Bias Education at Elon University
Bias Education (BE) at Elon University
As part of Elon’s bias response system, the Office of Inclusive Excellence, Education and Development (OIEED) offers educational opportunities that aim to proactively reduce identity-based bias and bias-related incidents. The OIEED offers a series of Bias Education (BE) workshops under the following themes: BE Aware, BE Accountable and BE Advocates.
BE workshops are regularly offered to Elon University community members, and departments and groups can request BE workshops by using the Division of Inclusive Excellence request for services form.
BE Aware
Learning goals in these workshops include (but are not limited to):
- Identify personal bias attitudes and actions within themselves
- Recognize multiple forms of implicit and explicit identity-based bias
Workshop Examples:
- Unlearning Bias
- Understanding Intersectionality
BE Accountable
Learning goals in these workshops include (but are not limited to):
- Increase their awareness to identifying identity-based bias
- Understand how to address bias-related incidents
Workshop Examples:
- Recognizing and Addressing Microaggressions
- Identifying and Responding to Bias
- Understand Bias Education and Response process at Elon
BE Advocates
Learning goals in these workshops include (but are not limited to):
- Understand the foundations of anti-bias advocacy
- Explore resources and strategies to promote anti-bias and inclusion in respective departments and offices
Workshop Examples:
- Shifting Department and Campus Culture
- Power, Privilege, and Positionality
- Cultural Humility
Fall 2024 Workshops
For Faculty Staff
Understanding Bias Education and Responses (BE Accountable; Virtual Series)
- Tuesday, September 24: 11:00 am (REGISTER HERE)
- Wednesday, October 16; 2:00 pm (REGISTER HERE)
- (Please note: Phoenix Cash will be provided to cover one lunch at an Elon Dining Hall for individuals who pre-register and attend.)
For Students:
TBD