A Day of Diversity Training
The PAT/OS councils, in collaboration with the Department of Human Resources and the Office of Diversity and Multiculturalism, invite the campus community to explore issues of diversity at Keene State during a day of diversity training in the Student Center on Wednesday, March 18 (beginning at 9:30 a.m.)
We hope that you will take advantage of as much of the day as is possible for you, and request that you register for sessions so that we can assign presentations to rooms that are of the appropriate size. Registration for lunch is required so that we can provide accurate numbers to catering. Please register here.
Schedule of Events
• 9:30–10 a.m.
All Staff Meeting: Catch up on current events with the councils.
• 10:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (double-length sessions)
Session I: Gender Identity Issues: An estimated one in 10,000 individuals experiences a conflict between their physical sex and the sense of gender they feel in their hearts and minds. Dr. Nancy Strapko, former faculty from Plymouth State, will share insight and information into such gender-identity issues so that we may react and respond positively to members of our own community who are transitioning or have gender-identity concerns.
Session II: Tough Guise: Documentary and Discussion of Men’s Issues: This documentary looks systematically at the relationship between the images of popular culture and the social construction of masculine identities in the U.S. at the end of the 20th century. Discussion facilitated by Forrest Seymour (Counseling Center) to follow documentary.
• 10:15–11:15 a.m. (single-length sessions)
Session III: Communication in the Workplace: This workshop will examine the complexity of effective communication in the workplace. This includes an exploration of the barriers to effective communication, discussion of skills that enhance effective communication, examination of the impact of power differential within the relationship (supervisor/supervisee), and exploration of effective ways to resolve work-related conflict. Facilitated by Dottie Morris (Diversity/Multiculturalism).
• 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. (single-length session)
Session IV: Cultural Awareness and International Students: Understand the transitional and cultural issues international students may face when coming to the Keene.
• 12:30 p.m. Working Lunch
Presentation on Gender Equity Issues: KSC Human Resources will host a brief presentation and facilitate a discussion regarding recent efforts to address inequities, such as those created by having two different Operating Staff bases (i.e., 40 hours/week versus 37.5 hours/week). The group will participate to identify those issues and concerns associated with gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation that most need our attention.
We look forward to seeing you on the 18th!
