Creating & Sustaining An Inclusive Campus Culture: Addressing Microaggressions, Implicit Bias & Other Exclusionary Events

Description  Challenge - Creating An Inclusive Campus Culture How can we address diversity and inclusion issues without a common understanding of key concepts? What strategies do individuals use to address moments of discrimination, microaggressions, or other exclusionary behavior? How can diversity and inclusion administrators gain buy-in across campus to implement programs, initiatives, and strategies for inclusion? Key Takeaway Participants will gain an understanding of important diversity and inclusion concepts and learn strategies to address microaggressions. We will explore ways that they can infuse the work of diversity and inclusion into their university through examination of their campus culture, values, mission, and vision. Overview When it comes to microaggressions, implicit bias, and other exclusionary incidents, no campus is immune. However, most campuses hold a vision, mission, and campus community statements that include the importance of diversity, inclusi