Bystander Awareness and Action: Supporting a Vibrant Work Environment Workshop | Early Spring 2019
All full-time faculty members, academic leaders, and staff who work closely with our students are invited to attend an interactive workshop which focuses on bystander awareness and includes time for discussion, practice, role-playing (voluntary), and practical takeaways. Professor Maureen Scully from University of Massachusetts in Boston has visited RIT several times to lead effective bystander awareness education workshops through AdvanceRIT and in collaboration with RIT’s Diversity Theater. Tina Chapman DaCosta, Director of RIT Diversity Theater, has partnered with AdvanceRIT on several occasions to present interactive theatre-based workshops. This spring, Dr. Scully and Tina Chapman DaCosta will offer a uniquely designed workshop using Playback Theatre, a form of improvisational theatre where participants share stories that are enacted on the spot. These stories form the basis for shared learning and further reflection on how to support an inclusive and vibrant work environment. This workshop is for department chairs/academic leaders, full-time faculty, and staff who work closely with our students.
This workshop received positive feedback last year. Over 93% of participants agreed that attending the workshop was a valuable use of their time. Key takeaways included “It can be challenging and vitally important to be an active bystander” and “Be mindful of the impact of communication.”
Registration Info: Register at http://bit.ly/ba_spring19
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 with two options: 9:00 - 11:00 AM and 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Location: SAU-1510/1829 Room