Critical Thinking Workshop

This workshop exposes students to perspectives and techniques on critical thinking. Writing, reading, speaking, and listening are all performance outcomes that depend upon critical thinking. Universal thinking techniques used to discern the logic and/or reasoning, definitions, and process of thought are taught in an active learning modality.

Where the workshop has been presented:

• Medical School, Saint Louis University

• Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning, Saint Louis University

• Metro Associates Inc.

Diversity and Inclusion Workshop

Dr. Harvey speaks on the topics of Discrimination, Oppression, Social Justice, Diversity, Cultural Competency and Inclusion. In addition, he presents an interactive half day or full day workshop on these topics.

His approach is informed by his dual background as both a Social Psychologist and an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist. As a Social Psychologist, he focuses on the processes that are typical of D&I sessions, namely processes within individuals that serve to exclude historically disenfranchised groups (e.g., Prejudice, Discrimination, Racism, etc.). However, as an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist using an Organizational Development approach, he is interested in how the larger organizational context and policies influence these individual processes and vise versa. Thus, he takes a multi-level approach. Furthermore, his exercises are designed to “get the work started.” His goal is to empower participants with some tools that they can take back to their workspaces and begin to engage others around systemic D&I interventions.

Where the workshop has been presented:

• Wesleyan College

• Ashford University

Oppression Monopoly Workshop

Dr. Harvey modified the popular monopoly game to give it an educational yet fun purpose. The objectives were trifold: (1) illustrate the structural dynamics and consequences of intergroup inequalities, (2) teach students about the interdependencies between income and housing, and (3) help students appreciate the need for interventions that actively address the enduring effects of prior group-based disadvantages.

Dr. Harvey was recognized with the 2011 Action Teaching Award for his efforts, and is continually called upon by work organizations and higher learning institutions to present and facilitate his Oppression Monopoly seminar.

Where the workshop has been presented:

• Washington University's Campus University Collaborative

• Saint Louis University

• University of Missouri-St. Louis

• Boeing Company

• Board of Directors, Crossroads College Preparatory Academy

• Saint Louis Municipal Court Judges

• Saint Louis Law Clerks

• Kirkwood Teachers