Topics and Registration
In order to promote full participation and engagement, each session will have a limited number of attendees. Therefore, we encourage you to register early.
While participants are encouraged to take advantage of these sessions when they are hosted by the College, individuals can also sign up for sessions on their own or participate in sessions hosted by their department or program. Those who take advantage of these alternative options will still be eligible to appear in the CAS “Diversity Advocate” directory and to apply for the decal, pending proof of completion. All sessions must be at least 1.5 hours in length.
All sessions will be hosted via the Zoom platform. To participate in any of the Spring 2022 sessions, register using the form provided below.
Spring 2022 Sessions
Session Title:
Getting Started
Date/Time:
January 13, 2022 9–11 a.m. and January 14, 2022 9–11 a.m.; Sign up for either session.
Facilitator:
Jennifer Gunter
Director, the Collaborative on Race
Session information:
This workshop will be composed of mini-lectures, small and large group discussions
and brief reflections. Participants with little to no previous understanding of race
and racism should expect to glean some new knowledge and terminology. Those with more
experience with the topics will be offered a refresher and a chance to share openly
(if comfortable) their own experiences and education. This will all be conducted in
a space where all are welcome as we begin our journey toward being a more inclusive
and welcoming community. In this session, participants will engage in break-out discussion
groups and interactive activities focused on identifying and addressing structural
racism and implicit bias in the workplace.
Session Title:
Building Awareness and Improving Accessibility
Date/Time:
January 28, 2022, 9–11 a.m.
Facilitator:
Chris Waitt, MRC, CRC
Disability Resource Coordinator, Student Disability Resource Center
Session Information:
This session will help faculty and staff increase their understanding of accessibility
issues and learn how they can better support those in our community who have disabilities.
It will include information on the services provided by UofSC, understanding the Americans
with Disabilities Act and ways of making classrooms and workspaces more inclusive.
This workshop will focus on enhancing the academic experience for students with disabilities
through the provision of information, resources, and accessibility guidance for working
through some of the barriers that can arise in the higher education setting.
To schedule or attend additional training sessions:
Email: WAITT@mailbox.sc.edu
Session Title:
Workshop: Anti-racial and Ethnic Discrimination Policies
Date/Time:
February 11, 2022, 9–11 a.m.
Facilitator:
Carl Wells
Assistant Director of Training and Development and Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Session information:
This workshop will highlight policies and procedures in relation to discrimination
on the basis of race or ethnicity at the University of South Carolina. The University
does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race,
sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin,
disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth
or related medical conditions. Attendees will receive information and resources to
combat these forms of discrimination.
Session Title:
Workshop: GreenZone Ally Training
Time/Date:
February 25, 2022 9–11 a.m.
Facilitator:
Jared Evans
Session Information:
This program trains faculty and staff on the unique issues faced by military-affiliated
students and identifies resources available to assist them. Participants who complete
the training program will receive a Green Zone Ally postcard to display in their office.
Session Title:
Workshop: Trans Advocacy Training
Time/Date:
March 4, 2022 9–11 a.m.
Facilitator:
Caroline Wallace
Session information:
The Trans Advocacy Workshop is designed to further examine issues of sexual identity
and gender expression. This workshop narrowly focuses on transgender identities, issues
and experiences. All interested participants in the Trans Advocacy Workshop are required
to complete the LGBT Safe Zone Workshop before registering for the session.