religion & Cultural Studies program.
Digital Media Accessibility
Digital Media Accessibility
Course number: DIV296
Thursday, March 8 from 9:30am-11:30am
Facilitator: Brad Held
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
This interactive workshop explains the basics of accessibility. This discussion begins with addressing the reason behind creating accessible materials (not just the boring legal issues). The workshop will examine the key components of different material formats. Participant will learn about the needs of those who benefit from accessible materials. A demonstration will be given to explore the assistive technology tools used by individuals. Finally, UCF employees will be provided with resources and a list of tips on what can be done to make sure materials are accessible.
Disability Portrayal in Media and Images
Disability Portrayal in Media and Images
Course number: DIV290
Wednesday, March 7 from 10:00am-12:00pm
Facilitators: Student Accessibility Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Presented by Student Accessibility Services, this session will explore how media and images in our culture powerfully influence our collective perception of disability. Do these messages oppress disabled people? Attend the session to ponder further as we explore popular movies, characters and images.
Disability Rights, Barriers, and You
Disability Rights, Barriers, and You
Course number: DIV289
Monday, March 5 from 9:30am-11:30am
Facilitators: Student Accessibility Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
In this interactive workshop facilitated by the Student Accessibility Services’ team, participants will learn more about the history of disability rights, the difference between disability and environmental barriers, and our role in creating access for disabled people. Inclusive language for disability will also be discussed. Participants will come away with practical ways to begin making their offices more accessible. This session is a redesigned version of our previous barriers workshop and will be informative and relevant for anyone who did or did not attend our previous version.
Video Captioning Accessibility
Video Captioning Accessibility
Course number: DIV295
Tuesday, March 6 from 9:00am-10:30am
Facilitator: Brad Held
Location: Faculty Multimedia Center (Classroom Building 1, room 202)
Wednesday, April 25 from 3:30pm-5:00pm
Facilitator: Brad Held
Location: Faculty Multimedia Center (Classroom Building 1, room 202)
This hands-on workshop will teach individuals how to add captions to their video content. The workshop will examine the following areas:
- Best practice for displaying captions (Accuracy, Placement, Fonts, Length, Auto Captioning).
- Most popular used programs in digital content creation (Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere, Apple Final Cut and Camtasia).
- How to add captions to existing uploaded videos on popular video platforms (YouTube and Vimeo)
We Shall Remain Certificate Series
We Shall Remain Certificate Series
Must attend all five episodes to receive completion certificate.
Episodes 1 & 2
Course number: DIV292
Thursday, January 25 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: UCF Cocoa, Building 3, Room 325
Monday, April 2 from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Episodes 3 & 4
Course number: DIV293
Tuesday, February 13 from 9:00am-1:00pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: UCF Cocoa, Building 3, Room 325
Monday, April 16, from 1:00pm-5:00pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Episode 5
Course number: DIV294
Thursday, March 8 from 9:00am-11:00am
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: UCF Cocoa, Building 3, Room 325
Monday, April 23 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
We Shall Remain: America Through Native Eyes is a PBS series of five heartbreaking, inspiring stories highlighting Native ingenuity and resilience over the course of 300 years, establishing Native history as an essential part of American history.
Practice of Respect and Community Building
Practice of Respect and Community Building
Course number: DIV337
Tuesday, January 23 from 9:00am-11:00am
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Tuesday, March 20 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Inclusive environments cannot emerge without a foundation of strong relationship building. Utilizing the Principles for How We Treat Each Other as a tool, participants will learn strategies for creating communities of peace, justice, and respect.
Barriers Be Gone Escape Room Activity
Barriers Be Gone Escape Room Activity
Course number: DIV366
This experience is limited to 10 participants per session. Participants must arrive 10 minutes early. Given the structure of the experience, we cannot accept walk-ins.
