The 2024 Dates Have Been Announced!

Monday, July 22 - Tuesday, July 23 from 1:00pm-4:00pm Eastern

Registration link is now open until spots are filled (the April 2024 course has been filled and closed)

IDENTITY-CONSCIOUS FACILITATION: TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOP  (6 HOURS) VIRTUAL

In this workshop, participants who have a proficient level of experience in DEIA work will learn how to facilitate dialogues rooted in diversity, equity and inclusion as well as affinity spaces. In today's climate, these dialogues are important as we seek to build connections among communities and individuals. Therefore, there is a growing need to prepare facilitators who are both willing to lead difficult conversations and skilled at navigating the emotional experiences related to these topics. This workshop is designed for individuals who are looking to gain more hands-on experience in facilitating dialogues. Through reflective and reflexive activities, participants will better understand their personal connections to issues of identity and learn how to lead dialogues from those experiences. Advanced Level workshop

NOTE ABOUT Participation

While it is true that many practices have returned to pre-pandemic experiences, we have kept this format virtual so that we can create greater equity for those who are unable to travel, might not have care for dependents, or for whom the expense of travel may be greater than possible. That said, we also know the great benefits of gathering in-person for this experience. We encourage small groups of people to get together in-person if possible (e.g., colleagues from a single school) while virtually joining this course. Please feel free to reach out if you have questions about how to best structure this experience.

What past participants have said about the class:

"Liza's Master Class was an invigorating and challenging opportunity to devote two days to thinking about how to take my personal approach to leadership and apply it to a concrete plan to enhance equity and inclusion in my institution. I am in a new role in higher education administration, so having this dedicated space was vital. Liza thoughtfully guided our group through an intense process; her transparency and methods made it a space where we could share freely, discuss our shortcomings, challenges, and successes, and go away feeling that we had build community. I left with better vocabulary for thinking through how I approach group dynamics and what motivates me, and with an action plan that outlines next steps I am going to take on a major project at work. I can't wait for my followup coaching sessions!" -- Liz C., Higher Education

"I had the privilege of participating in Dr. Liza Talusan's Master Class on equity and inclusion this week. It was eye-opening and challenging in the best way. I learned so much about myself and how I look at the world; and based on that information was able to create a strategic plan to achieve my goals around diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice. I am so happy to have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Talusan and meet the other incredible people in my group. The strength and support from everyone was palpable and allowed for honesty with each other and ourselves. I really feel that I'm on my way to completing my goals as well as looking at future challenges with fresh eyes and a better understanding of myself." -- Liz K., Higher Education