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DEI Classroom

Our team offers a series of courses we have packaged as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Classroom. We believe trainings and learning opportunities should be more accessible to smaller groups and interested individuals without having to belong to a group that is requesting and/or receiving these trainings, and these sessions aim to do just that.

If there are training topics you would like to see added to the DEI classroom series, please contact Assistant Director for Prevention, Education and Youth Protection, Cortney Simmons. Other trainings may be requested here: https://wvu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6iiMX7QcxCb7qCx

Events may be canceled or rescheduled any point leading up to the event in the circumstance of no registered participants.

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Advocacy

the advoChat: Advocacy 101 – Core Principles of Advocacy

Students

Description
This session will focus on the activities advocates engage in, whether working with individuals in systems or for broader social change.

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
September 30, 2024 Register Here

Diversity

Implicit Bias

Students

Description
This training investigates how implicit biases develop and how we can disrupt them.

Facilitator
Caitlin Fulp

Dates Offered
September 24, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

Discussion with Deborah (DwD) – How to Set Relationship Boundaries

Staff

Description
This session will explore how to set emotional, physical, digital, and conflict resolution boundaries in various types of relationships.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
October 01, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

Advocacy

Relationshipping: Dating Foundations

Students

Description
This workshop is designed to create a safe place for students to consider how they engage in relationships, identify their strengths, and learn new skills for managing relationships.

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
October 04, 2024 Register Here

Advocacy

the advoChat – RELATIONSHIPPING: Dating Without Rose Colored Glasses

Students

Description
This session will focus on identifying red flag behaviors in the dating stage and recognizing healthy behaviors.

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
October 07, 2024 Register Here

Youth Protection

Empower Me: Overview for Adults

Students

Description
This session covers best practices for parents and those who work with youth, teaching them about how to make personal body safety messages empowering and effective. You will learn the importance of having ongoing personal safety talks as a family. Recognizing the danger and ineffectiveness of focusing only on strangers and preparing each participant to talk to children about touches are some expected key takeaways.

Facilitator
Mason Arbogast

Dates Offered
October 08, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

T49 – Sexual Assault & The Victimization of Vulnerable Populations and Title IX

Staff

Description
This session will examine the signs of sexual misconduct and abuse of/for people with disabilities and how to intervene and support survivors.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
October 15, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

ADA and Accessibility

ADA Brown Bag Lunch Series: Accommodations for Supervisors

Supervisors

Description
This session covers everything you need to know to request a disability accommodation at WVU and encourages you to advocate for yourself in the process. With the ADA Coordinator, we will review the following: 1. Employee rights and protections under the ADA 2. How to request an accommodation through WVU 3. Overview of the interactive process and documentation needed 4. What to do if your accommodation is not being followed or is not working for you 5. How to address your changing needs over time

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
October 17, 2024 Register Here

Diversity

Microaggressions and Inclusive Language

Students

Description
Provides a framework for inclusive communication, examples of microaggresssive behavior, and ways to address microaggressive behavior.

Facilitator
Caitlin Fulp

Dates Offered
October 17, 2024 Register Here

Advocacy

C@M – The Other #METOO: Men Are Survivors TOO

Staff

Description
This session will explore reasons why male victims of sexual assault are often neglected and encourage men to see themselves as survivors.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
October 18, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

C@M – The Other #METOO: Men Are Survivors TOO

Staff

Description
This session will explore reasons why male victims of sexual assault are often neglected and encourage men to see themselves as survivors.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
October 18, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

Advocacy

the advoChat – RELATIONSHIPPING: How to Fight Fair

Students

Description
The How To Fight Fair advochat focuses on having healthy conflict, repair after conflict, and resources for situations where conflict escalates to abusive behaviors.

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
October 21, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

Discussion with Deborah (DwD) – Did THAT Just Happen? Self-Care for Responsible/Reporting Employees

Staff

Description
This session will address the concepts of burnout and self-care and how they relate in the Title IX process. Participants will examine how to take care of themselves when faced with aspects of Title IX.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
October 22, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

TitleIX

Discussion with Deborah (DwD) – Did THAT Just Happen? Self-Care for Responsible/Reporting Employees

Staff

Description
This session will address the concepts of burnout and self-care and how they relate in the Title IX process. Participants will examine how to take care of themselves when faced with aspects of Title IX.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
October 22, 2024 Register Here

ADA and Accessibility

ADA Brown Bag Lunch Series: Accommodations for Supervisors

Supervisors

Description
This session covers everything you need to know to request a disability accommodation at WVU and encourages you to advocate for yourself in the process. With the ADA Coordinator, we will review the following: 1. Employee rights and protections under the ADA 2. How to request an accommodation through WVU 3. Overview of the interactive process and documentation needed 4. What to do if your accommodation is not being followed or is not working for you 5. How to address your changing needs over time

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
October 24, 2024 Register Here

Advocacy

the advoChat – Self-Care Aftercare and Community Care: Building Your Tool-Kit

Staff

Description
In this workshop, we will explore self-care as proactive maintenance, aftercare as reactive repair, and community care as a tool that sustains advocacy and helps us reach our goals.

