2015 Provost’s Diversity Institute for Faculty Development; University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh; 2015 Provost’s Diversity Institute for Faculty Development:

"The 2015 Provost’s Diversity Institute for Faculty Development was created to offer University of Pittsburgh faculty the opportunity to increase awareness about diversity and develop the skills needed to teach in a diverse, multicultural environment. Whether it’s expanding your diversity mindfulness in classroom discussions or designing learning activities that incorporate a variety of perspectives, this institute is appropriate for any full-time faculty member who wants to deepen his or her teaching practice. We strongly encourage your participation.

◦Four sessions will be held this summer – the kickoff event and three faculty development sessions. Sign up for one or all four. ◦Open to full-time faculty at all five Pitt campuses.

◦Faculty who participate in a faculty development session (May 15 & 22, May 19 & 20, June 3 & 4) will receive a stipend of $500 per session. Faculty who complete at least two of the three faculty development sessions may apply for additional funding for course materials or activities related to course redesign reflecting what was learned during the institute.

◦Meals will be provided.

◦Faculty from regional campuses should contact the Center for Instructional Development and Distance Education (CIDDE) for more information about a partial travel stipend for travel to Oakland.

Apr 30 & May 1, 2015: “Who Needs This?” An Interactive Theatre Performance on Race Relations on Campus and workshop on Diversity Topics Ben Saypol

May 15 & May 22: Building Faculty Awareness and Capacity – Discovering the Role of Unconscious Bias in Classroom Pedagogy and Dynamics Audrey Murrell

May 19 & 20: An Inclusive Classroom: Practical Lessons and Techniques for Constructing a Truly Open Learning Environment for LGBTQIA Students Susan Marine

June 3 & 4: Race in America Ralph Bangs

REGISTER NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED!

If you have questions about the institute, please contact Jessica Knab at (412) 383-9729 or jck67@pitt.edu."