Professors Facilitate Diversity/Inclusion Lunch and Learn Series
Professors will facilitate upcoming Diversity/Inclusion Lunch and Learn Series events,for staff and faculty. Shown, Dr. Paul Datti, Dr. Ovidiu Coceriu, Dr. Michael Bermudez.The Office of Equity and Diversity is pleased to announce the upcoming Diversity + Inclusion = A Better U! lunch and learn programs for staff and faculty.
Each event will be held in the Kane Forum, Leahy Hall, Rm. 235 beginning at noon. Registration is required for each lunch and learn.
March 8, "All These Isms: Understanding Privilege, Power, and Oppression" will be presented by Dr. Paul Datti, Counseling / Human Services. Register for the March 8 event.
Learn about "Isms” including racism, sexism, heterosexism, cisgenderism, classism, ableism, and religism.
Explore examples of privileges including white, male, straight, cisgender, middle-upper class, ability, and Christian and learn how they create power for some and oppression for others.
Recognize the importance of social justice and its significance in Jesuit education, learn ways to promote it, and reduce discrimination and oppression for many.
April 11, "Psychological Safety in Organizations and Classrooms" will be presented by Dr. Ovidiu Cocieru, Management and Marketing. Register for April 11 event.
Understand why it is important to prioritize psychological safety in teams and classrooms
Learn how to create a culture where it’s safe to share ideas and ask questions
Use step-by-step frameworks to establish psychological safety
MAY 3, "Disruptive Innovation: Inclusive Educational and Community-Based Rehabilitation Practices in Uganda" will be presented by Dr. Michael Bermudez, Occupational Therapy. Register for May 3 event.
Discuss experiences and reflections as a Fulbright US Scholar in the uses of “disruptive innovation”—relatively new technologies, pedagogies, and other “powerful ideas”—as part of learning and research in Uganda
Understand implementation of makerspaces and constructionism—learning by building—as part of educational experience in Uganda.
Explore experiences and reflections on the creation of community projects for children with disabilities in the marginalized communities of Uganda.
These programs are sponsored by the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan fund to enhance and promote diversity awareenss and a welcoming campus community.
Questions? Contact diversity@scranton.edu or 570-941-6645.
