 This panel representing all the schools at the University of Rochester, offered concrete examples of how they infuse LGBTQ (the commonly used acronym for
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) research and curriculum into
their classrooms and their teaching practice, from undergraduate programs
through doctoral studies programs. Small group discussion with time for
questions followed the panel presentation.
Presenters:
Ed Brockenbrough, Assistant Professor of Teaching and
Curriculum at the Warner School
BJ Douglass, LCSW, Adjunct Faculty for the Susan B. Anthony
Institute for Gender and Women Studies, and the Warner School
Panel: Anne Nofziger, Chunkit Fung, Craig Sellers, Katherine
Ciesinski, Rachel Remmel, Karen Mackie, Logan Hazen, Jeffrey Tucker, James
Johnson Click here to access the handouts |
 A2: Language in Action: How Conversation Leads to
Institutional Change at the Eastman School of Music
This workshop outlined the Eastman Diversity Committee's evolving
conversation, including the challenges and insights, in defining diversity for
our musical institution. In the musical context, who is underrepresented? This
workshop traced Eastman's conversation, leading to the Dean's proposal of a
revised mission statement to include diversity as a core mission.
Presenters:
Caterina Falli, Associate Professor of English as a Second
Language at the Eastman School of Music
Catherine Branch, Flute; Katherine
Ciesinski, Professor of Voice; John Fetter, Assistant
Professor of Music Education; Ellen Koskoff, Professor of
Ethnomusicology. All the presenters serve on the Eastman Diversity
Committee.
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 A3:Responding to Power Inequities in the Workplace: A Process
Development Case Study
Using an adapted health care quality improvement model, participants processed a case study of an adverse organizational event involving power
inequities and ineffective management that can result in harmful, dissatisfying
outcomes for employees. Participants were invited to develop recommendations
for improving work climates and evaluate the model’s potential utility.
Presenter:
Daryl Sharp, Associate Dean for Faculty Development and
Diversity and a Faculty Diversity Officer in the School of Nursing
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This workshop presented a framework to consider multiple aspects of
diversity, and explore the dynamics of learning and contributing in diverse
communities. Participants left this interactive workshop with an
enhanced ability to understand and enact inclusive practices. Presenters:
Valeria Sinclair-Chapman, Director of
Graduate Programs within the David T. Kearns Center for Leadership and Diversity
in Arts, Sciences and Engineering
Liz Daniele, Academic Adviser within the David T. Kearns
Center
 
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This session explored the experiences of international graduate students
on campus. We highlighted various challenges and discussed how University
divisions approach such issues, which strategies are successful, and where
further development could be helpful. Opportunities were available to
discuss programs and brainstorm future initiatives. Presenters:
Stephanie Beetle, Senior Immigration Advisor, International
Services Office
Panel: John Hain, Logan Hazen, Wendi Heinzelman, Laura Gavigan,
and Linda Lipani |