Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Day

10 - 10:50 a.m.

BI 103/104

The Equity Lens in the Classroom [E]

Presenters: Christina Greer Ellis, Shaneeza Kazim, and Suzette Wright

Session Description:

The application of the principle of equity in the classroom requires planning as we focus on a “students first” model. In this session, participants will engage in an activity that mimics the importance of equity when providing students with materials and directions in the classroom. We will engage in a discussion to explore how the lens of equity can be applied to a variety of classroom situations.

11 - 11:50 a.m.

BI 103/104

Encouraging Student Success [E, B]

Presenters: Jeff Hunt and Daphne Powell

Session Description:

We will discuss ways that you can drive student success within the realms of academics.

12 - 12:50 p.m.

BI 103/104

Disability Awareness: Campus Inclusion [I]

Presenters: Turner Coggins, Christina Greer Ellis, Shaneeza Kazim and Sheila Levings

Session Description:

This is an interactive session that will require participants to move around campus! Session attendees will be introduced to ADA legislation related to students and employees in higher education. There will be an orientation pertaining to the safe operation of accessible equipment. Strategies for the management of obstacles will be reviewed.

1 - 1:50 p.m.

BI 102

Ally [I]

Presenter: Stephanie Vehrs

Session Description:

Do you have myLearning shells under 90%? Do you have red and yellow documents that need fixing, and you do not know where to begin? Come in for hands on assistance where you will be able to learn how to fix.

2 - 2:50 p.m.

BI 103/104

Lack of Minorities in Textbooks/Course Content [I]

Presenter:  Erich Hintze

Session Description:

Will discuss lack of inclusion, methods to correct this and textbook themselves.

Zoom Link

https://csmd.zoom.us/j/97993332273

10:30 – 11 a.m.

Ally [I]

Presenter: Daphne Powell

Session Description:

Do you know how to find your Ally score in myLearning?  Do you know what Red, Yellow, and Green signify and where to find them?

11 - 11:50 a.m.

Engaging Students in Asynchronous Learning [E, I]

Presenter: Lisa Colavito

Session Description:

12 - 12:50 p.m.

Cultivating a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging for New Faculty through Formal and Informal Training and Mentoring [I and B] 

Presenters: John Kulikowski

Session Description:

We will discuss ways that formal mentoring and the Faculty FIRST program help to establish inclusion and belonging for new faculty at the college, as well as the ways in which all faculty can foster a positive environment for our new colleagues. 

1 - 1:50 p.m.

Textbook Affordability [E, B]

Presenters: Jeff Hunt and Daphne Powell

Session Description:

In 2020, 65% of college students reported skipping out on buying course materials because they were too expensive, according to a national survey. We will discuss various ways to address this without removing teaching materials.

2 - 2:50 p.m.

Disability Awareness [E, I, B]

Presenters: Turner Coggins, Christina Greer Ellis, Shaneeza Kazim and Sheila Levings

Session Description:

Session participants will be provided with an overview of disabilities, ADA legislation, accommodation requests, and the implementation of accommodation. The difference

between accommodation and modifications will be addressed. Attendees will engage in activities that replicate visible and invisible disabilities.  

Zoom Preparation: Please have the following items, two pairs of gloves, cellphone/tablet, sunglasses, Vaseline or a similar substance, and ear plugs or something to plug ears.