DEI Learning Experiences
September 26, 2024 – Navigating Student Accommodationsexpand_more
Fostering Inclusion & Support: Navigating Student Accommodations
Date & Time: Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00am-11:30am (CDT)
Location: Online; Zoom
Event Flyer: HERE
Presenter(s): Kyle Charters
Organizer(s): CALS Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) & McBurney Disability Center
In this session, participants will gain a clear understanding of the student accommodations process managed by the McBurney Disability Resource Center. Participants will discuss how faculty, staff, and instructors can collaborate effectively with students to implement accommodations and support an inclusive learning environment. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss practical applications of the accommodations process.
Kyle Charters is the Associate Director of Student Services at the McBurney Disability Resource Center.
Registration is required.
The Color of Drinkingexpand_more
The Color of Drinking
Rescheduled – More information coming soon.
November 13-14, 2024 – UW–Madison Diversity Forumexpand_more
UW–Madison Diversity Forum
Date & Time: Wednesday-Thursday, November 13-14, 2024
Location: Union South
Presenter(s): Various
Organizer(s): Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement (DDEEA)
The UW–Madison Diversity Forum is held annually to discuss, share and learn about contemporary issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. The conference builds on more than 50 years of UW initiatives aimed at making the university a place where all students, staff, and faculty can thrive. The Diversity Forum features engaging speakers, presentations and panel discussions on topics ranging from best practices for fostering inclusive, equitable and accessible classrooms to expanding and deepening our understanding of American and world history. Diversity Forum draws in hundreds of participants from across the state of Wisconsin and beyond.
Registration is required.
Engagement Opportunities
September 26, 2024 – CALS Staff Welcomeexpand_more
CALS Staff Welcome
Date & Time: Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:30pm-2:30pm (CDT)
Location: Agricultural Hall, Room 25
Organizer(s): CALS Committee on Academic Staff Issues (CASI), CALS Community of Welness
CALS all staff community gathering. Kick off the new academic year with a blend of updates, wellness, and connection. Sweet treats, coffee, and tea will be available!
Events highlights:
- Brief Introductions & Updates: Hear from the Committee on Academic Staff Issues (CASI), Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), CALS Community of Wellness, HR, and Business Services.
- Wellness Activities: Participate in activities designed to rejuvenate and inspire. Think journaling, coloring, and origami!
- Reconnect & Refresh: Enjoy delicious afternoon refreshments while catching up with colleagues.
- Special Raffle! Bring your business card to enter for a chance to win a CALS tote filled with CALS swag! Don’t have a personal business card? Take a general business card from your unit and write your name on it or make something up.
Registration is required.
October 9, 2024 – Celebrating Latinx Voices in STEM Symposiumexpand_more
Celebrating Latinx Voices in STEM Symposium
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 4:00pm-7:00pm (CDT)
Location: In-person; DeLuca Forum at Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
Presenter(s): Various
Organizer(s): Claudia Solis-Lemus
Discuss issues of underrepresentation in science. Help promote the advancement of women and gender diversity in academic science & engineering.
Claudia Solis-Lemus is an Assistant Professor in the Plant Pathology department within CALS.
Registration is required.
Past DEI Learning Experiences from CALS
September 14, 2023 – Spirit, Heart, Mind and Body: Holistic Ways of Knowing Can Lead to a Satisfying Environment for Working and Learning Well with One Another!expand_more
Spirit, Heart, Mind and Body: Holistic Ways of Knowing Can Lead to a Satisfying Environment for Working and Learning Well with One Another!
Date & Time: Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 11:30am-1:00pm (CDT)
Location: In-person; Steenbock Library, Biocommons 110A & B
Presenter(s): Dr. Annie Jones
Organizer(s): CALS Community Wellness Committee & Equity and Diversity Committee
An interactive workshop that explores spiritual domains like honoring, valuing, and belonging in our classrooms and learning communities to create “lifelines” with, and between, one another. You will leave the session having built and strengthened lasting collegial relationships that will enrich your interactions with colleagues and students.
