Training Course Descriptions
Workshop and Training Schedule
Please see this semester’s Unity Star for the Spring 2017 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.
Course Descriptions Log
Read about the variety of diversity workshops that have been offered over the years.
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Completion certificates are available as follows:
If you complete the requirements for a certificate, we will let you know!
- 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
Submit hours for Inclusion Champion Program
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
ABCs of Diversity
ABCs of Diversity
Course number: DIV008
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
- Tuesday, August 29 from 1:30pm-4:30pm
- Thursday, September 7 from 9am-12pm
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.
Location of all modules: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
- Module 1: Friday, September 15 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Module 2: Friday, September 22 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Module 3: Friday, September 29 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
- Module 4: Friday, October 6 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
- Module 1: Tuesday, November 7 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
- Module 2: Tuesday, November 14 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
- Module 3: Tuesday, November 28 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
- Module 4: Tuesday, December 5 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
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
Facilitators: Sabrina Deaton, Marisa Lucca, and Trisha Brockway
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
- Thursday, September 28 from 2:30-4:30pm
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.
Inclusion and Intellectual Disability: The Evolving Story
Inclusion and Intellectual Disability: The Evolving Story
Course number: DIV262
Facilitator: Inclusive Education Services
Location: Student Union, Egmont Key (room 224)
- Tuesday, November 7 from 10am-11:30am
This workshop will discuss the Inclusive Education Services program at UCF and will highlight why this program is so important for people with intellectual disabilities and for the UCF community. Discussion will explore how inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities is defined in our culture and how our culture may limit opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities.
Inclusive Communication
Inclusive Communication
Course number: DIV053
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
- Monday, September 18, from 1:30-4:30pm
- Monday, October 25, from 1:30-4:30pm
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.
Safe Zone Series: Advocates
Safe Zone Series: Advocates
Course number: DIV241
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
- Tuesday, September 19 from 10am-12pm
- Wednesday, November 8 from 3pm-5pm
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
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
- Wednesday, October 11 from 10am-12pm
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: DIV232
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Location: Recreation and Wellness Center, room 206
- Thursday, November 16 from 3-5pm
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
Facilitator: LGBTQ+ Services
Course number: DIV033
- Wednesday, September 6, 10am-12pm
- Wednesday, October 24, 3-5pm
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.
Secular and Religious Minority Awareness
Secular and Religious Minority Awareness
Course number: DIV224
Facilitator: Tee Rogers
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Dates
- Wednesday October 18 from 1:30-4:30pm
- Friday, November 3 from 9am-12pm
- Saturday, November 4 from 9am-12pm
We interact every day with individuals of different worldviews. Why is that important, and how does it impact our personal and professional relationships?
Be part of this fun, interactive discussion about creating respectful spaces for people of all faith and non-faith perspectives.
We will explore topics such as considering the faith diversity around us and what is meant by minority perspectives, statistical trends, cultural biases, experiences of those potentially marginalized because of their faith or non-faith perspective, and how you are empowered to help create inclusive spaces for all.
Visit http://SRMA-UCF.org for workshop information.
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance and are eligible to register as part of the UCF SRMA and national Secular Safe Zone Allies network. UCF employees will have attendance documented through MyUCF for professional development records and 3.0 diversity credits for participating UCF divisions.
- SRMA is: A discussion about creating a respectful environment for people of all faith and non-faith perspectives.
- SRMA is NOT: A debate about faith, or a promotion of any faith or non-faith perspective
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The Power of “Hidden” Biases
The Power of “Hidden” Biases
Course number: DIV232
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
- Wednesday, September 13 from 2:30pm-4:30pm
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.
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow
Must attend all four programs to receive completion certificate.
Course number: DIV201 (Parts 1 & 2), DIV202 (Parts 3 & 4)
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Based on the four-part DVD series, The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow, this workshop offers a comprehensive look at race relations in the United States between the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. This workshop documents the context in which the laws of segregation known as the “Jim Crow” system originated and developed.
Dates
- Programs 1 & 2: Tuesday, October 3 from 1pm-5pm
- Programs 3 & 4: Tuesday, October 10 from 1pm-5pm
Programs
- Program 1: Promises Betrayed (1865-1896)
- Program 2: Fighting Back (1896-1917)
- Program 3: Don’t Shout Too Soon (1917-1940)
- Program 4: Terror and Triumph (1940-1954)
Understanding Power and Privilege
Understanding Power and Privilege
Course number: DIV016
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Prerequisite: ABCs of Diversity
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
Dates:
- Wednesday, September 27 from 1:30-4:30pm
- Tuesday, October 4 from 1:30-4:30pm
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.
