CEB Programming

Workshop: Activating Brave Dialogue with Students

This workshop will explore how to prepare and facilitate Brave and Critical dialogue with students in the classroom and in conversation. We will look at the intersection of safe space and critical dialogue in Higher Education, so that we cultivate meaningful conversation. The following essential questions will be addressed:

• How do I create active and engaged dialogue?

• How do I invite multiple perspectives?

• How do I prepare for classes that may contain topics that are contentious?

• How do various social identities impact dialogue in the classroom? 

• How do we define the difference between racial/socio-cultural slurs that are harmful versus presenting thoughts/a stance on a subject versus class content that is controversial (historically or now)? How do we explore this when planning? What mechanisms do we put in place for ourselves as checkpoints when planning, and for our students when teaching?

• What do I do if I make a mistake or offend a student?

The same workshop will occur multiple times - please sign up below:

• Tuesday, February 8th at 10am - 11am 

• Friday, February 11th at 12 - 1pm

• Wednesday, February 16th at 9am - 10am

• Thursday, February 17th at 4 - 5pm

• Wednesday, February 23rd at 1 - 2pm

• Tuesday, March 1st at 11am - 12pm

CEB Book Club Sign Up

Biweekly till May 6th

We will be reading and discussing "Overcoming Bias: Building Authentic Relationship Across Difference" by Tiffany Jana and Matthew Freeman. Please note: This workbook is anecdotal. Supplemental info or stats will be shared each week. 

Books will be provided by the Center for CEB. For the best experience, joining all sessions is encouraged. 

To sign up please follow this link: CEB Book Club Sign Up

You will receive a recurring calendar invite to include all sessions till May 6th:

• Friday, February 11th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

• Friday, February 25th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

• Friday, March 11th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

• Friday, March 25th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

• Friday, April 8th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

• Friday, April 22nd from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

• Friday, May 6th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

An informal conversational space for CEB-related questions or brainstorming to occur! Drop-in style. This will be a no-judgement brave space for our questions - even the one's that are sometimes hard or uncomfortable to speak through. We learn through questioning and discovery - so bring your candid CEB-related questions and ideas! 

Think of these sessions as a space for "Real Talk" - where we help each other navigate challenges or ideas together and recognize that it is ok to not have all the answers. We will find solidarity in learning and discovering together. 

Please sign up below: 

• Wednesday, February 2nd from 10 - 11am (Online)

• Wednesday, February 16th from 10 - 11am (In-Person, SB 203 - please still register via Zoom)

• Wednesday, March 2nd from 10 - 11am (In-Person, SB 203 - please still register via Zoom)

Learning Circle Series Sign Up

A collaborative learning discussion time focused on Culturally Responsive Pedagogy. For more information, please read this article by Dr. Geneva Gay, who coined the term and framework: Preparing for Culturally Responsive Teaching. Short readings and videos will be shared ahead of each Learning Circle. This Learning Circle is open to both faculty and staff, as all concepts are transferable to staff practices as well. 

Topics to be explored:

• 1) Background and evolution of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

• 2) A framework for understanding  CRP (components to consider)

• 3) Exploring each component of CRP in Practice

Each Learning circle session will have 4 segments: 

1. Discussion about the content shared (video or reading, 15 min)

2. Short content presentation by CEB on topic (7 - 10 min)

3. Application exploration + share: Small to full group work where we brainstorm ideas and share our own best practices 

4. Reflection: Consider whether there are aspects of what we discussed that we would like to implement in our practice or explore further. 

Learning Circle Series 

For the most in-depth experience, joining all sessions are suggested, but drop-ins are welcomed.

Please follow this link to sign up for the series or sessions: Learning Circle Series Sign Up

• Friday, February 18th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

• Friday, March 4th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online) 

• Friday, March 18th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

• Friday, April 1st from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

• Friday, April 15th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online)

An affirming space for dialogue where deep listening and storytelling are used to share our own experiences. The power of this process is in being listened to and being given the space to share bravely and honestly, with no judgement. It is about mutual solidarity with colleagues. I encourage you try one of these - they are healing and refreshing.

February Theme: Holding space for the spectrum of nuance and complexity of life amidst a pandemic - the challenge, the fatigue, and what brings us joy and hope. 

• Friday, February 4th from 10:30 - 11:30am (Online): 

• Thursday, February 17th from 11am - 12pm (In-Person - please still sign up using Zoom)