Center for Multicultural and Diversity Education Offers Faculty and Staff Trainings

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Safe Zone Allies Training will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in Arkansas Union 403. Safe Zone Allies is a network of educated and supportive allies for LGBTQ students, faculty and staff at the University of Arkansas. The training is an orientation designed to promote awareness and support of the LGBTQ community by exploring and discussing sexual and gender identities.

An Our Campus Diversity presentation will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, in Arkansas Union 403. This training is an interactive introduction to the University of Arkansas community’s needs and goals for diversity. The presentation is designed to explore the demographics and experiences of our students, staff and faculty, and to foster a climate of inclusion and understanding. The program is designed for new faculty and staff members and is open to any faculty or staff who are interested in contributing to a more inclusive campus.

At the U of A diversity means the inclusion of and respect for the variety of experiences and characteristics that keep our campus community vibrant. We celebrate the many dimensions of ethnicity, age, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, socioeconomic background, personal history and intellectual perspective.

To register for diversity training, please visit the registration schedule page.