NCBI at UW-Whitewater

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:

• Value and welcome similarities and differences among group members
• Examine the misinformation and unconscious bias that impacts our behavior toward others 
• Understand the role identity plays in leadership 
• Identifying the harmful effects of oppression on one’s own group 
• Prevent and interrupt bigoted remarks and behaviors 
• Learn how to be an ally to all groups

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 24^th, 2023: 9:30am-4:30pm

Friday March 3^rd, 2023: 9:30am-4:30pm

Friday March 17^th, 2023: 12:30pm-4:30pm

Friday March 24^th, 2023: 9:30am -4:30pm

Wednesday April 5^th 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 3^rd, 2023: 1:00pm-3:00pm

Friday April 28^th, 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.

SPRING WORKSHOPS SIGN-UP LINK

• Requesting a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Workshop: Are you interested in scheduling a workshop for your unit, division, or class but don’t see a time that works for you above? If so, please email us at ncbi@uww.edu.  
• Requesting a “Controversial Issues Process” Workshop: If you are interested in attending and/or scheduling a ‘Controversial Issues Process Workshop’ for your department or unit, please email us at ncbi@uww.edu.  Please note that this workshop is intended for participants who have participated in a “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Workshop.

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.