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SDES DIVERSITY EDUCATION PROGRAM CATALOG

Student Development & Enrollment Services

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

SDES Diversity Framework & Learning Outcomes

Ways to Earn DEUs

Frequently Asked Questions

Phase I & Phase II

Staff Curriculum Overview

UCF SDES Diversity Education

INTRODUCTION

â€œ To be more inclusive and diverse is one of the key goals of the university. Our diversity work is guided by the core values anchored in the tenets of the UCF Creed: Integrity, Scholarship, Community, Creativity and Excellence. SDES is committed to challenging ourselves daily to live the creed. The SDES Diversity Education program is a way for us to strengthen our commitment to the core values that guide our conduct, performance and decisions. I would like to thank the DEU Planning Committee and all SDES employees for their commitment to this very important initiative.â€?

Maribeth Ehasz, Vice President Student Development and Enrollment Services

UCF SDES Diversity Education

FRAMEWORK FRAMEWORK & & LEARNING LEARNING OUTCOMES OUTCOMES

  SDES SDES Diversity Diversity Framework Framework The The Student Student Development Development and and Enrollment Enrollment Services Services Division Division at at the the University University of of Central Central Florida Florida is is committed committed to to providing providing a a culturally culturally competent competent and and safe safe environment environment in in which which all all employees employees and and students students embrace embrace the the similarities similarities and and differences differences we we share. share. Diversity Diversity and and inclusion inclusion are are critical critical to to an an individual’s individual’s holistic holistic development. development. SDES SDES provides provides the the framework framework for for creating creating and and fostering fostering a a campus-wide campus-wide inclusive inclusive environment. environment. We We endeavor endeavor to to foster foster an an inclusive inclusive environment environment through through our our hiring hiring processes, processes, trainings, trainings, self-exploration self-exploration opportunities opportunities and and the the development development of of culturally culturally competent competent SDES SDES faculty, faculty, staff staff and and students. students. SDES SDES provides provides facilities facilities and and continuous continuous programs programs supportive supportive of of the the UCF UCF community. community. Our Our diversity diversity work work is is guided guided by by the the core core values values anchored anchored in in the the tenets tenets of of the the UCF UCF Creed: Creed: Integrity, Integrity, Scholarship, Scholarship, Community, Community, Creativity Creativity and and Excellence. Excellence.

  SDES SDES Diversity Diversity Education Education Units Units Learning Learning Outcomes Outcomes

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INTEGRITY: INTEGRITY: Will Will acknowledge acknowledge the the diversity diversity of of a a person’s person’s thoughts thoughts and and actions actions within within the the work work environment. environment.

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SCHOLARSHIP: SCHOLARSHIP: Will Will actively actively commit commit to to the the continuous continuous learning learning and engagement of diverse communities. and engagement of diverse communities.

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COMMUNITY: COMMUNITY: Will Will be be able able to to understand understand and and apply apply the the importance importance of of respecting respecting diverse diverse people people and and perspectives. perspectives.

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CREATIVITY: CREATIVITY: Will Will be be able able to to create create a a personal personal diversity diversity education plan. education plan.

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EXCELLENCE: EXCELLENCE: Will Will commit commit to to achieve achieve excellence excellence by by completing completing a a minimum minimum of of 8 8 Diversity Diversity Education Education Units Units annually. annually.

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WAYS TO EARN DIVERSITY EDUCATION UNITS

Attend diversity workshops offered by Student Development and Enrollment Services or the Office of Diversity & Inclusion course offerings.

Attend a diversity related conference. Must submit a reflection paper and connect your experience to a learning outcome or the diversity framework. (Reflection papers should be 1 page in length, 12-point font, and double spaced. Reflection papers must be submitted no later than 30 calendar days after the event date.)

Facilitate a diversity related presentation at a conference. (Provide a copy of your program proposal for review.)

Publish a diversity related article(s) in an academic journal(s). (Provide a link to the published article or email the article to: SDESDEU@ucf.edu)

Participate in diversity related webinar(s). (SDES employees may be required to complete a post quiz and/or submit a 1 page summary.)

Participate in campus diversity celebration(s) or event(s), such as workshops during Diversity Week, LGBTQ+ History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and Black History Month. (Submit reflection paper.)

