Workshops and Training
Learning & Development Resources
Workshops & Trainings offered for all students:
Big 8
Understanding social identities is key to fostering inclusive communities and meaningful relationships. This interactive workshop explores The Big 8 social identities (Age, Race, Ethnicity, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Socioeconomic Status, Religion/Spirituality, and Ability)to help participants reflect on their own identities, recognize the role of privilege and marginalization, and develop greater intercultural awareness.
Through guided discussions and activities, attendees will gain insights into how social identities shape experiences and interactions in personal and professional spaces.
For more information, contact Simone Royal, Associate Director, CREDE (sroyal2@elon.edu).
Intro to Asian American History
This introductory workshop takes participants through a brief timeline of how perceptions of Asian Americans evolved over time, and how Asian America came to be.
For more information, contact George Dou, Assistant Director, CREDE (gdou@elon.edu)
Understanding & Exploring Asian American Identity
Building on the previous workshop, participants learn about how Asian identity was shaped in the past, and now in the present. Participants are also guided to explore how the themes of Asian American identity may have impacted their own lives as well.
**Participants are highly encouraged to attend the Intro to Asian American History workshop prior to attending this one if they are new to the topic.
For more information, contact George Dou, Assistant Director, CREDE (gdou@elon.edu)
Supporting Asian American Communities
Building on the previous two workshops, participants learn how they can engage with and support Asian American communities at Elon, or in the wider community. This workshop is best for individuals who may hold specific leadership roles or projects in mind that they would like to direct their learning towards.
For example: student organization leaders, faculty, staff, or other student leadership positions are a good fit to attend this workshop.
**Participants are highly encouraged to attend the Intro to Asian American History workshop prior to attending this one.
For more information, contact George Dou, Assistant Director, CREDE (gdou@elon.edu)