SMART Workshop Series

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Each year, the Division provides a series of interactive, 75-minute workshops designed to get learners thinking about the fundamentals of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work at our institutions. These workshops provide opportunities to gain knowledge, build community, and practice skills alongside your peers to advance your DEI practice and grow both personally and professionally. 

Click on a topic below to view dates and register, or request programming for your specific unit or department by filling out the VCU Inclusive Excellence Request Form.

Upcoming Workshops

Accessibility & Accommodation: Building barrier-free environments for all to succeed

Apply a social justice framework to access issues and gain essential tools for creating spaces—virtual or in-person—that are inclusive, accessible, and open to all.

Tuesday, November 19, at 3:30pm
Wednesday, November 20, at 12:00pm
Thursday, November 21, at 12:30pm

Register for Accessibility & Accommodation Workshop

Improving Relationships: Mitigating bias, fostering healthy interactions across difference

Consider foundational strategies for communicating across difference, preventing harm, and fostering cultures of respect and inclusion. The Social Identity workshop is strongly suggested as a pre-requisite. 

Tuesday, February 4, at 3:30pm
Wednesday, February 5, at 12:00pm
Thursday, February 6, at 12:30pm

Register for Improving Relationships Workshop

Transformation: Moving beyond inclusion, making structural change in our work

Move from “addition” to “transformation” in your inclusion work, deconstructing existing practices and working with peers to build something new.

Tuesday, March 4, at 3:30pm
Wednesday, March 5, at 12:00pm
Thursday, March 6, at 12:30pm

Register for Transformation Workshop