Course number: DIV266 (Part 1) and DIV281 (Part 2)
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: UCF Cocoa, Building 3, Room 325
- Part 1: Wednesday, October 25 from 9am-12pm
- Part 2: Wednesday, November 8 from 9am-12pm
Facilitators: Barbara Thompson and Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
- Part 1: Thursday, November 30 from 9am-12pm
- Part 2: Thursday, December 7 from 9am-12pm
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.
Lunch with TED – The Power of Introverts
Lunch with TED – The Power of Introverts
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Course number: DIV300
Dates:
- Tuesday, September 5 from 12pm-1pm
Location: Barbara Ying Center, room 140
In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. Please feel free to bring your own lunch with you for this session.
Digital Media Accessibility
Digital Media Accessibility
Course number: DIV296
Facilitator: Brad Held
Location: Barbara Ying Center, Room 140
- Tuesday, September 19 from 3:30pm-5pm
- Tuesday, November 7 from 9am-10:30am
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
Facilitators: Student Accessibility Services
Location: Student Union, Garden Key (room 221)
- Friday, December 15 from 10am-12pm
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
Facilitators: Student Accessibility Services
Location: Student Union, Egmont Key (room 224)
- Tuesday, October 10 from 9:30am to 11:30am
- Wednesday, November 15 from 9:30am to 11:30am
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
Facilitator: Brad Held
Location: Faculty Multimedia Center (Classroom Building 1, room 202)
- Wednesday, September 20 from 9:00am to 10:30am
- Tuesday, November 7 from 3:30pm to 5:00pm
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)
Lunch with TED: The Enchanting Music of Sign Language
Lunch with TED: The Enchanting Music of Sign Language
Facilitator: Victoria Weston
Course number: DIV301
Location: Barbara Ying Center, room 140
- Tuesday, September 26 from 12pm-1pm
With a quick overview of the basics of sign language as a frame of reference for non-signers, followed by “The Enchanting Music of Sign Language” and discussion as an introspective look at our hearing world. “Artist and TED Fellow Christine Sun Kim was born deaf, and she was taught to believe that sound wasn’t a part of her life, that it was a hearing person’s thing. Through her art, she discovered similarities between American Sign Language and music, and she realized that sound doesn’t have to be known solely through the ears — it can be felt, seen and experienced as an idea. In this endearing talk, she invites us to open our eyes and ears and participate in the rich treasure of visual language.”
***Please feel free to bring your own lunch with you to watch and discuss these pre-recorded TED Talks
We Shall Remain Certificate Series
We Shall Remain Certificate Series
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, room 140
- Parts 1 & 2 (DIV292): Monday, November 6 from 1-5pm
- Parts 3 & 4 (DIV293): Monday, November 13 from 1-5pm
- Part 5 (DIV294): Monday, November 27 from 2:30-4:30pm
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.
Must attend all five modules to receive completion certificate.
Veterans Educational Training and Support (V.E.T.S.)
Veterans Educational Training and Support (V.E.T.S.)
Course number: DIV291
Facilitators: Dr. Bryan Batien, Joshua “JJ” Johnson
Location: Barbara Ying Center, room 140
- Thursday, November 16 from 1-4pm
With approximately 1500 Student Veterans currently studying at UCF, the potential of interacting with a Veteran is likely. A Veteran’s military service may come with a variety of strengths and challenges. This session will explore military culture and some of the challenges Student Veterans may face (e.g., readjusting from the military, mental health, etc.). The session will discuss tips and strategies for working with Veterans. All attendees will receive a Veteran & Military Friendly sticker and certificate of completion.
Facilitator: Dr. Bryan Batien, Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Baldwin)
Moderator: Joshua “JJ” Johnson, Veterans Academic Resource Center
Practice of Respect and Community Building
Practice of Respect and Community Building
Course number: DIV337
Facilitator: Rachel Luce-Hitt
Location: Barbara Ying Center, room 140
- Friday, September 22 from 9am-11am
- Wednesday, December 6 from 1:30pm-3:30pm
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.
Peace Film Series: 42
Peace Film Series: 42
Facilitator: Barbara Thompson
Course code: DIV143
Location: UCF Cocoa, Building 3, 325
- Tuesday, September 19 from 10am-12pm
The film “42” tells the life story of Jackie Robinson and his history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey.