Diversity and Inclusion

Bi-Racial & Multi-Ethnic Group Meeting

Thursday, April 6 • 4-5 pm • Alice G. Chapman Hall 202 Conference Room

The purpose of this meeting is to begin to discuss ways in which Lawrence University can better include individuals who identify in this way and to provide a structure for mutual support as they navigate common issues.  This meeting is open to students, staff, and faculty.

Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

Come and share ideas on April 14, 2017 • 11 am – 1 pm

Thomas Steitz Hall of Science Atrium

Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu by April 10.

March 31, 1–4 p.m.
Esch Hurvis Room, Warch Campus Center

Facilitators:
Kimberly Barrett, vp for diversity & inclusion and associate dean of the faculty
Jenna Stone, executive director of budget and planning

Community Conversations at Lawrence University are a series of structured dialogues that facilitate authentic communication across some critical area of perceived difference. The purpose is to practice civil deliberation while promoting greater intergroup understanding and trust. We want to help participants begin to move beyond political orthodoxies in order to see ourselves
as diverse but related travelers on life’s journey together with shared concerns and values. It will also serve as a basis to develop collaborative strategies to increase the well-being, civility and participation of people across the political spectrum in all aspects of the life of our campus.

Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu.

August 17-18

Teaching All Students Well

Proposals are due April 7.

Sessions can be either 50-minute presentations (with question-and-answer periods) or 80-minute panels or interactive activities. They should directly address the conference focus on inclusive pedagogy.

Potential topic areas include:

• Strategies for eliminating the achievement and opportunity gap
• Diversity in curriculum and its impact on learning, development and student engagement
• Performing and visual arts as diversity education
• Increasing participation of low-income students and students of color in high-impact educational experiences
• Creating inclusive classrooms where all students feel they belong
• Recruiting and/or retaining diverse teachers and faculty
• Partnering with diverse communities to ensure student success
• Strategies for effectively handling potentially controversial topics in the classroom
• Classrooms as laboratories for civic engagement and leadership development

Proposals should include: 

• Presentation title
• Names and job titles of presenters
• Organization
• Summary (for use in conference program)
• Detailed description, including statement of relationship to theme, purpose and learning outcomes, presentation techniques and strategies to engage audience in active learning
• Technology needs
• The proposal should not exceed 5 pages.

Questions?
Call 920-832-6744 or email michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu

If you are interested in helping Lawrence University become a more inclusive community, join one of our allies network group sessions to learn more.

Staff – Thursday, March 30 (11:30-12:30 pm)

Students – Thursday, March 30 (7-8 pm)

All group sessions are in the Esch Hurvis Room

Please RSVP to Michelle Lasecki-Jahnke at michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu

March 31, 1–4 p.m.
Esch Hurvis Room, Warch Campus Center

Facilitators:
Kimberly Barrett, vp for diversity & inclusion and associate dean of the faculty
Jenna Stone, executive director of budget and planning

Community Conversations at Lawrence University are a series of structured dialogues that facilitate authentic communication across some critical area of perceived difference. The purpose is to practice civil deliberation while promoting greater intergroup understanding and trust. We want to help participants begin to move beyond political orthodoxies in order to see ourselves
as diverse but related travelers on life’s journey together with shared concerns and values. It will also serve as a basis to develop collaborative strategies to increase the well-being, civility and participation of people across the political spectrum in all aspects of the life of our campus.

Please RSVP to michelle.l.lasecki-jahnke@lawrence.edu by Monday, March 27.

Please note the following important Title IX learning opportunities during the month of March and May. This is necessary training for all students, faculty, and staff to better understand our individual roles and responsibilities as members of the Lawrence community.  This important professional development session includes knowledge of the roles of the Title IX Coordinator and Campus Advocate. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend one of the sessions listed below.

• March 28, 11:15-12:45, Steitz 102
• April 11, 1-2:30, WCC Cinema (student specific)
• May 2, 1-2:30, WCC Cinema (make up session)
• May 9, 1-2:30, WCC Cinema (staff specific)
• May 23, 1-2:30, WCC Cinema (make up session)