Create more equitable and inclusive environments to support the success of LGBTQ faculty and staff leaders.
Overview
Higher education operates in a heteronormative and cisnormative culture that, left unchecked, inevitably leads to the systemic marginalization and underrepresentation of LGBTQ faculty and staff in leadership positions. While individual support and leadership advancement are important, they do not address the systemic issues that perpetuate these inequities. Join us to discuss practical steps that you and your institution can take to create a more inclusive and equitable environment to support LGBTQ faculty and staff.
Who Should Attend
Any leader interested in creating inclusive and equitable environments to better support and retain LGBTQ faculty and staff should attend.
This second session is intended for all leaders of all identities. Our first session, Creating Community While Navigating Heteronormative Culture: A Discussion for LGBTQ Leaders in Higher Education, is designed intentionally for leaders who identify as LGBTQ. Members can register for both events for free. Non-members: Use promo code lgbtq-leadership-bundle for $200 off when yuo register for both trainings.
Recording available 10 business days after the live training.
The Academic Impressions Online Learning Experience
Intentionally Designed
Online Learning
Our virtual trainings go far beyond just replicating PowerPoint presentations online: these experiences are intentionally designed to give you the kind of robust and dynamic learning experience you’ve come to expect from Academic Impressions. These trainings provide you with an active learning environment and an online space where you can explore ideas, get inspired by what your peers are doing, and understand the range of possibilities around a certain topic. You will leave these sessions with practical solutions that you can take back to your team or task force.
What you will get:
- A dynamic, interactive, and high-touch virtual learning experience designed to engage and set you up for growth
- Seamless online face-time, networking, group work, and Q&A opportunities from the comfort of your own workspace
- Practical takeaways and hands-on knowledge
- Guidance from vetted subject matter experts
- Unlimited access to all recorded online sessions
AGENDA
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. ET
1. We’ll begin by situating our conversation within the context of intersectional social identities and how colleges and universities have historically operated within primarily heteronormative, patriarchal systems. We'll also discuss what this means for those who don’t fall within these descriptions.
2. Next, we will spend time exploring practical ways that you can take individual and systemic action to create more equitable campuses including inclusive hiring practices.
3. Finally, we will close by sharing what one group of LGBTQ leaders wishes other leaders knew in order to create more supportive campus environments. Attendees will be asked to spend time reflecting and choosing one action item to commit to upon completion of the session.
SPEAKERS
Dr. Karen M. Whitney
President Emerita, Clarion University
Throughout her 40 year career in higher education, Dr. Karen Whitney has held a variety of executive and leadership positions with increasing levels of responsibility, beginning as a Director to Associate Vice President, Vice Chancellor, President, and Chancellor. Karen is also a nationally recognized organizational and leadership development writer, speaker, consultant and advisor. She holds a doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin in Higher Education Administration and is a certified coach through the Center for Executive Coaching.