Previous Events - Inclusive Excellence | Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning for Student Success

Feb 21

He, She,They, Xe? Importance of Affirming Pronouns

Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
417 Beacon Heights, PSU

During this engaging and interactive session, participants will learn about inclusive language, what pronouns are and how to appropriately ask for and use them, and better understand the importance of this small but powerful statement. Register and learn more!

Feb 14

ACE Press Conference (Livestream) Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education

Thursday, February 14, 2019 - 9:00am to 11:30am
421 Belk Library & Information Commons

ACE’s report, which will be publicly released on February 14th, shares and examines more than 200 indicators and provides a comprehensive overview of the state of higher education, including how access, trajectories, and outcomes for students differ by race and ethnicity. The convening will explore key findings from the report. It will also promote dialogue and action among scholars, policymakers, institutional leaders, practitioners, and the media on how they can help improve outcomes for students of color in higher education.

Feb 8

Inclusive Excellence Book Club for Campus

Friday, February 8, 2019 - 3:15pm to 4:45pm
124 Reich College of Education

This book club will focus on Sara Ahmed's "On Being Included: Racism and Diversity in Institutional Life." During this session, we will discuss Sarah Ahmed's accounts of the diversity world based on interviews with diversity practitioners in higher education, as well as her own experience of doing diversity work. Register and learn more!

Jan 29

Unpacking Implicit Bias

Tuesday, January 29, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
421 Belk Library & Information Commons

According to Howard Ross, everyone, from all walks of life has and experiences the effects of bias. If this is true, the question becomes personal: ”What are my biases?” During this workshop, we will explore Implicit Bias and the effects that phenomenon has on the lives of members of our campus community and what we can do to reduce the impact of bias. Register and learn more!

Jan 25

Inclusive Excellence Book Club for IE Liaisons

Friday, January 25, 2019 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm
421 Belk Library & Information Commons

This book club will focus on Sara Ahmed's "On Being Included: Racism and Diversity in Institutional Life. During this session, we will discuss Sarah Ahmed's accounts of the diversity world based on interviews with diversity practitioners in higher education, as well as her own experience of doing diversity work. Register and learn more!

Oct 18

"With Justice for All: Human Rights and Civil Rights at Home and Abroad"

Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Shaefer Center for the Performing Arts

The Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., founder and president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, is one of America's foremost civil rights, religious and political figures. Over the past forty years, he has played a pivotal role in virtually every movement for empowerment, peace, civil rights, gender equality, and economic and social justice. Click here to learn more.

Aug 27

Inclusive Excellence Consultant Visit

Monday, August 27, 2018 - 7:00pm to Wednesday, August 29, 2018 - 3:15pm

Well renowned Inclusive Excellence Consultant, Dr. Damon Williams will be joining Appalachian State University for a three day residency in Fall 2018. Dr. Williams has written numerous books and articles on Inclusive Excellence Initiatives in Higher Education and with Fortune 500 Companies.

Jun 5

Second Annual Inclusion Infusion Summer Institute

Tuesday, June 5, 2018 - 8:30am to 3:45pm
420 Parkway Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union

Appalachian State University's Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Willie Fleming would like to extend an invitation to all faculty, staff, and administrators to attend the Second Annual Summer Diversity Inclusion Infusion Institute.

Apr 27

Sustained Dialogue Institute

Friday, April 27, 2018 - 8:00am to Tuesday, July 3, 2018 - 5:00pm

As part of the Inclusive Excellence Initiative, Academic Affairs will be hosting the Sustained Dialogue Institute (SDI). The Sustained Dialogue Institute has a rich history and experience working with faculty in higher education institutions worldwide. They are very familiar with our institution.

Mar 20

Shoah Foundation Testimony in Classroom & Research

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 - 12:00pm to 2:30pm
Belk Library and Information Commons, Room 421

Facilitated by Thomas Pegelow-Kaplan, HistoryWolf Gruner, USC Shoah Foundation Center for Advanced Genocide Research Learn more and register