Diversity Week 2011: A Latitude Adjustment begins on Monday, November 7, 2011.
This week-long series of events, sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs, offers students the opportunity to attend many fascinating presentations and lectures about diversity both on and off campus.
This week-long series of events, sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs, offers students the opportunity to attend many fascinating presentations and lectures about diversity both on and off campus.
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Monday,
November 7
11:00
– Noon; Student Services 117
Student Affairs’ Approach to Developing
a Multicultural Competence Strategic Plan
This
program will provide an overview of the Multicultural Competence Strategic Plan
in current development for the Division of Student Affairs. An overview
of the strategic plan will be provided and the process for engaging
participants in developing the plan will be highlighted as a model for
developing a multicultural strategic plan for other departments and divisions
at Tech.
Presenters:
Dr. Ruperto Perez - Counseling Center & Stephanie Ray – Diversity Programs
1:00
– 3:00 PM; Student Center 301
Micro-Inequities (The Power of Small
Slights)
During this interactive
workshop, participants will become
more aware of the significant impact their words and actions (as well the “little things” they intentionally or unintentionally do)
have on other people, begin dealing
with micro-inequities in a forum where they are safely brought to the forefront
for discussion, and develop skills/strategies to send more constructive
messages, and respond more effectively to negative
messaging that can undermine their success.
Presenters:
Dr. Archie Ervin – Vice President for Institute Diversity & Cheryl Cofield, J.D. , Pearl Alexander,
J.D. – Human Resources
Tuesday,
November 8
Noon
– 1PM; Clough 125
Can White People Talk About Race?
This
interactive panel discussion focuses on engaging and connected conversations
about race. Panelist will also discuss what is missing from conversations
regarding race and ethnicity. Refreshments will be served.
Panelists:
Dr. Nelson Binggeli, Christina Noble, Eckart Werther – Counseling Center &
Andre Dickens – OMED
6:00
PM; Student Center Theatre
Dinner and a Movie, “Arranged: Friendship has no Religion”
ARRANGED
centers on the friendship between an Orthodox Jewish woman and a Muslim woman
who meet as first-year teachers at a public school in Brooklyn.
Sponsored
by the Jewish Student Union & the Muslim Student Association
Wednesday,
November 9
11:00
AM – Noon; Student Center 321
Embracing
All Your Attributes
When
it comes to looks, race, interests, areas of expertise, how do we embrace
diverse aspects of our personas, and stop feeling we have to put ourselves in
one "box" as women? Shigley
will share several case studies of famous women she interviewed from her book, The
Go-Getter Girl's Guide, and how embracing the diversity within
themselves impacted their career paths.
Guest
Presenter – Debra Shigley, J.D. – mom, wife, author, attorney & fashion
editor
1:00
– 3:00 PM; Student Services 117
Creating your I3 Toolbox: A
Workshop Examining Identities, Intersections, and Inclusion
Intersectionality allows us to
recognize and understand that people have multiple, layered identities derived
from personal and social relationships, history, and systems of power. People
belong to many communities at the same time, and as a result, experience both
privilege and oppression simultaneously. Using interactive discussion and
activities we will explore the ways that privilege and oppression operate in
our personal and professional lives.
Together we will identify intersectional approaches to leadership,
advocacy, programming, and interactions with one another that will strengthen
our work and contribute to creating a more
inclusive Georgia Tech community.
Presenter: Melanie DeMaeyer –
Women’s Resource Center
5:00
PM; Student Center 301
Social Justice 101 and Student Leaders:
Knowing Yourself, Your Community, and How You Can Affect Change
This program will introduce student
leaders to the concept of social justice, diversity and difference at Georgia
Tech. Students will begin first by learning the main areas of difference
recognized by the Institute. Additionally, they will examine their own
identity, dominate and subordinate identities and socialized behavior in
relation to difference. Students will then consider why social justice is
important for establishing and supporting a vibrant and healthy community at
the Institute and beyond. Finally, they will discuss how they as leaders
can impact change.
Presenter:
Chris Schmidt – Office of Student Integrity
Thursday,
November 10
11:00
AM; Clough Commons 205, U G Studies Resource Room
This I Believe with Billiee
Pendleton-Parker
The
presenter will give an overview of a specific topic that has meaning to them,
after which participants will break into small groups to discuss. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome
and highly encouraged to attend to discuss their own thoughts, opinions,
beliefs, and life experiences.
Sponsored
by the Office of Undergraduate Studies
2:00
– 3:00 PM; Student Center 301
Passing and Privilege
This
presentation will address issues of privilege and passing, and facilitate
critical dialogue around the seen and unseen identities.
Presenters:
Christina Noble, Eckart Werther & Franco Dispenza – Counseling Center
8:00
PM
Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech; GO JACKETS!
Friday,
November 11
Noon
– 2PM; Student Center 301
Safe Space Training Part II
The
main objectives of this program are to inform members of our community on how
to provide a more supportive environment for LGBTQ members of the campus
community, to dispel negative stereotypes and present factually accurate
information about members of LGBTQ community, and to publicize other support
resources or structures that are available on and off campus. Participants must
have completed Safe Space I. R.S.V.P.
at www.diversityprograms.gatech.edu.
Saturday,
November 12
6:30
PM; Carter Center
The Georgia Tech Black Alumni
Organization’s Legends and Leaders Black Tie Celebration
This
milestone event marks the culmination of a yearlong celebration of the 50th
Anniversary of the integration of Georgia Tech in 1961 and helps GTBAO to raise
funds to support the next generation of Tech students. This is a ticketed
Event, and for more information visit www.gtblackalumni.org.
For
more information call the Office of Diversity Programs at 404-894-2561 or TDD
404-894-1664. Please let the sponsors know if you need a reasonable
accommodation to participate in these programs. For a detailed description of
these programs visit www.diversityprograms.gatech.edu
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