The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity Presents Deep Diversity – Learning Series: Uncovering Our Bias and Blind Spots

November 9, 23 & 28, 2017 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Individuals who are interested in attending this series are required to commit to attend all three sessions. All participants will be provided with a copy of the text Deep Diversity and are required to read it prior to attending the workshop.

Topics to be covered:

• Expanding learning edges: Risk-taking, mistakes and compassion
• Implicit Bias: Detection and Management Strategies
• Deep Diversity Model
• Our Stories of Bias
• Belonging, Identity and Groups in the Workplace
• Exclusion and Inclusion: Our Common Human Experience
• Emotional Intelligence Overview
• Conscious and Unconscious Mind
• Self-Awareness and Self-Management Strategies

SHAKIL CHOUDHURY | FACILITATOR

Shakil Choudhury is an award-winning educator and consultant with more than 20 years experience in the field of diversity, equity and inclusion. He has trained senior leaders across sectors and developed measurement tools for organizations, helping improve their diversity outcomes. Internationally, Shakil has designed and led peace-building projects for communities in conflict, specifically in Europe and South America. He lives in Toronto and is currently experiencing his most challenging and rewarding management experience: his two toddlers teaching him about fatherhood.

To register please contact: Sacha Ally, Coordinator, Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity by email at sacha.ally@humber.ca

This session is limited to the first 35 registrants.

The First Year Experience Program is hosting a First Generation Panel on Tuesday, November 7th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at North Campus, B101. Panelists will share their own experiences as a First Generation student accessing postsecondary education, offer tips and advice, and make connections with current First Generation students at Humber.

If you were a First Generation student (meaning that your parents did not attend postsecondary here, or in another country) and you're interested in being a panelist for this event, please contact Stephanie Geller at stephanie.geller@humber.ca or at x4877. 

In Class

Inclusive Design encompasses the key elements of multiple teaching and learning approaches to offer a robust and accessible learning experience for all students. The principles of inclusive curriculum design focus on a proactive rather than reactive approach to course design and are founded in equity, collaboration, flexibility and accountability. This Certificate addresses the idea that students are not meant to fit into a traditional “one size fits all” model of education and that applying the principles of inclusive design will ensure that the range of student diversities, abilities, and needs are being met through a number of teaching and learning strategies.

The Certificate is comprised of seven 3-hour learning modules, a coaching session, and a reflection activity. Upon successful completion of these components, participants receive a Certificate of Completion.

Note: The modules must be taken in the following order: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

If you have any questions, please contact Katie Billard at katie.billard@humber.ca

The Fall 2017 Convocation Ceremonies will be held November 2 at the Toronto Congress Centre.

November 2 - 10 a.m.

• The Business School
• School of Creative & Performing Arts
• School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

November 2 - 3 p.m.

• School of Applied Technology
• School of Hospitality, Recreation & Tourism
• School of Health Sciences

November 2 - 7 p.m.

• School of Media Studies & Information Technology
• School of Social & Community Services

Faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to wear their graduation regalia. For rental or purchase enquiries, please contact: Gaspard and Sons Ltd, at: gaspard.ca or call 1.800.380.8214 Harcourts Ltd., at: harcourts.com or call 416.977.4408

Please check humber.ca/convocation for further details.