Inclusion Initiatives & Cultural Competence Signature Trainings
The Office of Inclusion Initiatives & Cultural Competence (IICC) now invites students, staff, and faculty to register for Signature Trainings.
Upcoming Session(s):
Training 1.0: Exploring Cultural Competency
Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 | Sarratt 325/327 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 | Sarratt 325/327 | 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This session purposefully focuses on everyday human interactions across similar and different identities, privileges, cultures, and experiences. Through intentional dialogue and engaging activities, participants develop a shared vocabulary for intercultural communication and start the critical work of reflecting on identity. The session enables participants to recognize their existing strengths, individually and collectively, and to transform the spaces in which we live, work, and learn into more welcoming spaces for all.
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Training 3.0: Exploring Inclusive Leadership
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 | Sarratt 325/327 | 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
This session leads participants through a critical analysis of existing problems of inequity and exclusion related to differences of identity. Participants reflect on their current leadership practices and engage in dialogue about how to proactively leverage their power and privilege to create a culture of universal belonging. The session energizes participants to work towards more holistic allyship and to confront behaviors that contradict Vanderbilt’s devotion to a diverse and welcoming learning environment for all.
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Anchor Link: https://anchorlink.vanderbilt.edu/organization/iicc/
Questions? Contact Kristen Lemaster at kristen.k.lemaster@vanderbilt.edu.