Professional Development Workshops

The UDiversity Educational Institute provides a schedule of workshops and other programs to help increase cultural competency across the campus. Many of these trainings are open to the entire campus community, and some are created with specific audiences in mind. Additionally, targeted workshops or trainings may be requested to meet a department or team’s specific needs. 

Workshops may be held in person or online via Zoom technology, and are typically about two hours long. 

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Upcoming workshops

Nov
18
Tue
3:00pm - 4:00pm
LSG 532

Cultural Intelligence 101 is a workshop presented by the Binghamton University UDiversity Educational Institute. In this workshop, participants will become more culturally competent by understanding the concepts that center culture, identity, values, and forms of bias. Participants will engage in activities and small discussions to explore their perspectives in an effort to apply new concepts to their worldviews.  Building Bridges to Cultural Competence Phase I is a workshop presented by the Binghamton University UDiversity Educational Institute. In this workshop, participants will become more culturally competent by understanding the concepts that center culture, identity, values, and forms of bias. Participants will engage in activities and small discussions to explore their perspectives in an effort to apply new concepts to their worldviews. 

If you require any disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aides to comfortably attend and participate, reach out to Jennifer Smith, email: jsmith96@binghamton.edu. If possible, please provide 3-5 days of advanced notice regarding your accessibility needs. Thank you.

Nov
20
Thu
10:00am - 12:00pm
LSG 532

Cultivating Connections: The Power of Restorative Practices is a prerequisite for this workshop. We kindly ask that you attend that session before registering for Conflict Resolution. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to the restorative process!

This interactive workshop is designed as a "train-the-trainer" session, equipping participants with the tools to excel as Restorative Leaders in their respective campus roles. Attendees will gain practical skills, including facilitation of Restorative Circles, conflict resolution through guided discussions, and strategies to foster team building, all aimed at enhancing collaboration and achieving optimal success.

If you require any disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aides to comfortably attend and participate, reach out to Jennifer Smith, email: jsmith96@binghamton.edu. If possible, please provide 3-5 days of advanced notice regarding your accessibility needs. Thank you.

Nov
25
Tue
1:00pm - 2:30pm
LS-G532

Participants will be able to define emotional intelligence and understand the importance of strengthening it. Participants will learn how higher emotional intelligence can positively impact relationships within an organization. Participants will focus on developing self-awareness and self-regulation while exploring empathy and interpersonal skills. Through interactive activities, reflection exercises, and practical strategies, participants learn to recognize and manage their emotions, enhance communication, and build stronger relationships in professional settings.

If you require any disability-related accommodations or auxiliary aides to comfortably attend and participate, reach out to Jennifer Smith, email: jsmith96@binghamton.edu. If possible, please provide 3-5 days of advanced notice regarding your accessibility needs. Thank you.

Dec
4
Thu
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Search Committee Orientation focuses on understanding the impact of bias in the early stages of the search process, establishing inclusive search committees, drafting inclusive job descriptions and understanding the process for submitting all forms at the right time in the process. This two-hour workshop is essential for all search committee chairs and search committee members who have not been trained in the last two years in an effort to increase our competencies in diverse recruitment at Binghamton University.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions. 

For access to the Zoom session, register through B-Engaged: https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2282171
For more information contact Jeremias Hernandez, jeremias@binghamton.edu


Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Jeremias Hernandez (Email: jeremias@binghamton.edu, Phone: 607-777-3652) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Dec
5
Fri
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Search Committee Orientation focuses on understanding the impact of bias in the early stages of the search process, establishing inclusive search committees, drafting inclusive job descriptions and understanding the process for submitting all forms at the right time in the process. This two-hour workshop is essential for all search committee chairs and search committee members who have not been trained in the last two years in an effort to increase our competencies in diverse recruitment at Binghamton University.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions. 

For access to the Zoom session, register through B-Engaged: https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2282172
For more information contact Jeremias Hernandez, jeremias@binghamton.edu


Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Jeremias Hernandez (Email: jeremias@binghamton.edu, Phone: 607-777-3652) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Jan
28
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Search Committee Orientation focuses on understanding the impact of bias in the early stages of the search process, establishing inclusive search committees, drafting inclusive job descriptions and understanding the process for submitting all forms at the right time in the process. This two-hour workshop is essential for all search committee chairs and search committee members who have not been trained in the last two years in an effort to increase our competencies in diverse recruitment at Binghamton University.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions. 

For access to the Zoom session, register through B-Engaged: https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2282173
For more information contact Jeremias Hernandez, jeremias@binghamton.edu


Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Jeremias Hernandez (Email: jeremias@binghamton.edu, Phone: 607-777-3652) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Jan
29
Thu
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Search Committee Orientation focuses on understanding the impact of bias in the early stages of the search process, establishing inclusive search committees, drafting inclusive job descriptions and understanding the process for submitting all forms at the right time in the process. This two-hour workshop is essential for all search committee chairs and search committee members who have not been trained in the last two years in an effort to increase our competencies in diverse recruitment at Binghamton University.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions. 

For access to the Zoom session, register through B-Engaged: https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2282174
For more information contact Jeremias Hernandez, jeremias@binghamton.edu


Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Jeremias Hernandez (Email: jeremias@binghamton.edu, Phone: 607-777-3652) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Feb
18
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Search Committee Orientation focuses on understanding the impact of bias in the early stages of the search process, establishing inclusive search committees, drafting inclusive job descriptions and understanding the process for submitting all forms at the right time in the process. This two-hour workshop is essential for all search committee chairs and search committee members who have not been trained in the last two years in an effort to increase our competencies in diverse recruitment at Binghamton University.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions. 

For access to the Zoom session, register through B-Engaged: https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2282175
For more information contact Jeremias Hernandez, jeremias@binghamton.edu


Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Jeremias Hernandez (Email: jeremias@binghamton.edu, Phone: 607-777-3652) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Feb
20
Fri
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Search Committee Orientation focuses on understanding the impact of bias in the early stages of the search process, establishing inclusive search committees, drafting inclusive job descriptions and understanding the process for submitting all forms at the right time in the process. This two-hour workshop is essential for all search committee chairs and search committee members who have not been trained in the last two years in an effort to increase our competencies in diverse recruitment at Binghamton University.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions. 

For access to the Zoom session, register through B-Engaged: https://cglink.me/2eQ/r2282176
For more information contact Jeremias Hernandez, jeremias@binghamton.edu


Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact Jeremias Hernandez (Email: jeremias@binghamton.edu, Phone: 607-777-3652) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Submit a workshop request