Date: Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:54:06 -0500
From: Elizabeth Pollins <epollins@mtu.edu>
To: acadforum-l@mtu.edu
Subject: Professional Development Training on April 21 and 22

The Student Affairs Professional Development Committee in conjunction
with the Michigan Department of Civil Rights, in partnership with the
Department of Community Health, Crime Victim Services Commission, is
pleased to announce “Building Cultural Competence” and “Hate Crime 101”
training sessions on the campus of Michigan Technological University.

Building Cultural Competence

Topics covered include cultural protocols, cross-cultural communication,
definition and name evolution, the impact of significant historical
civil rights events, cultural characteristics and dispelling myths and
stereotypes that lead to bias and discrimination. This four-hour
presentation concentrates on embracing cultural diversity in the
workplace and will be offered at the following three different times.

Monday, April 21, 2008 - 8:00AM to 12:00PM – MUB Ballroom A

Monday, April 21, 2008 – 1:00PM to 5:00PM – MUB Ballroom A

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 – 8:00AM to 12:00PM – MUB Ballroom A

Hate Crime 101

This two-hour training session is designed to assist crime victim
service providers and law enforcement to better understand how to define
and respond to bias incidents. Participants will specifically learn the
definition of a hate crime and how to use available resources, including
hate crime laws, to respond effectively within the community.

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 – 1:00PM to 3:00PM – MUB Ballroom A

Funding for these sessions has been provided by Affirmative Programs and
the Office of Institutional Diversity.

If you would like to participate in one of these free training sessions,
please visit the Student Affairs Professional Development website:
http://www.sa.mtu.edu/vp/prof_dev/prof_dev.html for details and to
register. The maximum number of participants at each session is 50 so
register early to ensure your participation!

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Elizabeth Pollins     
Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs
Office of Student Affairs
174 Administration Building
Michigan Technological University
Houghton, MI 49931
(906) 487-2465 Phone
(906) 487-3060 Fax