Ithaca College

Join us for an engaging and informative webinar with national transgender business expert Vanessa Sheridan. Vanessa has been writing, speaking, and providing corporate consulting/training services on transgender issues since 1991, helping organizations to become transgender inclusive and gender authentic.  This is part of a webinar series sponsored by the Office of the Associate Provost Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement and the Office of Human Resources. This is an hour-long webinar followed by a 30 minute discussion. Refreshments will be provided.

Transgender Issues in the Workplace: What you need to know

Thursday, September 17, 2015, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern 
(Time includes optional 30 minute discussion period)
Location: Peggy Ryan Williams Center, HR Conference Room

Webinar participants will learn: (1) What gender diversity is--and isn't (2) The legal landscape and how to avoid discrimination lawsuits (3) How to create a gender authentic workplace. Presented by Vanessa Sheridan, a leading national transgender HR/Diversity consultant, a two-time Lambda Literary Award finalist, and the author of the groundbreaking book, "The Complete Guide to Transgender in the Workplace."

To RSVP for this event or any below, please sent an email to mriosdominguez@ithaca.edu. Beverages and snacks will be available.

This webinar series is sponsored by the Office of the Associate Provost Diversity, Inclusion & Engagement and the Office of Human Resources. This is an opportunity to learn in a community setting and build competencies in the topic of diversity and inclusion. Below is a list of webinars that will be aired in a community viewing and discussion format:

SEPTEMBER 2015 
Transgender Issues in the Workplace: What you need to know
Thursday, September 17, 2015, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern 
(Time includes optional 30 minute discussion period)

Microaggressions: A Campus Climate Conversation with Maura Cullen 
Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern 
(Time includes optional 30 minute discussion period)

OCTOBER 2015
Courageous Leadership: Recruiting and Retaining Latino(a) Faculty and Higher Education Professionals
Thursday, October 15, 2015, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern 
(Time includes optional 30 minute discussion period)

NOVEMBER 2015
Accommodating Employees with Mental Health Disabilities in Higher Education
Tuesday, November 3, 2015, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern 
(Time includes optional 30 minute discussion period)

DECEMBER 2015
Authentic People with Real Disabilities: Learn How to Represent this Important Diversity
Thursday, December 10, 2015, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern 
(Time includes optional 30 minute discussion period)

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Michelle Rios-Dominguez at mriosdominguez@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-1506.