BE Aware

Microaggressions Matter: Breaking Down Barriers; Building Understanding

Workshop Type: In-person (can be adapted to virtual)

Workshop Overview: This workshop provides a learning space to examine, address, and combat microaggressions. Participants will learn practical tools to foster inclusive communication and create a culture that values everyone’s unique identities.

Unpacking Bias: The Fundamentals for Building Inclusive Communities  

Workshop Type: In-person (can be adapted to virtual)

Workshop Overview: Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on possible personal biases they might have. Through facilitated dialogues, they will be able to discuss the various facets of bias and how to continue to educate themselves in their personal and professional lives.

BE Accountable

Embracing Identities: Exploring Intersectionality at Elon

Workshop Type: In-person (can be adapted to virtual)

Workshop Overview: This workshop delves into the concept of intersectionality, and how the layers of identity contribute to how individuals experience or interpret bias. Participants will gain insights into the intersections of race, gender, sexuality, and more, while fostering a deeper understanding of identity-based bias.

Unpacking Bias: Exploring Our Unique Identities

Workshop Type: In-person (can be adapted to virtual)

Workshop Overview: Participants will have the opportunity to discuss the various parts of one’s identity. Through group discussion and activities, students will be able to learn how to define and identify identity-based bias.

BE Advocates

Power, Privilege and Positionality

Workshop Type: In-person (can be adapted to virtual)

Workshop Overview: Participants will be able to critically examine power structures and privilege within societal contexts. Through engaging discussions, activities, and reflections, attendees will gain a heightened awareness of their own privilege and explore ways to leverage their positionality to mitigate bias.

Unpacking Bias: Developing Awareness and Advocating for Change

Workshop Type: In-person (can be adapted to virtual)

Workshop Overview: Participants will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about the topic of bias. Through group discussion and activities, students will more self-aware and learn what to do if they encounter/witness a bias incident.