Foundations of Equity - Continuing the Conversation [or First Year Facilitated Conversation]
Duke University’s Identity and Cultural Centers are offering multiple opportunities for members of the Class of 2024 to continue the conversation originating from the Foundations of Equity training provided during Orientation 2020. These 90- minute staff led small group conversations provide an opportunity for our newest community members to continue to consider the foundational concepts related to equity. It also provides an opportunity to take a closer look at anti-Black racism with the support of three-member cross-center staff teams.
2024 class members can sign-up via DukeGroups for one of eighteen sessions offered during the months of September and October. Unlike the 600 plus person Foundations of Equity training, these are planned as intimate small group conversations with twenty-four or fewer participants. We want to hear the voices of students and help facilitate the collective learning of our community around these important topics.
In addition, Duke’s Identity and Cultural Centers are each offering training opportunities during the remainder of this academic year open to all members of the Duke community. Some trainings are newly developed opportunities such as the Jewish Learning Fellowship focused on Racial Equity or newly formatted Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity’s four session PRIDE Training. All are thoughtfully developed and aligned with the University’s commitment to creating an inclusive and equitable community with opportunities for all members of the community to learn, connect and contribute.
For additional general information, please contact: Chandra Guinn at cguinn@duke.edu or reach out to anyone of Duke’s Identity and Cultural Centers.
DESCRIPTION & FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Description
Members of the Class of 2024 are invited to continue to consider the foundational concepts related to equity as well as take a closer look at anti-Black racism with the support of cross-center staff teams from Duke’s Identity and Cultural Centers. To join a conversation, sign up in DukeGroups!
What exactly is the FY Facilitated Conversation?
It is a 90-minute staff led small group conversation with members of the Class of 2024 which builds on the content of the Foundations of Equity training which was offered during Orientation 2020.
How can I participate in the FY Facilitated Conversation?
Sign up for one of eighteen sessions being offered during the months of September and October. Once you sign into DukeGroups using your Duke netID and password, you will be able to sign up for a session on a date and time of your choosing. Prior to the date and time, you will receive a confirmation with the Zoom link for your particular session. In the interest of enhanced security, registration will be required to enter the Zoom room on the date of your conversation.
How do I indicate that I'm interested in a particular session?
Sign up in DukeGroups. You have 18 amazing options and the opportunity to meet and engage with three staff members from three different Identity and Cultural Centers. We have six different teams of staff excited to connect with you.
There were so many people at the training, how many people are expected to attend?
In the interest of maintaining an intimate small group opportunity, space is limited for each conversation and will not exceed 30 people total. We want to hear your voice and help to facilitate our collective learning as a community about these important topics.
I’m really interested in this topic, can I sign up for multiple conversations?
At this time, we invite you to sign up for just one session so that we are able to engage with and have space for as many members of the Class of 2024 as are interested. The Identity and Cultural Centers are all operating remotely and certainly want to be in conversation with you beyond this unique opportunity, check out their social media to stay updated on other opportunities to engage with the Identity and Cultural Centers
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What if I sign up and then cannot make it?
We would greatly appreciate you letting us know so that we can prepare accordingly and potentially give your space to a peer who may want to attend.
What else is there for me after the FY Facilitated Conversation?
At the end of each FY Facilitated Conversation, you will be given a slate of additional training opportunities being provided by the Identity and Cultural Centers.