Participate in SDES sponsored courses (i.e., Safe Zone Series, Accessibility and Inclusiveness Series, and selected NASPA webinars or any course offering from Office of Diversity and Inclusion listings).

UCF SDES Diversity Education

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 Why are SDES employees expected to participate in DEU trainings? UCF stands for opportunity. Diversity and inclusion are key factors that make our university such a great success story in higher education. To be more inclusive and diverse is one of the key goals of the university. Diversity benefits all of us.

 What is the purpose of Diversity Education Training? The purpose of Diversity Education Training is to increase SDES employees’ cultural awareness, knowledge, communication and respect for individual similarities and differences. This will help to promote a better campus environment for employees

 How many DEUs are required annually? Each employee is expected to complete 8 hours of DEUs annually (January through December).

 Will DEUs earned prior to 2016 be eligible to be counted towards the 8 annual DEU expectation? For Phase II certification, DEU will only accept credits taken for trainings after 2013.

 Who will be responsible for tracking DEUs? Each employee will be responsible for ensuring all courses/trainings completed are reflected within their training transcript. If a course is not entered, employees should contact: SDESDEU@ucf.edu for assistance.

UCF SDES Diversity Education

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 How will the verification process work for DEUs? SDES employees should send training transcripts to their supervisor. Supervisors will forward the training transcript to the DEU program for verification. Once the employee has achieved the required number of DEUs for each level completion, a verification email will be sent to the employee and supervisor.

 Can SDES employees earn DEU credits for work related presentations? Employees may not earn DEUs if the presentation is a function of their current job responsibilities.

 What if I am unable to complete 8 DEUs annually? Employees should work with their supervisor to find a reasonable solution and develop a reasonable plan towards earning the 8 DEUs annually. Please note: Failure to meet the DEU standards may be reflected in an employee’s annual performance appraisal.

 What is the process for submitting trainings/presentations for DEU credit? To receive credit for DEU trainings and activities, you will need to complete the DEU certification form located under the forms section of the DEU website at: www.sdes.ucf.edu/deu.

 How will I know if my conference presentation counts towards DEUs? To verify DEUs, employees can submit a copy of the program proposal and presentation for review and submit the DEU certification form to: SDESDEU@ucf.edu. Allow 14 business days for approval process.

UCF SDES Diversity Education

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 Where can I find the Diversity Certification Form? The Diversity Certification Form is located under the forms section of the DEU website at: www.sdes.ucf.edu/deu

 If an employee completes the same training each year, can they earn units each time? Employees may only earn DEUs once for a specific training course.

UCF SDES Diversity Education

STAFF CURRICULUM PHASE I & II

Phase I: Core Courses Phase I core courses are the foundation for the SDES

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ABCs of Diversity (3 hours) required

Diversity Education Curriculum. Phase I core courses

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Diversity Certificate Series

are offered by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion in partnership with the Division of Student Development

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and Enrollment Services

Inclusive Communication (3 hours) required

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Understanding Power and Privilege (3 hours) required

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New Employee Orientation (On-line Module)

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Two Electives from Phase II (SDES) or ODI Course Offerings

Phase II: Diversity Education Unit Levels Phase II of the SDES Diversity Education Curriculum

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Bronze: Phase I (Core Courses)

allows participants a flexible approach to continue

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Silver: 8 hours DEUs

diversity and inclusion training. DEUs will be awarded

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Gold: 16 hours DEUs

to staff and students who complete diversity training

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Black: 24 hours DEUs

options. Participants will earn 1 DEU for each hour

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Platinum: 32 hours DEUs

completed. Phase II course offerings may be taken from the SDES Phase II curriculum and ODI course offerings. Employees and students will receive

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incentives for earning DEUs each semester. DEUs will roll over each academic year.