Anne Jones, PhD, is an enrolled member of the Menominee Nation, and a Professor, Organization Development and Tribal Nations Specialist with UW–Madison’s Division of Extension. She is affiliate faculty with the Departments of American Indian Studies and Community and Environmental Sociology. In her twenty-five-year career, she has served as Associate Dean, Special Assistant to the Dean for Strategic Directions and as a Community Development Educator. Annie’s areas of research include indigenous methodologies and cultural teachings to enhance leadership development, organizational planning, educational program development and evaluation. Annie co-leads UW–Madison’s Native Nations UW effort along with Omar Poler.
October 6, 2023 – Celebrating Latinx Voices in STEM Symposiumexpand_more
Celebrating Latinx Voices in STEM Symposium
Date & Time: Friday, October 6, 2023 at 9:00am-2:00pm (CDT)
Location: In-person
Presenter(s): Various
Organizer(s): Claudia Solis Lemus
Discuss issues of underrepresentation in science. Help promote the advancement of women and gender diversity in academic science & engineering.
July 1, 2024 – A Conversation with Lily Zheng, DEI strategist and consultantexpand_more
A Conversation with Lily Zheng
Date & Time: Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm-3:30pm (CDT)
Location: In-person; Union South, Varsity Hall
Organizer(s): CALS Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) & Wisconsin Union
Lily Zheng (they/them) is a no-nonsense Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategist, consultant, speaker and author who helps organizations and leaders achieve the DEI outcomes they aspire to. A dedicated practitioner and advocate named a Forbes D&I Trailblazer, 2021 DEI Influencer, and LinkedIn Top Voice on Racial Equity, Lily has been featured in the Harvard Business Review, New York Times, and NPR. Their bestselling books, DEI Deconstructed and Reconstructing DEI, describe cutting-edge, accountable, and effective practices that can enable any leader to create the diverse, equitable, and inclusive organizations we all deserve.
Resources for Finding DEI Learning Experiences
On-Campus Resources
UW–Madison Events
The following UW–Madison events may have DEI-related content based on previous years’ events. Please review the schedules and session descriptions for more information.
- Student Mental Health Resource Panel: September 19, 2024 at 11:30am-1:00pm
- Holistic Admissions for Graduate Programs: September 27, 2024 at 11:30am-1:00pm
- Division of Enrollment Management Fall Forum: October 17, 2024 at 9:00am-11:00am
- Diversity Forum: November 13-14, 2024
- Teaching & Learning Symposium: Spring 2025
- Office of Strategic Consulting Showcase: Spring 2025
UW–Madison OHR Professional Development Courses
The following Office of Human Resources (OHR) professional development opportunities are relevant to DEI.
- Fully Prepared to Lead (FP2L) Series
- Effective and Engaging Meetings
- Modes of Conflict Management
- Your Interpersonal Style
- Thrive@UW Series
- Active Listening to Support Effective Communication
- Building Trusting Work Relationships
- Understanding Your Experiences and Identities
- Inclusion@UW Series
- Perspectives
- Working Better Together: Everything DiSC Workplace
- Emotional Intelligence@Work
- Bystander Intervention: Stepping In with Care and Confidence
- Inclusive Teams: Co-Creating Team Culture, Values, and Intentions
- Plain Language Certificate
To find other opportunities, you may search the UW-Madison Calendar for events with the “diversity” tag.
Note: There are other DEI learning opportunities offered at UW–Madison. This list is not exhaustive. Please email odei@cals.wisc.edu if you have suggestions for additions.
Off-Campus Resources
Higher Education Professional Organizations
The following higher education professional organizations host conferences throughout the year. At their conferences, there may be sessions focused on DEI based on previous years’ conferences. Please review their schedules and session descriptions for more information.
- ACPA: College Student Educators International
- NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
- NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
- NACE: National Association of Colleges and Employers
- NADOHE: National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education
- AAC&U: American Association of Colleges and Universities
Higher Education National Conferences & Workshops
The following national conferences and workshops focus on DEI. Please review their schedules and session descriptions for more information.
Note: There are other DEI learning opportunities offered nationally. This list is not exhaustive. Please email odei@cals.wisc.edu if you have suggestions for additions.
Other
Professional Development Grants
- Academic Staff Professional Development Grants
- Office of Academic & Career Success Professional Development Grants
- Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (VCFA) Scholarships for Professional Development Courses Offered by the Division of Continuing Studies (DCS)
Note: There are other resources. This list is not exhaustive. Please email odei@cals.wisc.edu if you have suggestions for additions.