8:00-8:30: Registration- US Bank Conference Theatre
8:30-8:45: Welcome, Overview, and Introduce Keynote Speaker:
Jenn Kue, Ph. D.
8:45-9:20: Keynote Address- A world apart: Working with and Caring for Refugees (US Bank Conference Theatre)
9:30-11:20: 2 hr. Concurrent Sessions:
Elephant Season: A needs assessment and strategies to struggle against marginalization and oppression at the university– presented by Joseph Maiorano, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Harrison and Jefferson County- Ohio State University Extension
This session will consist of a dialogue about attendees’ perceptions of marginalization and oppression occurring at the university. Next, we will discuss strategies participants could implement in their respective units to struggle against the identified issues. Lastly, we will decide on a format for continuing this dialogue as well as supporting and encouraging each other in this work.
Micro-aggressions in Everyday Life– presented by Jasmine Mickey, Program Manager, Social Justice Engagement and Mitsu Narui, Ph. D., Assistant Director, Academic Initiative and Assessment- The Ohio State University Multi Cultural Center
After completion of the workshop, participants will be able to
- Classify different aspects of their social identity
- Identity if any of their social identities gives them power and privilege
- Describe how their social identity impacts their interactions with others
- Define micro-aggressions
- Discuss how micro-aggressions and individual social identity are related
- Identity 8 common micro-aggressions said in daily life
- Begin to develop strategies for combating micro-aggressions.
9:30-10:20: 1 hr. Concurrent Sessions
The Perks of Privilege: Moving from Awareness to Advocacy in an Intercultural Setting–presented by Chenelle A. Jones, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Crimonology and Criminal Justice- Ohio Dominican University
The purpose of this informational session is to facilitate an open discussion on privilege and difference. While acknowledging the differences of others, attendees will gain a greater understanding of privilege and how it impacts the lives of others. This interactive presentation will also present a “Triple A Model of Privilege” to demonstrate how social systems collectively work to perpetuate and reinforce privilege. Through this information, attendees will be able to recognize privilege (awareness), accept individualistic and collective variations of privilege (acceptance), as well as use this new knowledge to effectively advocate on behalf of those with less privilege (advocacy). The presentation relates to this year’s theme “Elephants in the Room: the Power of Privilege” because it not only addresses privilege but also provides attendees with the skills needed to use their privilege for the benefit of others.
Race (In)Justice in Health Care– presented by Wanda Dillard, Director of Community Development- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
The presentation will examine social justice history from a health care perspective as it relates to access, clinical experimentation, research and quality of care. The presentation will address the history of medical experimentation in the African American community from slavery to today. It will examine the contributions of scientific research and clinical experimentation to health inequities and social determinants of health.
10:30-11:20: 1 hr. Concurrent Sessions
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education: Confronting Conflict and Cultivating Community– by Valerie Kinloch, Carlotta Penn, and Tanja Burkhard
This session invites audience members to discuss topics in diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational contexts. In particular, we will focus on current initiatives sponsored by the College of Education and Human Ecology’s new Office of Diversity and Inclusion (EHE ODI). Also, we will emphasize intentional ways to strengthen EHE and other colleges as places where diversity, equity, and inclusion are taken seriously, are at the fore of our collective mission, and are central to efforts in social justice and critical action.
How to Engage in Diversity Discussions in Regular Life– presented by Shivani Edwards, Assistant Director, Clinical Services, Counseling and Consultation Services- The Ohio State University.
11:30-12:20: Lunch
12:30-1:20: 1 hr. concurrent sessions
Disability as Diversity: Ableism, Identity, & Inclusive Practice- presented by Adam Crawford and Stephanie Volbrecht, Student Life Disability Services Counselors- The Ohio State University.
This presentation will review the medical/social models of disability, universal design, and the impact of ableism on our campuses and in society. The participants will reflect on how ableism has been present in their own personal and professional lives. Participants will walk away with a better understanding of the social justice perspective of disability, as well as skills to advocate for disability inclusion.
Broadening Participation and Enhancing Inclusion: ‘If You Build It, They Will Come- presented by Ruth Peterson, Emerita Professor of Sociology and former Director of the Criminal Justice Research Center- The Ohio State University.
Throughout her academic career, Peterson has been involved in activities aimed at facilitating diversity and inclusion in her field and in academe. During this workshop, she will reflect on some of these activities (especially her work to enhance the career progress of “young” faculty from underrepresented groups), and point to what have been the common threads of successful efforts, even in the face of on-going challenges. Her mantra is: “’if you build it, they will come,’ and we will all benefit.”
1:30-3:30: 2 hr. concurrent sessions
Bringing in the Rainbow: Applying an LGBTQ Health Equity Lens to Program Planning and Policy Development at Columbus Public Health-presented by Julia Applegate, HIV Community Planning Coordinator- Ohio Department of Public Health and Co-President & Director at Large- The Gay and Lesbian International Sports Association
The objectives are as follows:
- Illustrate the impact of applying a health equity lens to public health program planning and policy development
- Explain the concepts of health equity and the social determinants of health
- Identify strategies for fully integrating LGBTQ health concerns into general public health practice.
- Identify outcomes of the deliberate inclusion of LGBTQ health concerns into program planning and policy implementation at the Columbus Public Health Department
Narrative and Counter Narratives of Privilege: Avoiding telling the Single Story- presented by Kevin Cordi, National and international narrative consultant. Co-Directors for the Columbus Area Writing Project at The Ohio State University
This session will share how to deeply listen to the narratives of identity and place. However, it will be juxtaposed with counter-narratives that may or may not align with the story that is told. Participants will engage in narrative exercises and active and deep reflection around the narratives of cultural understanding.