Description of the Workshop:
Although research suggests that discussing race in the classroom can be beneficial and also acknowledges the intersectionality of race, society, and law, recent legislative changes throughout the country are successfully whitewashing history and attempting to prevent scholars from comprehensively examining various topics in their discipline. Ambiguity, disappointment, and recurring attacks on academic freedom have left many faculty members overwhelmed, confused, and angry. Join us for an informative and interactive workshop as we discuss these issues and provide best practices for maximizing your efforts in the classroom.
Intended Audience:
Professional students, Faculty
Intended Experience Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Presenter Bios:
Dr. Ammons-Blanfort is an assistant teaching professor, Field Experience Director, and Dual Enrollment Faculty Mentor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. She is also on the Diversity Council for the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). While in this capacity, she helped develop the Equity Action Initiative. Presently, she serves on the Attraction, Retention, and Engagement Committee where she, along with her colleagues, continue to develop initiatives and best practices for mentoring underserved and underrepresented minority groups at FIU and in the community.
Dr. Vincent-Robinson is the Assistant Dean in the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs and a teaching professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice. In her capacity as Assistant Dean, Dr. Vincent-Robinson oversees all curriculum and course accessibility concerns, including universal design for learning, as well as those issues pertaining to faculty credentialing, student services, accreditation, and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, among other responsibilities. She also continues to expand others’ awareness of and deepen their understanding of the impacts of racism and diversity-led initiatives by facilitating unit-specific implicit bias, microaggressions, and bystander intervention training, educating others about strategies for recruiting, hiring, and retaining people of color as employees, and hosting webinars, panel discussions, and podcasts addressing the modern civil rights movement.
Follow Up:
A Zoom link will be provided to everyone who registers to this event via email when you sign up.
Join us now for this FREE online event for all members!
NOTE: This workshop series will be audio and video recorded.
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