Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Events
Spring workshop series: Empower Your Voice: Navigating Self-Advocacy & Difficult Conversations
This workshop was carefully designed with all students in mind and will be offered both in person and the last two sessions will also be offered virtually for those who cannot come to campus. Lunch and supplies will be offered to all students who register for the in-person workshop(s).
The series will be in partnership with CAPS, Ombuds Office, and the Equity, Inclusion, & Community Impact Offices. Like the title suggests, the series is centered around helping students navigate difficult conversation topics that might arise during their college and/or grad school experience. Students don't have to attend all three; however, there are benefits to doing them in order as it will all be tied together to a common purpose.
The purpose of each workshop is to help students develop the tools to confidently advocate for themselves and navigate difficult conversations whether with peers, faculty, staff, clinical supervisors, patients, or in careers - all the tools needed for greater success in college and your future careers.
Values Vision Board
Presenter: Keysha Alston (CAPS)
Date: Tuesday, January 28th from 11am-12:30pm
Location: HSB G10
Guided by Brene Brown's "Dare to Lead" values list, students will determine the values they contribute to and expect from the other participants in conversations by using collage to reflect on past discussions. With this insight, students will learn how to approach these conversations with confidence by leaning into their value strengths, as well as being mindful of how the values of other participants can impact their perception of the conversation topic. Presented by Keysha Alston from UC CAPS. Lunch will be provided.
Effective Self-Advocacy
Presenter: Jivanto Van Hemert (Ombuds)
Thursday, February 13th from 12-1pm
Location: HSB G10
Difficult conversations are a common, integral component of an education environment, but can be frustrating when you're finding it impossible to get your message across. One common experience of conflict is feeling unheard. This workshop will provide participants an opportunity to explore and practice self-advocacy tools to support their desired outcomes in these interactions. During the session, participants will learn how to clarify their message and develop a plan to convey that message to others.
Informed Discussions
Presenter: Joya Dillard (Equity, Inclusion, & Community Impact)
Date: Tuesday, February 25th from 11am-12:30pm
Location: HSB G10
This workshop offers strategies for facilitating difficult conversations around “hot-button” issues. These stratagies are thought of as the foundation for building skills for participating in courageous conversations. Participants enhance their understanding of respectful communication and learn to avoid engaging in destructive speech and behaviors.