RISE Diversity Leadership Program
Co-Sponsored by LeadUH and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion
New this year, in partnership with the Center for Student Involvement LeadUH Series, CDI offers an introductory (level 1) diversity certificate program, RISE. RISE is an introductory (level 1) diversity certificate program for students. The program provides engaging workshops and programs aimed at increasing students’ knowledge and understanding of their own culture and the culture of others. Improvement in these areas enhance students’ ability to effectively engage and work with diverse populations.
Benefits of Participating
- Gain marketable skills needed to work on a diverse team for future internship and employment opportunities
- Increase your cultural understanding of self and others
- Receive plaque and recognition at the annual Spring Campus Leaders Ceremony
Core Courses (Required)
2/12/2020
3:00 PM, Student Center South; Bayou City Room
4/10/2020
3:00 PM, Student Center South; Bayou City Room
What does diversity even mean, and why does it matter? This workshop will discuss the meaning of diversity and explore the multiple diversities that exist. Participants will also identify the relevance of their own cultural identities and leave with an enhanced understanding of how to embrace diversity in order to work more effectively across difference.
2/6/2020
3:00 PM, Student Center North, SGA Senate Chamber
3/26/2020
12:00 PM, Student Center South, Bayou City Room
This workshop will focus on why language is important and how the words we use affect our perceptions and can sometimes influence our environment.
2/20/2020
12:00 PM, Student Center South: Heights Room
4/7/2020
1:00 PM, Student Center South: Heights Room
This workshop explores dynamics of power and privilege, its effect on others and society, and ways we can change our behavior in becoming better allies to alleviate barriers.
Electives
Participants may choose from any of the following options to complete 1 elective credit required for the RISE program. Workshops cannot be repeated for multiple credits. All programs marked with a * are hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion.
Center for Diversity and Inclusion Workshops and Programs
3/3/2020
2:00 PM, Student Center South; Skyline Room
4/23/2020
4:00 PM, Student Center South; Heights Room
2/13/2020
12:00pm, Student Center South: Bayou City Room
Diversity 201 allows participants to enhance their knowledge of cultural and personal identity and intersectionality. Diversity 201 is a workshop designed to expound upon topics discussed in Diversity 101. It is encouraged for participants to attend Diversity 101 before participating in this workshop.
2/4/2020
2:00pm, Student Center South, Heights Room
4/21/2020
2:00pm, Student Center South, Skyline Room
Thursday, February 20th
8:00AM – 12:00PM, Student Center South: Bayou City Room
Cougar Ally Training teaches participants to create an accepting campus environment for UH’s LGBTQ population. Registration is required to attend this event.
Friday, April 10
12:45PM – 4:00PM, Student Center South: Downtown Room
Cougar Ally Training teaches participants to create an accepting campus environment for UH’s LGBTQ population. Registration is required to attend this event.
Thursday, February 27th
6:00PM – 8:00PM, Student Center South: Ballroom
Come get boogie with us at Dance Fusion: Thursday Night Fever. Learn about the origins of disco culture and enjoy your time at our dance social.
Friday, March 27th
10:00AM – 3:00PM, Student Center South
The Empower Conference will provide the opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to build their leadership presence, understand gender-related leadership issues, and build a foundation for continued leadership development and success.
Friday, April 3rd
9:00AM – 4:00PM, Student Center South: Ballroom
Diversity Institute is a one-day diversity conference featuring lunch with a keynote speaker, educational sessions for students, staff, and faculty. This year’s theme is Ally (n): More than an Identity, but a Lifelong Process.
Capstone
In order to complete the RISE program, participants must complete a 2 hour service project sponsored by the Metropolitan Volunteer Program (MVP), and a reflection paper that connects information from core courses to the service project. Please contact Nyocia Edwards at nedward4@Central.UH.EDU for more information.
The capstone paper is a 1-2 page reflection paper that should answer the following questions:
- Share your biggest takeaway from attending the workshops or events (4-5 sentences)
- Please summarize your volunteer experience and how the information/principals you learned during the workshops connects with your experience (4-5 sentences)
- Articulate how your new knowledge will benefit you as a leader on campus or within your future career (4-5 sentences)
- Please explain how you plan to use the information presented at workshops or events to foster an inclusive campus community (4-5 sentences)