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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