New this year will be a professional development opportunity that will include a four-hour training on cultural proficiency, a networking luncheon and a panel discussion with Minnesota State Chief Diversity Officers. The event is the result of collaboration with the Minnesota State Office of Equity and Diversity, St. Cloud State University Multicultural Student Services and the St. Cloud State University Community Anti-Racism Education (CARE) Initiative. The track theme is “Cultural proficiency and strategic diversity as tools for building a high impact praxis.” Participants will explore the unique power dynamics of culture and race; examine definitions and examples of cultural racism and socialization; explore the dynamics of cultural destructiveness, cultural incapacity, color-blindness and cultural competence; and learn from and network with equity and diversity professionals in education.
Please see https://pid2016.eventbrite.com (Staff Professional Development Track) for registration information to attend this event (Friday, January 29, 2016, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.).