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Diversity Training
Each year , the Academic Diversity Outreach Specialist organizes college-wide diversity training for faculty and staff that focuses on strengthening cultural competencies . During the past two years , the College has hosted the following trainings with 30-50 % of staff in attendance .
Microaggression Training
Explores the subtle ways that racial , ethnic , gender and other stereotypes can surface in a diverse culture . Participants learn about different types of microaggressions , explore complexities of intent versus impact , and learn strategies for avoiding unintentional microaggressions as well as how to address those that arise .
Safe Space Ally Training
Aims to equip students , faculty and staff with tools to create safe spaces and welcoming environments for LGBTQ students on campus . Participants have the opportunity to confront the idea of privilege , learn about the LGBTQ community , interact with students who identify as LGBTQ , and
obtain the tools to develop plans for making a difference in their departments and with student interactions .
Gratitude Boards
April was designated Gratitude Graffiti Month throughout the Kent State community . Staff set up gratitude graffiti stops at three locations in our business building . Faculty , staff , and students posted colorful notes highlighting things for which they are grateful - which included a variety of shout-outs to those who had extended help to others .
Climate Survey
In March 2016 , Kent State University launched data collection for a university-wide Climate Study . In January 2017 , results were compiled and presented both by university and by college ( with 12 colleges represented ). Our College ranked first or second in the following areas related to staff : supervisors provide job / career advice , supervisors provide resources to pursue professional development opportunities , and supervisors provide ongoing feedback . Our faculty are more comfortable with climate and less likely to experience exclusionary behavior than faculty in any other colleges . Our college ranked first in the following areas related to faculty : faculty believe their workload is reasonable professional development resources are adequate .