This webinar will help you understand how signals from body language, tone of voice, etc. can have significant positive or negative impacts on how your messages are perceived. Also, learn tips for monitoring and aligning your micro-messages to convey what you wish to communicate to others.
Presented by Dr. Robbin Chapman, Associate Provost and Academic Director of Diversity and Inclusion, and Lecturer in the Education Department at Wellesley College.
Participation Outcomes:
• To understand how signals from body language, tone of voice, etc. can have significant positive or negative impacts on how your messages are perceived.
• Tips for monitoring and aligning your micro-messages to convey what you wish to communicate to others.
• Strategies for using micro-messages to support your institution’s equity and inclusion goals.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Robbin Chapman is the Associate Provost and Academic Director of Diversity and Inclusion, and Lecturer in the Education Department at Wellesley College. Dr. Robbin Chapman provides strategic leadership and vision for the College’s diversity and inclusion efforts, and academic and faculty excellence initiatives. Dr. Chapman earned her S.M. degree at MIT’s Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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.
Micro-Messages & Your Search Committees – Subtle Signals That Can Help or Hinder the Recruitment of Women and Minorities
Thursday, January 21st, 2016, 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern (HR Conference Room)
(Time includes optional 30 minute discussion period)
To RSVP for this event, please visit the following link: https://form.jotform.com/60187419856163
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.
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact Michelle Rios-Dominguez at mriosdominguez@ithaca.edu or (607) 274-1506.
Diversity Webinars Schedule for Spring 2016
January
Micro-Messages & Your Search Committees – Subtle Signals That Can Help or Hinder the Recruitment of Women and Minorities
Thursday, January 21, 2016, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington on Training Staff To Respond To Racial Climate Challenges
Tuesday, January 26th, 2016, 2 – 4 p.m.
Diversity 3.0: A Focus on Transformation
Thursday, January 28, 2016, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
February
Gender Discrimination Sexual Misconduct on Campus Understand Your Climate Protect Faculty, Staff Students
Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Strategies & Best Practices for Recruiting HBCU Alumni into Careers in Higher Education
Thursday, February 11th, 2016, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Inclusion by Design: Making it Real and Making it Happen
Monday, February 15th, 2016, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
GROWing Diversity Dialogue in Your Organization
Thursday, February 25, 2016, 2 - 3:30 p.m
March
Affirmative Action or Diversity Inclusion: Does My University Know the Difference?
Tuesday, March 1st, 2016, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
The (R)evolution of the Transgender Workplace Inclusion Conversation
Thursday, March 24th, 2016, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
A Matter of Excellence: Strategic Diversity Leadership in the Academy, An Evolutionary Discussion
Wednesday, March 30th, 2016, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
April
Immigration Issues in Higher Education: Helping Your Institution Attract the Best
Tuesday, April 4th, 2016, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
Disability: The "D" in Diversity
Thursday, April 14th, 2016, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Leveraging Diversity: Five steps to leveraging the diversity of your team
Thursday, April 21st, 2016, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
LGBTQ People in the Higher Ed Workplace: Considerations during the recruitment and retention process
Wednesday, April 27th, 2016, 3 – 4:30 p.m.
May
Everyday Bias: Identifying and Navigating Our Unintentional Blind Spots
Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Introverts in the Workplace: Is America Overlooking Treasure?
Thursday, May 5th, 2016, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
The Diversity Advantage: Incorporating Diversity Principles into the Search Committee Process
Wednesday, May 11th, 2016, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
June
Allies: Are You Ready to Lead the Bold Conversation Around LGBT Issues?
Thursday, June 23, 2016, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Does Race or Gender Matter More to Your Paycheck? How Can You And the Company Get Pay Equity?
Wednesday, June 1st, 2016, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
**Dates and times are subject to change
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