October 2024
Part 2: Practical Applications for Neurodiversity-affirming Reflections and Approaches to Supporting Students
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Presenter: Jonathan Rodgers, PhD, Associate professor in the Psychology Department, Director of Lab and Treatment Operation at the Institute for Autism Research, Co-Director of the Aging and Autism Study, and Director of the Canisius University IMPACT Center.
Wednesday, October 23, 2024, from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Student Center, Grupp Fireside Lounge
Register here
Bias Incidents: Tools for Conducting Effective Investigations
Bais Resource and Response Team (BRRT) is a university committee committed to promoting a positive campus climate by providing education and best practices for addressing bias. This training is intended for university members who assist in investigating bias incidents involving students, staff, or faculty. The session is also open to anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the investigation process.
Presenter: Clayton Staton, Director, Public Safety, Canisius University
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Event Postponed until Spring 2025- date TBA
February 2025
GLYS WNY's Safe Space Training
Campus Pride is a national organization working with student leaders and campus groups to create safer, more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. During the summer of 2023, Canisius participated in a national assessment to identify opportunities to improve the academic experience and quality of campus life for students, staff, and faculty. Recommendations included implementing annual Safe Zone Training.
In partnership with GLYS, we will offer Safe Space Training. The session will increase knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues, learn local and national history, and provide guidelines for offering friendlier and more inclusive programming and services.
Facilitators:
Faith Winship (she/her) is the Community Programs Manager and GSA Advisor Liaison for GLYS Western New York. Her background is in Psychology and Women, Gender, and Sexualities Studies with a focus on Queer History.
Gi Swords (they/them), LMSW, is GLYS Western New York's Program Manager. They hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University at Buffalo and are a field educator for students at the University at Buffalo and Daemen University.
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 2:30 p.m.-
54:
00 30 p.m.
, Grupp Fireside Lounge, Student Center Conference Room, Rm 205
Slide presentation available here
November 2024
Embedding Equity: Practical Strategies and Tools
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Tuesday, November 19, 2024, from 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Student Center, Grupp Fireside Lounge
Register here
February 2025
GLYS WNY's Safe Space Training
Campus Pride is a national organization working with student leaders and campus groups to create safer, more LGBTQ-friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. During the summer of 2023, Canisius participated in a national assessment to identify opportunities to improve the academic experience and quality of campus life for students, staff, and faculty. Recommendations included implementing annual Safe Zone Training.
In partnership with GLYS, we will offer Safe Space Training. The session will increase knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues, learn local and national history, and provide guidelines for offering friendlier and more inclusive programming and services.
Facilitators:
Faith Winship (she/her) is the Community Programs Manager and GSA Advisor Liaison for GLYS Western New York. Her background is in Psychology and Women, Gender, and Sexualities Studies with a focus on Queer History.
Gi Swords (they/them), LMSW, is GLYS Western New York's Program Manager. They hold a Master of Social Work degree from the University at Buffalo and are a field educator for students at the University at Buffalo and Daemen University.
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Slide presentation available here
Steps to Embedding Equity
October 2024
Bias Incidents: Tools for Conducting Effective Investigations
Bais Resource and Response Team (BRRT) is a university committee committed to promoting a positive campus climate by providing education and best practices for addressing bias. This training is intended for university members who assist in investigating bias incidents involving students, staff, or faculty. The session is also open to anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the investigation process.
Presenter: Clayton Staton, Director, Public Safety, Canisius University
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, from 3:30 p.m.-
45:
3000 p.m.,
Student Center, Regis
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Grupp Fireside Lounge
Questions?
Contact Fatima Rodriguez Johnson, Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion