Thursday, July 29 at 2:00 PM-3:15 PM

This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to expand their knowledge on how to improve the racial landscape of universities by implementing racial-conscious ideology within policy changes and classroom practices. Personal development in the areas of admissions and academics and the connection between the two areas are highlighted in this workshop.

Participants will be able to:

Recognize why and how universities should develop an antiracist identity.
Understand how admissions can create policies and programs that support diversity.
Utilize counter-storytelling as means for marginalized groups to be heard and challenge stories told by the dominant group.
Create a cultural lens in the classroom by diversifying examples and assignments.
Engage in critically compassionate intellectualism (CCI) related to pedagogy, authentic caring, and a racial-conscious environment.

Presenters

Laurie Usher

Laurie Usher, Part-time faculty at Robert Morris University Experienced instructor with a proven history of leadership and working in the higher education classroom. Strong education professional, leader, researcher, presenter, and speaker with a Master of Arts in Teaching and currently in the third year of study for obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Management and Leadership.

Dr. Tracey Sheetz

Dr. Tracey Sheetz, Dean of Admissions at California University of Pennsylvania Administrative and education professional who combines a strong, successful business background with proven leadership, team building management and data-driven strategic/tactical planning skills in higher education. An entrepreneurial, innovative thinker and detail-oriented problem solver with the ability to communicate and motivate a wide range of stakeholders. Experienced in: • Enrollment Management • Curriculum Development • Data Analysis • Pedagogy/Andragogy (Adult learner) • Recruitment and Strategic Planning • Budget Management • Community Relations • Institutional Research • Innovative Program Development • Marketing Strategies

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at diversity@pitt.edu by July 21