Description
It is time to move beyond simply acknowledging diversity in our organizations. We must move to create a more inclusive organizational climate for our organizations. This work is done through allyship and action. In this course, you will assess your organization’s diversity and inclusion culture and develop an action plan to build a more inclusive organization.
**This workshop meets the requirement for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners COMAR 10.42.06.03.A.(1)(d) with a focus on implicit bias and social justice.
Instructor
Nicole K. Palmore is the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Administration and Finance Executive Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Administration and Finance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Before this role, Nicole was the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing. In these current roles, Nicole assesses, designs, and develops initiatives to holistically increase diversity, inclusion, and equity. Nicole has exceptional facilitation and course design skills. She has designed, developed, and delivered hundreds of courses in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion; leadership development; and change management.
Nicole holds a bachelor's degree in psychology cum laude from Georgetown University and a master's degree in social work summa cum laude from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She completed a master's certificate in Instructional Design from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a second master's certificate in Intercultural Leadership at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation in Higher Education Leadership at Frostburg State University. Throughout her career, Nicole has been a trusted business partner to her clients, providing workplace solutions for some of the most challenging problems.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
8:50 – 9:00 Log on
9:00 – 12:15 pm
Section I. How mature is your organization in terms of DEI?
Section II. 'How do you holistically view your organization's DEI efforts?
Section III. What actions can help increase your organization's DEI capacity?
Fifteen Minute Break TBD
12:15 Questions and Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
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Assess your organization's DEI maturity.
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Examine your organization holistically for DEI.
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Develop a DEI action plan
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Gundling, E. & Williams, C. (2019). Inclusive Leadership: From Awareness to Action. Asperian Global.
Loden, M. & Rosener, J. (1990) Workforce America! Managing Employee Diversity as a Vital Resource.McGraw Hill.
Rajesh, S. (2018). The 99 Day Diversity Challenge: Creating an Inclusive Workplace. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd.
Shore, L. M., Cleveland, J. N., & Sanchez, D. (2018). Inclusive workplaces: A review and model. Human Resource Management Review, 28(2), 176–189.
TED Talk – MelindaEpler https://www.ted.com/speakers/melinda_epler
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70 and includes CE credit. A non-refundable late fee of $20 is added on May 2, 2024.
Cancellations** must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
**ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.**
ADA Accommodations
If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.
Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.
