Inclusive Excellence Workshop and Lecture Series
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of the Provost co-sponsor the Inclusive Excellence Workshop and Lecture Series for the Ohio University campus community.
The series, currently in its second year, is designed to support OHIO's commitment to building an intentional culture of inclusion, creating an enriching academic experience that expands civic engagement and cultural competency, and ensuring individual success and retention needs of an increasingly diverse community.
Call for Proposals for the 2024-2025 Inclusive Excellence Workshop & Lecture Series
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost invite faculty and staff to submit proposals for the 2024-2025 Inclusive Excellence Workshop & Lecture Series.
The Series, in its third year, is designed to advance Ohio University’s established commitment to inclusive excellence by building an intentional culture of respect, creating an enriching academic experience, and by expanding civic engagement and cultural competency. The Series also provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to share their expertise and help OHIO towards achieving its mission of creating an inclusive culture where everyone is valued and treated with respect and dignity.
The 2024-2025 Inclusive Excellence Workshop & Lecture Series will be offered through two formats: virtual, 55-minute lectures and in-person, 80-minute topics. Topics may include (but are not limited to) sense of belonging, accessibility, diversity of perspectives/approaches, equitable learning outcomes, religious/cultural/cognitive diversity, inclusive pedagogy, and climate/environmental justice. Proposals appropriate for a broad audience including faculty, staff, students, and community members are preferred.
Proposals are due June 15, 2024 and may be submitted online at Submit Proposal
Proposals should include proposed workshop/lecture title, content description, intended audience, intended learning outcomes, and format preference.
The Division of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost will evaluate proposals and fund up to ten (10) proposals for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters. Faculty and staff will be offered a small stipend for designing, delivering, and assessing one workshop/lecture. Proposals will be evaluated and selected by July 15, 2024. The annual Series is scheduled to begin in September 2024.