Training and Workshop Opportunities
LGBTQA+ Ally Training
Our LGBTQA+ ally training is a modified version of Safe Place training. Folks should attend this ally training if they are interested in learning about LGBTQA+ issues but cannot commit to a 3-hour training or have previously attended Safe Place training but need a refresher. In this workshop, students, faculty, and staff will receive an introduction to terminology related to the LGBTQA+ community and receive tangible examples of how to support LGBTQA+ students on campus.
(Un)documented Student Ally Training
With a rising undocumented student population on campuses around the country, it is important to recognize the needs of this group, as well as the institutional hurdles that exist. The training will help participants understand the unique challenges that these students face. It also focuses on campus and community resources that are available.
Join us for this interactive session in which we will highlight ways in which this population of students experience their higher education journey differently than others. Participants are required to have their camera turned on and to actively engage with each component of the training.
Student Diversity Workshops
The Office of Multicultural Student Success offers the following four Diversity Workshops for students. The five Diversity Workshop are meant to build on each other and students are encouraged to start with Awareness of Self and move through the four workshops.
1. Awareness of Self: In this workshop, students will define terms related to diversity, explore their
own identity, and engage in conversations about how their identity has impacted their
experience.
2. Awareness of Actions: In this workshop, students will be given the opportunity to explore any stereotypes
or biases they hold, engage in conversations about how stereotypes and biases can
impact experiences, and how to effectively address microaggressions.
3. Awareness of Institutions: In this workshop, students will begin by identifying institutions that people receive
messages from. After institutions are listed, students will define and discuss different
isms and the communities they impact.
4. Awareness of Current Events: In this workshop, students will discuss current events and how the institutions and
isms from the previous Diversity Workshop play a role in those events. Students will
also brainstorm direct and indirect actions they can do on campus to address the current
events.
5. Awareness To Action: Driving Change Capstone: This is the final workshop of our Diversity Workshops. This is an interactive discussion based workshop where attendees will have the opportunity to engage in though-provocking conversations regarding the concepts and topics. At the end of this work attendees will receve their Diversity Certificates as a recognition of their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If you are interested in completing all four of the Diversity Workshops, you will have the option to earn a Diversity Certificate that can be referenced for future opportunities (internships, grad school applications, future jobs)!
Fall 2023 Workshops Dates
All workshops will be held in the Office of Multicultural Student Success Room 2500. Please email omss@utoledo.edu with any questions regarding our Student Diversity Workshops and Student Diversity Certificates. Dates coming soon!
Awareness of Self
Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 1-2 pm
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 4-5 pm
AWARENESS OF Actions
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 4-5 pm
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 1-2 pm
AWARENESS OF INSTITUTIONS
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 4-5 pm
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 1-2 pm
AWARENESS OF Current events
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 4-5 pm
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 1-2 pm
AWARENESS to Action: Driving to Change Capstone
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 1-2 pm
Wednesday, November 29, 2023, 4-5 pm
student diversity Certificate
The Office of Multicultural Student Success is excited to offer students the opportunity to receive a Diversity Certificate! Students can use the Diversity Certificate to show internships, graduate schools, and future employers their knowledge of and commitment to equity!
Requirements:
- Attend Awareness of Self
- Attend Awareness of Actions
- Attend Awareness of Systems
- Attend Awareness of Current Events
- Attend Awareness To Action: Driving Change Capstone