Location
Russell Union
Summary
The mission of the D.I.F. Conference is to create an opportunity to openly talk, listen and learn about issues related to diversity, inclusion and fairness. Additionally, we have set forth the following goals for DIF: (1) Develop an understanding of diversity, inclusion and fairness (Think). (2) Increase awareness of one’s identities, biases and privileges (Think). (3) Understand the value of inclusivity and how individual actions impact our environments (Create). (4) Engage in Intergroup Dialogue to understand the effects of marginalization in order to create safe and inclusive environments (Create). (5) Identify and develop the necessary skills to create positive and strategic change (Be). (6) Challenge each other to acknowledge and expand the boundaries of our comfort zones To think, create and be DIF, it is necessary for one to show up as their true authentic selves, own their truths and be willing to share that truth with others in attempt to better understand one another and to use this understanding to shape your environments. This is where social justice meets diversity. This is how we impact change.
Start Date
4-8-2017 7:00 AM
Recommended Citation
Georgia Southern University Multicultural Student Center, "D.I.F. Conference Program" (2017). The D.I.F. Conference. 1.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/dif/2017/2017/1
D.I.F. Conference Program
Russell Union
The mission of the D.I.F. Conference is to create an opportunity to openly talk, listen and learn about issues related to diversity, inclusion and fairness. Additionally, we have set forth the following goals for DIF: (1) Develop an understanding of diversity, inclusion and fairness (Think). (2) Increase awareness of one’s identities, biases and privileges (Think). (3) Understand the value of inclusivity and how individual actions impact our environments (Create). (4) Engage in Intergroup Dialogue to understand the effects of marginalization in order to create safe and inclusive environments (Create). (5) Identify and develop the necessary skills to create positive and strategic change (Be). (6) Challenge each other to acknowledge and expand the boundaries of our comfort zones To think, create and be DIF, it is necessary for one to show up as their true authentic selves, own their truths and be willing to share that truth with others in attempt to better understand one another and to use this understanding to shape your environments. This is where social justice meets diversity. This is how we impact change.
