FREE WEBINER
For the NCURA Membership
2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Webinars Join Our Conversation 3:00-4:30 pm Eastern Time
September 14, 2023 September 20, 2023 Using Inclusive and Affirming Using Inclusive and Affirming
Language in Higher Education (Part 1) Language in Higher Education (Part 2) NCURA Regional Discussion
LGBTQ+ people face tremendous barriers As a follow-up to Mieko Failey’s
in access to resources and in employment presentation, the SCDEI will host a
settings due to bias and discrimination. regional discussion facilitated by our
Participants will gain increased knowledge members. In today's rapidly evolving
in helping LGBTQ communities overcome higher education landscape, creating a
barriers to inclusive and affirming truly inclusive and affirming
environments. Participants will acquire the environment is paramount. Language
skills to employ best practices in the following plays a pivotal role in shaping the
areas: (1) terms associated with LGBTQ+ experiences of students, faculty, and staff
communities; (2) cultural considerations; from diverse backgrounds. This interactive
(3) the impact of oppression and privilege discussion delves deep into the power of
on LGBTQ+ people; (4) LGBTQ+ anti- language and its impact on fostering a
violence and legal issues; (5) the unique safe, equitable, and welcoming
barriers LGBTQ+ people face; and (6) LGBTQ+ atmosphere within higher education.
-specific best practices. institutions.
Part 1 ~ September 14, 2023
Our esteemed guest for this webinar is:
Mieko Failey, Esq., Director of Legal Services
The LGBTQ Center Long Beach
Part 2 ~ September 20, 2023
Continuing the Conversation NCURA Regional Discussion
National Council of University Research Administrators
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