UW-Whitewater has been a campus affiliate of the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) since 2018. The National Coalition Building Institute is an international leadership organization that provides training in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in community organizations, K-12 schools, college and university campuses, corporations and law enforcement. NCBI is an international non-profit leadership development network dedicated to the elimination of racism and other forms of oppression. Academic Affairs is proud to offer these important workshops that have the potential to impact the lives of our Warhawk faculty, staff and students as we engage in the important work of racial and social justice.
NCBI workshops are available for all faculty, staff, and students at UW-Whitewater. The program is free for all participants, but advanced registration is required.
Certificates of participation will be awarded upon completion of workshops.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshop (formerly “Prejudice Reduction/ Welcoming Diversity” Workshop):
Many of us know that belonging- for students and staff alike- on college campuses is crucial to retention and success. Yet sometimes we fall short of creating welcoming environments for everyone, especially those from underrepresented groups. Help increase belonging on our campus by participating in this intensive, supportive workshop designed to help you to:
The deep inter-personal and intra-personal work facilitated in this workshop has the potential to impact your work with students and peers on campus and beyond. This workshop is open to all UW-W employees and is appropriate for all levels of experience and comfort with EDI work. This workshop is offered in a full-day format and a half-day format.
Controversial Issues Process Workshop:
The NCBI Controversial Issue Process helps individuals and groups to move hotly contested issues forward by teaching how to listen first to the heartfelt concerns on all sides and then to reframe the debate in a way that builds bridges.
This workshop is intended for participants who have already attended a ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshop.
SPRING SEMESTER 2023 WORKSHOPS:
We are thrilled to offer the UW-Whitewater community both the “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” workshop and the “Controversial Issues Model” workshop this semester! Unless otherwise indicated, the workshops listed below are open to all faculty, staff, and students at both the main and Rock County campuses.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Workshops:
As many of you have discovered, NCBI’s “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” workshop is richer and more beneficial each time you participate. Sign up now for our full-day or half-day DEI workshop, whether it’s your first time or you are a returning participant.
Friday February 24th, 2023: 9:30am-4:30pm
Friday March 3rd, 2023: 9:30am-4:30pm
Friday March 17th, 2023: 12:30pm-4:30pm
Friday March 24th, 2023: 9:30am -4:30pm
Wednesday April 5th 2023: 1:00pm-4:30pm
Controversial Issues Workshops:
If you have participated in at least one NCBI “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” workshop at UW-W, sign up for this workshop to learn valuable skills that help us build bridges as well as increase empathy and understanding.
Friday February 3rd, 2023: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Friday April 28th, 2023: 10:00am-12:00pm
In addition to our pre-scheduled workshops, we schedule many workshops by request each semester. Please contact us if you would like to request a workshop for your group, unit or class.
Students, faculty, and staff have the following to say about participating in NCBI’s workshops at UW-Whitewater:
“Very powerful."
“The workshop signaled a commitment to addressing oppression and valuing diversity at the college level that is an important step in feeling proud of and safe where I work.”
“Everyone needs to take this workshop.”
"This workshop helps me consider what people are carrying that I cannot see, and will give me greater awareness to consider those hidden challenges before rushing to judgment or critique.”
“I like how comfortable and open-minded it was.”
“I learned to open my heart.”
“I believe everyone- faculty, staff, and students- would benefit greatly from participating in this workshop.”
"It was very eye-opening."
"This workshop was a fantastic brave space because of its structure but also because of the affirming leadership."
"I really enjoyed the chemistry between the presenters and that the workshop was not focused on guilt but instead on honoring the truths around us.
"I gained knowledge about myself that I did not even know existed."
"This workshop should be REQUIRED for EVERYONE!"
"It is going to improve my ability to create a welcome environment for my students and co-workers."
"It was highly impactful, talk about a high impact practice, the stories really touched one's heart, I could see the philosophical connection to NCBI's mission. Everyone has a story, no one is exempt."
"It was mind-blowing."
"I have consciously looked for opportunities to find others at UWW who are committed to creating and supporting a more diverse community in support of our future leaders. After 4 years at this university, I felt a sense of belonging today: a shared value to create something beyond what will be realized in the present."
Are you interested in joining the UWW NCBI team? We are always looking for new team members to support this important work! Please contact ncbi@uww.edu to learn more about becoming part of our team.
NCBI has received numerous awards and recognitions, including:
UW-Whitewater is the only NCBI affiliate within the UW-System. This affiliate status includes the following, as stated at https://ncbi.org/how-to-become-a-campus-affiliate/:
UWW NCBI Leadership Team Member & Associate Professor of Counselor Education, College of Education & Professional Studies
UWW NCBI Leadership Team Member & Assistant Professor of Counselor Education, College of Education & Professional Studies
UWW NCBI Leadership Team Member & Assistant Professor of Kinesiology, College of Education & Professional Studies
UWW NCBI Campus Affiliate Director & Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education & Professional Studies
UW-W NCBI Support Team Member & Assistant Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education & Professional Studies
UW-W NCBI Support Team Member & Associate Professor of Educational Foundations, College of Education & Professional Studies
UW-W NCBI Support Team Member & Interim Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
UW-W NCBI Support Team Member & Associate Library Director, University Libraries
UW-W NCBI Support Team Member & Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education & Professional Studies
UW-W NCBI Support Team Member & Executive Assistant II, Dean of Students Office
UW-W NCBI Support Team Member & Assistant Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education & Professional Studies
UW-W NCBI Support Team Member & Front Office Manager, College of Education & Professional Studies
UW-W NCBI Support Team Member & Assistant Professor of Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education & Professional Studies
UW-W NCBI Support Team Member & Associate Professor of Special Education, College of Education & Professional Studies