Professional Development Workshops

The UDiversity Educational Institute provides a schedule of workshops and other programs to help increase cultural competency across the campus. Many of these trainings are open to the entire campus community, and some are created with specific audiences in mind. Additionally, targeted workshops or trainings may be requested to meet a department or team’s specific needs. 

Workshops may be held in person or online via Zoom technology, and are typically about two hours long. 

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Upcoming workshops

Nov
8
Fri
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the fall 2024 semester schedule is as follows:
Friday, Nov 8
Tuesday, Dec 3
Friday, Dec 6

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Nov
11
Mon
12:00pm - 1:30pm

UDiversity Educational Institute and The University Counseling Center presents Racial Healing Circles. In this workshop, participants will acknowledge the harm of historical and systemic racial injustices, learn effective communication skills to foster empathy, learn active listening skills to create a safe space for open dialogue on sensitive racial issues, and develop an action plan for ongoing commitment to racial healing and social justice.

CLOSED EVENT INVITE ONLY

For more information or to register, contact Jen Smith, Jsmith96@binghamton.edu

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events.  Please contact Dr. Ada Robinson-Perez, (arobins@binghamton.edu, 607-777-3660) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

Nov
12
Tue
2:00pm - 3:30pm
UU324

Building Bridges to Cultural Competence Phase III is a workshop presented by the Binghamton University UDiversity Educational Institute. In this workshop participants will become more culturally competent by developing mechanisms for individuals to become change agents and upstanders.

This event is for staff and faculty.

For more information or to register, contact Jen Smith, jsmith96@binghamton.edu

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events.  Please contact Dr. Ada Robinson-Perez, (arobins@binghamton.edu, 607-777-3660) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

Nov
14
Thu
12:00pm - 1:30pm

This hybrid four-part series covers topics including Creating a Shared Dialogue; Evaluating the Syllabus; The Need for Dialogue; Managing Classroom Disruptions and Incivility; Universal Design for Learning, Ensuring Academic Success by Exploring how We, as Instructors, Motivate Students to Learn and more. Participants will attend one session each month. Each session is offered in-person and via Zoom to accommodate faculty across all Binghamton University campuses. Lunch will be provided for in-person participants but space is limited and an RSVP is required. Our November session will be facilitated by guest presenter. Please join us for an amazing series this fall. There are two dates offered each month from September to December.

 Food Provided (This is a Lunch & Learn, hybrid event. RSVP is required. Lunch is provided for participants attending in-person and space is limited for virtual attendees. )


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Nov
19
Tue
4:30pm - 6:00pm
UU324

Building Bridges to Cultural Competence Phase I is a workshop presented by the Binghamton University UDiversity Educational Institute. In this workshop participants will become more culturally competent by becoming knowledgeable about perspectives, barriers, microaggressions, and bias. 


This event is open to  students

For more information or to register, contact Jen Smith, jsmith96@binghamton.edu

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events.  Please contact Dr. Ada Robinson-Perez, (arobins@binghamton.edu, 607-777-3660) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. 
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual

Restorative Practices are transformative approaches that foster healthy relationships and promote student accountability in campus communities. This interactive training is designed to immerse participants in the principles and strategies of Restorative Practices, emphasizing its impact on campus life, particularly within the classroom setting. Attendees will engage with culturally responsive teaching methodologies, partake in evidence-based restorative activities. The ultimate goal is to equip educators with the tools to implement a restorative culture of care that can enhance student engagement, accountability, and academic success.

This event is for students, staff and faculty.

For more information or to register, contact Jen Smith, jsmith96@binghamton.edu

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events.  Please contact Dr. Ada Robinson-Perez, (arobins@binghamton.edu, 607-777-3660) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

Nov
20
Wed
11:00am - 12:00pm
UUW324
Nov
25
Mon
12:00pm - 1:30pm
UU324

This hybrid four-part series covers topics including Creating a Shared Dialogue; Evaluating the Syllabus; The Need for Dialogue; Managing Classroom Disruptions and Incivility; Universal Design for Learning, Ensuring Academic Success by Exploring how We, as Instructors, Motivate Students to Learn and more. Participants will attend one session each month. Each session is offered in-person and via Zoom to accommodate faculty across all Binghamton University campuses. Lunch will be provided for in-person participants but space is limited and an RSVP is required. Our November session will be facilitated by guest presenter. Please join us for an amazing series this fall. There are two dates offered each month from September to December.

Food Provided (This is a Lunch & Learn, hybrid event. RSVP is required. Lunch is provided for participants attending in-person and space is limited for virtual attendees. )

This event is for staff and faculty.

For more information or to register, contact Jen Smith, jsmith96@binghamton.edu

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events.  Please contact Dr. Ada Robinson-Perez, (arobins@binghamton.edu, 607-777-3660) to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. 

Dec
3
Tue
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the fall 2024 semester schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, Dec 3
Friday, Dec 6

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Dec
6
Fri
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the fall 2024 semester schedule is as follows:
Friday, Dec 6

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Jan
8
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:


Wednesday, Jan 8Thursday, Jan 9Thursday, Feb 6Friday, Feb 7Thursday, Mar 6Friday, Mar 7Thursday, Apr 10Friday, Apr 11Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, May 7Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Jan
9
Thu
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:

Thursday, Jan 9Thursday, Feb 6Friday, Feb 7Thursday, Mar 6Friday, Mar 7Thursday, Apr 10Friday, Apr 11Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, May 7Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Feb
6
Thu
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Feb 6Friday, Feb 7Thursday, Mar 6Friday, Mar 7Thursday, Apr 10Friday, Apr 11Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, May 7Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Feb
7
Fri
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:Friday, Feb 7Thursday, Mar 6Friday, Mar 7Thursday, Apr 10Friday, Apr 11Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, May 7Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Mar
6
Thu
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Mar 6Friday, Mar 7Thursday, Apr 10Friday, Apr 11Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, May 7Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Mar
7
Fri
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:
Friday, Mar 7Thursday, Apr 10Friday, Apr 11Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, May 7Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Apr
10
Thu
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:
Thursday, Apr 10Friday, Apr 11Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, May 7Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Apr
11
Fri
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:
Friday, Apr 11Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, May 7Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
May
6
Tue
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, May 6Wednesday, May 7Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
May
7
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, May 7Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Jun
3
Tue
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, Jun 3Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Jun
4
Wed
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Zoom
Search Committee Orientation training is required for all faculty and staff on campus search committees and should be updated every two years. The training is conducted via Zoom and reviews all search forms and procedures for our current process, including unconscious bias in the hiring process, characteristics of good search committees and the legal framework for Affirmative Action policies and practices in hiring.

Participants need only attend one of the sessions, which accommodates alternate teaching schedules. While DEI plans to move the search process online, we will continue to provide training for search committee members. RSVP via B-Engaged under Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion OR search DEI Search Committee Orientation and choose a workshop that works for you. Registrants will receive training materials prior to the workshop. All trainings take place between 1 and 3 p.m., and the spring 2025 semester schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, Jun 4

Binghamton University is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. Please contact the Office of the Vice President, DEI at dei@binghamton.edu or call 607-777-4775 to request accommodations. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Submit a workshop request