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
November 04, 2024 Register Here

ADA and Accessibility

ADA Brown Bag Lunch Series: Accommodations for Supervisors

Supervisors

Description
This session covers everything you need to know to request a disability accommodation at WVU and encourages you to advocate for yourself in the process. With the ADA Coordinator, we will review the following: 1. Employee rights and protections under the ADA 2. How to request an accommodation through WVU 3. Overview of the interactive process and documentation needed 4. What to do if your accommodation is not being followed or is not working for you 5. How to address your changing needs over time

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
November 06, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

T49 – I Always Feel Like Somebody’s Watching Me: Stalking and Title IX

Staff

Description
Participants will be able to articulate the difference between stalking and lurking and isolate the conduct at issue in a report of stalking.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
November 08, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

Diversity

Implicit Bias

Students

Description
This training investigates how implicit biases develop and how we can disrupt them.

Facilitator
Caitlin Fulp

Dates Offered
November 12, 2024 Register Here

ADA and Accessibility

ADA Brown Bag Lunch Series: Accommodations for Supervisors

Supervisors

Description
This session covers everything you need to know to request a disability accommodation at WVU and encourages you to advocate for yourself in the process. With the ADA Coordinator, we will review the following: 1. Employee rights and protections under the ADA 2. How to request an accommodation through WVU 3. Overview of the interactive process and documentation needed 4. What to do if your accommodation is not being followed or is not working for you 5. How to address your changing needs over time

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
November 15, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

Discussion with Deborah (DwD) – Warning Signs of Dating Abuse

Students

Description
This session will explore what to look for while discussing types of abuse, drugs, alcohol & abuse, and the importance of documenting abuse.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
November 15, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

Diversity

the advoChat – How to Survive At The Margins

Students

Description
This session will focus on how marginalized and minoritized communities experience and respond to gender-based and sexual violence, exploring culturally specific advocacy programs and practices.

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
November 18, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

Discussion with Deborah (DwD) – Supporting a Student During Dating Abuse

Faculty

Description
This session will explore ways to support students who are experiencing dating abuse.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
November 19, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

Advocacy

the advoChat – The Line Must Be Drawn Here! (Boundary Practice)

Students

Description
This session is designed to build participant skills and confidence in identifying, describing, and feeling comfortable setting boundaries.

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
December 02, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

Discussion with Deborah (DwD) – Creating Your OWN Personal Safety Plan

Faculty

Description
This session will examine that plan and how to identify safety options to create a set of actions that can help increase your safety in your daily environments.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
December 02, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

Discussion with Deborah (DwD) – Creating Your OWN Personal Safety Plan

Faculty

Description
This session will examine that plan and how to identify safety options to create a set of actions that can help increase your safety in your daily environments.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
December 03, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

ADA and Accessibility

ADA Brown Bag Lunch Series: Accommodations for Supervisors

Supervisors

Description
This session covers everything you need to know to request a disability accommodation at WVU and encourages you to advocate for yourself in the process. With the ADA Coordinator, we will review the following: 1. Employee rights and protections under the ADA 2. How to request an accommodation through WVU 3. Overview of the interactive process and documentation needed 4. What to do if your accommodation is not being followed or is not working for you 5. How to address your changing needs over time

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
December 04, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

Discussion with Deborah (DwD) – How to Set Relationship Boundaries

Students

Description
This session will explore how to set emotional, physical, digital, and conflict resolution boundaries in various types of relationships.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
December 06, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

ADA and Accessibility

ADA Brown Bag Lunch Series: Accommodations for Supervisors

Supervisors

Description
This session covers everything you need to know to request a disability accommodation at WVU and encourages you to advocate for yourself in the process. With the ADA Coordinator, we will review the following: 1. Employee rights and protections under the ADA 2. How to request an accommodation through WVU 3. Overview of the interactive process and documentation needed 4. What to do if your accommodation is not being followed or is not working for you 5. How to address your changing needs over time

Facilitator
Maggie Von Dolteren

Dates Offered
December 06, 2024 Register Here

Title IX

Let’s Be Clear: Myths About Sexual Assault Against Men

Students

Description
This session will explore what to look for while discussing types of abuse, drugs, alcohol & abuse, and the importance of documenting abuse.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
December 10, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

Title IX

Supporting a Student During Dating Abuse

Faculty

Description
This session will explore ways to support students who are experiencing dating abuse.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
December 17, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session

Title IX

Discussion with Deborah (DwD) – Supervisors You Gotta Eat the ELEPHANT! Addressing Inappropriate Staff Behavior

Supervisors

Description
This session will allow participants to identify common challenges in addressing inappropriate employee behavior(s) and examine the impact of evolving culture surrounding expectations for accountability in the workplace.

Facilitator
Deborah Blakney

Dates Offered
December 20, 2024 Register Here - 9:00 AM Session Register Here - 1:00 PM Session