DDIE Spring Events
The Division of Diverse and Inclusive Excellence broadens awareness and understanding of KSU's mission through educational programming and training. The Division fulfills this commitment through class presentations, affirmative action planning, and training on recruiting and hiring a diverse faculty and staff workforce.
The Division of Diverse and Inclusive Excellence Presents the following virtual trainings for the Spring 2023 Semester!
Virtual Trainings
Cultural Competence
February 22, 2023, 12:00–1:00PM
- Identify ways in which culture shapes beliefs, practices, and values.
- Demonstrate the ability to bridge cross-cultural communication barriers
Preventing Discrimination & Misconduct and Fostering Equity and Inclusion
February 23, 2023, 1:00–2:30PM
- Clarify the role of OIE and DDIE as campus partners
- Discuss employee expectations related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Inclusive Community Building
March 2, 2023, 1:00–2:00PM
- Identify barriers to inclusiveness and actively work to create equitable communities here at KSU.
- Establish effective communication skills that produce and promote brave spaces.
Inclusive Community Building
March 27, 2023, 12:00–1:00PM
- Identify barriers to inclusiveness and actively work to create equitable communities here at KSU.
- Establish effective communication skills that produce and promote brave spaces.
Preventing Discrimination & Misconduct and Fostering Equity and Inclusion
March 30, 2023, 1:00–2:30PM
- Clarify the role of OIE and DDIE as campus partners
- Discuss employee expectations related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fostering Respect and Civility
April 7, 2023, 9:00–10:00AM
- Acquire tools to navigate sensitive conversations and scenarios.
- Describe the importance of civility and respect as a part of creating a more inclusive environment.
- Define respect and civility and what it looks like with regard to diversity and inclusion.
Fostering Respect and Civility
April 24, 2023, 12:00–1:00PM
- Acquire tools to navigate sensitive conversations and scenarios.
- Describe the importance of civility and respect as a part of creating a more inclusive environment.
- Define respect and civility and what it looks like with regard to diversity and inclusion.
Reflective Structured Dialogue
June 5, 2023, 12:00–1:00PM
- Acquire skills to convene and facilitate difficult conversations.
- Describe how varying identities and perspectives can bring about difficult conversations.
- Explain why organizations and communities must develop the capacity to have difficult conversations on critical issues.
- Articulate how you might use reflective dialogue and its different aspects in your area of our KSU community.
