Faculty's Role in Employment Justice for Students with Dr. Temple Grandin
Thu, 28 Mar 2024 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Faculty can play a major role in working toward equitable access to career opportunities and employment justice for students. Join with faculty colleagues to learn from Dr. Temple Grandin, a professor, prominent author, and speaker on autism. Possible topics include finding career opportunities, industry partners, and disability employment justice.
This workshop is presented in collaboration between the Center for Faculty Innovation, the College of Integrated Science and Engineering, the College of Arts and Letters, and the Office of Disability Services as part of Disability Advocacy Week.
Food will be provided.
Date & Time: Thursday, 3/28, from 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Location: Student Success Center 1075
Presented by: Dr. Temple Grandin
Genre: Workshop
Program Outcomes
- Learning how faculty can play a prominent role in employment justice for their students
- Building community around creating lifelong access and advocacy for neurodiverse students
Attendance & Registration Information
Our programs are intended for JMU faculty or staff only! If you are a student or administrator and would like to attend, please email cfi@jmu.edu with your request. Refer to the CFI Programs & Events webpage for detailed information and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal!
LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (DUO required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.
- Complete your profile information:
- Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
- Add comments about your dietary & accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
- Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).
Register by Monday, 3/25, at 12 PM.
Cancellations
If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline, please email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.
CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.
We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.