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“Institutional change, group transformation, and individual
empowerment.”
The “Welcoming Diversity” workshop is based on the prejudice
reduction model of the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI)
established in 1994. NCBI is a non-profit leadership training
organization based in Washington, D.C. with chapters in 40 cities
across the United States and abroad.
The “Welcoming Diversity” workshop is an experiential, interactive
program designed to promote awareness and increase sensitivity to the
many differences among individuals and groups in our society. Done in
an upbeat, hopeful tone, the program focuses on developing self-pride,
examining stereotypes, and learning skills in responding to
prejudicial jokes, remarks, slurs.
Facilitated by trained NCBI leaders, these workshops are perfect for
work teams, student groups, teaching teams and any organization or
groups seeking to work smarter and live better.
Upcoming Workshops
June 12th , 2008 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.- Rady Room, 6th floor Nedderman
Hall.
August 21st, 2008 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.-Sweet Center, 406 Summit Ave.
November 13th, 2008 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.-Sweet Center, 406 Summit Ave.
What You Will Learn:
· Dispel the myths and misinformation we have learned about other
groups.
· Identifying and expressing pride in the group(s) to which you
belong.
· Learn how others outside your group experience mistreatment.
· Learn the personal impact of specific incidents of
discrimination.
. Learn how to interrupt prejudicial jokes, remarks, and slurs and
how to be an ally for others.
What People Are Saying About the
Welcoming Diversity Workshop
“A much-needed workshop! It assists the student in exploring
painful experiences while the instructors, along with the rest of the
group, help you feel valued and supported. A winner!”
-Elaine Logan,
University of Texas at Arlington
“Thank you for being a champion of courage.”
-Sasha Naourizbaeva,
University of Texas at Arlington
“The Diversity course successfully opens one’s mind to other
cultures and gives one a whole new perspective of looking at others as
well as how other look at them. This class will help you open your
mind, eyes, and heart to your fellow employees.”
-Tammy Montgomery, University of Texas at Arlington
"NCBI work is making a profound difference in the urban life
experience of the 90's in Chicago. The model takes people who are
focused on turf issues and leads them towards a common goal."
-Clarence Wood,
The City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations
"The National Coalition Building Institute is the first and only
organization that has developed a systematic process for training
ethnic leaders in the art of coalition building and conflict
resolution. Their prejudice reduction program on college campuses is
the best in the country."
-Irving Levine,
former Director of National Affairs, American Jewish Committee
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