What's Diversity Got To Do With It? Course #HR1238

From: Training and Development

Frances Kendall is a nationally known consultant who has focused for more than thirty years on organizational change and communication, specializing in issues of diversity and social justice. Because she believes that personal and organizational change is possible, she is committed to facilitating the core changes necessary to create work and learning environments that are hospitable to all people. She doesn't skirt the deeper challenges inherent in helping organizations accomplish that mission.

Institutional Racism and Privilege
This full day workshop will explore best practices in working with institutional racism to improve working environments for everyone. Privilege will be explored as it relates to having the ability to assist in making both personal and systemic change. Participants will learn:

.....Best practices for creating and implementing diversity programming.

.....Negative effects of institutional racism on organizations' effectiveness.

.....Tangible skills to enhance personal awareness of privilege in their own lives.

Monday, April 28, 2008
8:00AM - 8:30AM Registration with Continental Breakfast provided
8:30AM - 12:00PM Workshop
12:00PM-1:30PM Lunch on your own
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Workshop

Festival Student and Conference Center, Grand Ballroom
Sponsored by the JMU Counseling & Student Development Center
Register For Training Sessions Here

For more information, please contact Dr. Celeste Thomas at thomascr@jmu.edu or 568-6552.