FREE Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Online Training – Jan. 11, 18, and 25
12/02/21
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges is offering a series of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training workshops free of charge to help community members, local businesses and organizations create an inclusive workplace culture and build the successful teams they need to thrive.
The workshops will be offered online January 11, 18 and 25 from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Can’t make it to all three? No problem. You can register for just one workshop, two or all of the sessions.
This is a great professional development opportunity for individuals, teams or entire organizations. Delivered entirely online, the sessions easily fit into busy work schedules.
According to a study by management consulting company, McKinsey & Company, organizations with a more diverse workforce perform better financially. Creating an environment that embraces a wide range of characteristics, where employees feel included, and are given the same treatment and opportunities for advancement, leads to increased job satisfaction - among a multitude of other benefits.
Nationally recognized presenter, Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández, will help define what diversity means and provide valuable insight into how you can create a more equitable and inclusive environment within your organization.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907 or 563-441-4100
January 11 - Diversity: Let’s Get the Conversation Started!
In this first session, we will define diversity and put the cards on the table. Why is it uncomfortable to talk about diversity? We will talk about the risks, discomforts, perils, and courage associated with engaging in this topic in open public spaces and in our homes. We will also explore the rich mosaic of cultures, identities, histories, struggles, and accomplishments that make us American. The United States is a world superpower, an innovation engine, and leads the world across many industries. Our diversity is our strength!
January 18 - The Pandemic and the Headlines: Shocks and Responses
The pandemic has affected our country unequally. Some lost their jobs, their ability
to provide for themselves and loved ones, or their businesses. Others lacked adequate
healthcare and child care to get back on their feet. In the midst of the suffering,
we also experienced significant racial unrest. This session will provide some tools
for facilitating conversations at the dinner table, in the board room, on the shop
floor, and in Zoom meetings.
January 25 - The Business Case for a More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Work Environment
We are working through a tight labor market and “the great resignation” while also
undergoing significant demographic changes. The data show us that businesses with
a more diverse board and executive team are more profitable. The data also show that
a higher sense of belonging correlates with higher employee retention. Our customer
and client bases, domestic and international, are more diverse, younger, and socially
conscious. This session will focus on the business case for creating a workplace where
all feel welcome.
About the presenter
Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández is a nationally recognized, entrepreneurial, and future-focused
thought leader and former community college president who led institutions in suburban
and rural settings in Massachusetts and New Jersey. Internationally, Yves has served
with the United Nations in Mexico and as a consultant for the Bermuda Ministry of
Education. In March 2018, Diverse Issues in Higher Education named Salomon-Fernández
one of the Top 25 Women in Higher Education. Dr. Salomon-Fernández has served as a
reviewer for the National Science Foundation and Johns Hopkins University Press. A
Corporator for Greenfield Cooperative Bank, Yves is also a member of the Federal Reserve
Bank of Boston’s Community Development Council. She serves as Board member for Cooley
Dickinson Hospital and Mass Humanities both located in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Yves received her undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston
and holds a certificate from the University of Oxford. Her Master’s degree is from
the London School of Economics and her Ph.D. from Boston College. In addition to Haitian
Creole, Dr. Salomon-Fernández is fluent in French and Spanish.
Questions? Call toll-free 1-888-336-3907, email eiccinfo@eicc.edu or contact the college nearest you and ask to speak to an advisor.
- Clinton Community College, 563-244-7000
- Muscatine Community College, 563-288-6000
- Scott Community College, 563-441-4000
t is the policy of Eastern Iowa Community College District not to discriminate in
its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin,
sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual
or potential family, parental or marital status, as required by the Iowa Code §§216.6
and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and
2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational
Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C.
§ 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et
seq.).
If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please
contact EICC’s Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Equity Coordinator, Eastern Iowa
Community College District, 101 West Third Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801, 563-336-5222,
equity@eicc.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of
Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor,
Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730- 1576, TDD
(800) 877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.