The Third Annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Conference: Creating a Culture of Belonging

 

This conference is sponsored by the ASU Staff Council on behalf of the I.D.E.A. Committee. 

Conference Chair: Alejandra Dashe
 

Diversity and inclusion are high priorities for many institutions, but it often boils down to checking boxes and ensuring only that marginalized voices are present, not powerful.

What’s often missing from these conversations is the concept of “belonging” that enables each person to feel safe and secure in a community. When we have a high feeling of belonging, we are empowered to share daring ideas, to connect to a wider mission or purpose, and to offer constructive criticism. When we belong, we feel safe enough to drop our defenses and show people different sides of ourselves. When we belong, all of our identities are valued and respected. 

Fostering this culture of belonging at a large institution is no easy task, but it is necessary to the work of ensuring that all at ASU feel welcomed and given the opportunity to thrive. 

Join us for our third annual conference for a day of learning, growth, and connection. We will hear from an array of presenters about their stories and strategies in the effort to create a culture of belonging.

 

Click here to access the conference schedule.   

 

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For questions, concerns and accomodation requests, please contact Staff Council at staffcoucil@asu.edu. 

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