SDES requires 8 hours of DEUs annually [1 hour=1 DEU]

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Attending a diversity related conference session (cannot request more than 4 DEUs from the conference)

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Read a written work that pertains to diversity and inclusion (cannot request more than 2 DEUs)

UCF SDES Diversity Education

STAFF CURRICULUM (1 OF 2) OVERVIEW

SDES INstitute | June 6 | Student Union • Got DEU’s (8:45–9:30 AM) • Identities and the Workplace (8:45–9:30 AM) • When Free Speech Comes to Campus (10:35–11:20 AM) • Unlocking Gen Z: Understanding and Engaging with the iGeneration (10:35–11:20 AM) • Baker Acts, Homelessness, and Crisis…Oh My! (12:10–12:55 PM) • Coming Out with a More Inclusive LGBTQ+ College Environment (2:00–2:45 PM) • Supporting Diverse Student Populations through Group Therapy – Challenges and Successes (2:00–2:45 PM) • Not From the Same Mold: Differences/Similarities of Veterans and Adult Learners (2:00–2:45 PM)

UCF Employee Registration: MyUCF under Employee Self Service (request training enrollment), course number DIV033 (LGBTQ+ 101) and DIV241 (Advocates).

WEBINARS When Basic Needs Aren’t so Basic: Creating a Complement of Supports on Campus that Address Student Homelessness, Food Insecurity and Financial Crisis (1.5 Hours) Abstract: Research suggests that up to two in three students are food insecure and about half are housing insecure, with 13-14% being homeless (Goldrick-Rab, Richardson, & Hernandez, 2017). To help students focus on their academic success, support must be provided. Additionally, lawmakers are creating policy mandates to compel colleges to take action. This session reviews ways to serve these struggling students. Options will be presented along with practical tips to overcome barriers to creating and implementing these options. (Source: NASPA, 2018) June 28, 2018 | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm | Teaching Academy, Room 302

UCF SDES Diversity Education

STAFF STAFF CURRICULUM (2 of OF2) 2) OVERVIEW

Diversity Education Webinar Series Roles for Men in Ensuring Gender Equity and the Advancement of Women to Senior Leadership (1.5 Hours) •

LATINX/A/O Knowledge Community Webinar: A Start to Inclusivity

Abstract: Women earn degrees than men across all levels of higher education, they | May 31more | (1.5 Hours) remain underrepresented in a range of senior leadership roles on college campuses. Even Warning: How to Identify and Respond to Workplace • Trigger in student affairs, women’s representation in senior leadership roles is not proportionate Microaggressions | July 5professionals. | (1.5 Hours) to the sex distribution of entry-level Men are largely responsible for these inequities. In this session, presenters will acknowledge women’s agency in their • Race Dynamics and Racism on Today’s Campus: Engaging the Community professional advancement, while simultaneously identifying important roles for men in to Reduce Acts of Hate and Improve Cultural Competency ensuring gender |equity? (Source: July 26 | (1.5 Hours) NASPA, 2015) 2018and | 2:00 – 3:30 pm | Student Union, Engagement Room 223 Men30, of Color Theirpm Unique Needs: Strategies for Support, •June and Completion | August 9 | (1.5 Hours)

ONLINE PROGRAMMING Kognito An aviator/simulation online tool that allows users to enter a virtual environment and engage in role-play conversations with emotionally-responsive virtual humans. Through practice and receiving personalized feedback, users learn and assess their competency to lead similar conversations in real life. Key models and techniques include motivational interviewing, shared decision-making, emotional self-regulation, empathy, empathic accuracy, and reappraisal strategy. Key learning and assessment principles include hands-on-practice, contextual learning, personalized feedback, storytelling, and casebased approach. Just sign up here https://www.kognitocampus.com/ and use the Enrollment Key: centralflorida (participants will earn 1.5hrs DEU per completion of each module- LGBTQ and Student Veteran to earn a total of 3hrs)

Therapy Assisted Online (TAO) An interactive, web-based program that provides assistance to help overcome anxiety, depression, relationships/communication, and substance use concerns. You can choose to view short, but helpful videos, take part in brief exercises, use logs to track moods and progress, and have access to a Mindfulness Library. You will have access to highly effective therapeutic modules 24/7. You can sign up any time of day or night and obtain immediate access to helpful information. Enter your UCF email address, enrollment key, and other basic information. For UCF Staff and Faculty, enter: Help44Helper! Your enrollment key is entered only once, upon registering. Agree to TAO services. Check your UCF email to finish your account set up. UCF SDES Diversity Diversity Education Education

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University of Central Florida Division of Student Development and Enrollment Services P.O. Box 163244 Orlando, FL 32816-3244

GOT DEUs? Diversity Education Units

Tel: 407.823.0032 | Fax: 407.823.0033 Email: SDESDEU@ucf.edu Web: www.sdes.ucf.edu/deu

Student Development & Enrollment Services