To expand cultural consciousness and competence training at Missouri State, the Division for Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) and other organizations on campus developed efforts and training to be implemented throughout the year. The expanded training includes curricular modifications, participation by the university leadership team in the Facing Racism Institute and increasing … [Read more...] about Expanding cultural consciousness and competence training
Join us as MSU President, Clif Smart, officially opens the 17th annual Public Affairs Conference - The Power of Voice. This kick-off session is in partnership with Dr. Lyle Foster and the Springfield Tough Talks Collaborative. I Have a Strong Voice! And I will use it to...? Tuesday, September 29, 2020 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MSU's Plaster Student Union Theater Free and open to … [Read more...] about Public Affairs Conference Opening Event
The Community Tough Talk Collaborative invites you to a community Tough Talk event facilitated by Dr. Lyle Foster and Dr. Leslie Anderson of MSU and Catalyst Consulting. The series launches during Missouri State University's Public Affairs Conference. ERacism: Action Toward Positive Change Existing disparities are made more apparent during COVID 19 and the pandemic of … [Read more...] about The Community Tough Talk Collaborative hosts community Tough Talk event
What is the Facing Racism Institute? Racism is still a powerful force in our lives and community. The Institute challenges participants of all backgrounds to be part of an equally powerful dialogue. We provide the safe space and neutral guidance needed to help that dialogue emerge. Through presentations and exercises, participants engage in and build a shared understanding … [Read more...] about Facing Racism Institute to be held virtually this fall