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Diversity Awareness Perceptions Among University Support Staff
Type of Presentation
Roundtable Discussion (45 minutes)
Session Abstract
Research conducted at a land grant university identified themes centered around diversity awareness perceptions among classified support staff. themes included; positional power, ageism, 'the good old boy' network and racism.
Target Audience
This session will benefit university or organizations with staff interested in understanding the impact diversity perceptions or the lack of could have in the workplace. The research may be applicable to individuals working along side co-workers as well as managers and upper level administrators interested in the growth and well-being of their organization. The perception of inclusion and exclusion are discussed throughout the study as it is described by the participants. The conclusions of the study are transferrable to public or private organizations with large or small human capital.
Learning Outcomes
Information obtained from this session will be beneficial to employees and managers a like. The research recommendations encourages inclusion, communication, accountability and educating employees within the workforce about issues surrounding diversity awareness. Individuals attending this session will have an opportunity to hear data transcribed from actual interviews describing various instances of racism or discrimination. The learning component will enable others to understand the need to understand white privilege and the impact it can have in the workplace.
Session Description
The developmental needs of the adult learner should carry into the workplace and employers must remain aware of the need to understand how employees learn in various ways and require multiple methods of delivery. Once this is understood, less time will be consumed terminating potentially good employees and repeating the hiring process in search of that perfect employee. In addition, there is a need for understanding within the workplace that employees may have different cultural beliefs that extend through gender differences and those beliefs should be respected. There is also a need to educate individuals about disabilities of others within workforce and discourage discrimination caused due to a lack of knowledge.
Efforts are made to try to schedule sessions on the day preferred by the Primary Presenter, though this cannot be guaranteed. Please check your preference.
Thursday November 7
Primary Presenter
Dr. Cheryl Grice, Kansas State University
Work Title
Employment Services Administrator