Friday, March 23
- 9:30am-10:30am
- 10:30am-11:30am
- 1:00pm-2:00pm
- 2:00pm-3:00pm
Facilitators: Student Accessibility Services and Inclusive Education Services
Location: Nike Programming Center and Activity Center
Friday, March 23
- 10:00am-11:00am
- 11:00am-12:00pm
- 1:30pm-2:30pm
- 2:30pm-3:30pm
Facilitators: Student Accessibility Services and Inclusive Education Services
Location: Hercules Programming Center and Activity Center
Do you know what common barriers prevent access for people with disabilities? Based on the popular escape room game concept, Student Accessibility Services and Inclusive Education Services challenge teams to be locked in a room full of barriers. If you want to escape to see the light of day once again, you will need to identify and remove the barriers within the room with more accessible approaches within the time allotted. Eight separate escape room activities will be scheduled for teams of 10 people. The total experience will last one hour. To best maximize the schedule, games will start promptly at the assigned start time. Teams should plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to selected time for check-in and rules overview. Are you an access facilitator or a barrier builder? Come play to find out! This highly interactive experience is a great team-building activity. More information will be sent to registrants a few days prior to the event.
Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years
Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years
Must attend all four modules to receive completion certificate.
Episodes 1 & 2
Course number: DIV362
Tuesday, February 20 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Episodes 3 & 4
Course number: DIV363
Tuesday, February 27 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Episodes 5 & 6
Course number: DIV364
Tuesday, March 6 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years tells the definitive story of the civil rights era from the point of view of the ordinary men and women whose extraordinary actions launched a movement that changed the fabric of American life, and embodied a struggle whose reverberations continue to be felt today. The six episodes in this series cover all of the major events in the civil rights movement from 1954-1965.
Episodes include:
Awakenings (1954-1956)
Fighting Back (1957-1962)
Ain’t Scared of Your Jails (1960-1961)
No Easy Walk (1961-1963)
Mississippi: Is This America? (1962-1964)
Bridge to Freedom (1965)
Humanism
Humanism
Course number: DIV353
Monday, February 26 from 11:00am-12:30pm
Facilitator: Tee Rogers
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Saturday, March 3 from 1:00pm-2:30pm
Facilitator: Tee Rogers
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Friday, March 16 from 3:00pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Tee Rogers
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
This is an InterWorldview advanced workshop focusing specifically on Atheism. We define Atheism, Humanism, and other non-faith identities and explore the values and inner-life of non-religious individuals. We learn about the specific challenges the non-faith demographic faces and consider ways to build bridges across our differences.
Improving Mindfulness
Improving Mindfulness
Course number: DIV365
Tuesday, April 3 from 9:00am-10:00am
Facilitators: Irina McLaughlin and Donna Frazee
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Life constantly demands our attention, but when we become fixated on the past or worried about the future, we often miss vital information in our present situations. Cultivating a state where you are consistently aware of your present moment is not impossible, but it takes practice. Nevertheless, by learning to abide in the present, you acquire a sense of perspective that can allow you to learn from the past without it overwhelming you with resentment and regret, and plan for the future without it overwhelming you with anxiety or dejection. In this workshop you will learn to develop techniques to make yourself more attuned to the present moment, understand the value and utility of your emotions, learn how to identify and counter distorted thinking, learn how to cultivate genuine positive emotions, and become more fully present in social interactions.
InterWorldview Inclusion
InterWorldview Inclusion
Course number: DIV224
This course was formerly known as SRMA.
Friday, March 2 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Tee Rogers
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Saturday, March 3 from 9:00am-12:00pm
Facilitator: Tee Rogers
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Thursday, March 15 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Tee Rogers
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
As faith and non-faith diversity increases, incidents of related discrimination, bullying, marginalization, and other challenges continue to rise. Through interactive discussions and games we explore faith and non-faith diversity and the experiences of those facing challenges in our culture because of their minority perspective. We have open dialogue on stereotypes and common questions, and we enhance our personal inclusion toolbox with resources we can use to increase respect and inclusion for people of all worldviews.
Participants will have the option to sign up as Secular Safe Zone allies.
Lunch with TED: I got 99 problems… palsy is just one with Maysoon Zayid
Lunch with TED: I got 99 problems… palsy is just one with Maysoon Zayid
Course number: DIV302
This is a screening of a prerecorded TED Talk. It will be followed by a facilitated discussion. Please feel free to bring your own lunch.
Wednesday, February 21 from 12:00pm-1:00pm
Facilitator: Katherine Torres
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
“I have cerebral palsy. I shake all the time,” Maysoon Zayid announces at the beginning of this exhilarating, hilarious talk. “I’m like Shakira meets Muhammad Ali.” With grace and wit, the Arab-American comedian takes us on a whistle-stop tour of her adventures as an actress, stand-up comic, philanthropist and advocate for the disabled.