Spring Conversation Series 2021

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Please join us for DIRECTO’s 3rd Annual Spring Conversation Series. Each of these events is provided virtually and free of charge thanks to the generous sponsorship of the FSU’s President’s Council on Diversity and Inclusion, The Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs, The College of Business, The Graduate School, and The Congress of Graduate Students (COGS). All students, faculty , staff, postdocs, alumni, and members of the surrounding community are welcome!

Each conversation event falls on the 3rd Friday of the month, from 11:45am-1:30pm via Zoom. You may register for all, or a portion, of each event! Topics & registration links can be found below.

February 19, 2021

Antiracism in Course Content

Talking circle about antiracism in course content presented by:

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Dr. Michelle Kazmer Professor and Associate Dean College of Communication and Information	Dr. Dawn Betts-Green Adjunct Professor School of Information
Malia Bruker Associate Professor School of Communication	Dr. Melissa Gross Professor and Co-Director of Masters in Information Program School of Information
Dr. Don Latham Professor and Education Committee Chair School of Information	Dr. Stephen McDowell Professor School of Communication
Dr. Jessica Wendorf Muhamad Assistant Provost for International Initiatives and Assistant Professor School of Communication

March 19, 2021

Motivation, Identity & Representation

Presentation about the lack of Black and Brown representation in media and subsequent imposter syndrome.

https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1RnlNhpsNk8tQIB

Unfortunately, Rod and Andria are unable to attend the conversation. Jacob will be the sole presenter and we hope that you are able to attend this event and support this outstanding undergraduate!

Rod Kelley FSU Graduate Student College of Education (Educational Leadership and Policy Studies)	Andria Cole FSU Graduate Student Educational Psychology (Learning and Cognition)
Jacob Garcia FSU Undergraduate Student   College of Communication and Information (Dual degrees in digital media production and IT) ​ ​

April 16, 2021

Strategies & Skills for Adapting

Presentation about positioning acculturation strategies for transformation learning and academic success, and mediation skills and tackling bias.

https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51QW25GzDZrc5wN

Dr. Adeola Fayemi Diversity and Inclusion Manager Auburn University

Tye Bourdony JD and CFR

May 21, 2021

Diversity Statements

Presentation about how to prepare diversity statements.

https://fsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5nOlYQbBV4h869

Dr. Laura Reid Marks Assistant Professor College of Education (Counseling Psychology and School Psychology)	Dr. Deborah J. Ebener Professor and Director of Clinical Training  College of Education (Counseling Psychology and School Psychology)
Dr. Deb Osburn Associate Professor College of Education (Counseling Psychology and School Psychology)	Dr. Taylor Thompson Clinical Director of ALEC College of Education (Counseling Psychology and School Psychology)

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Spring Conversation Series Goal

We hope these events will create a safe-space for individuals and groups within the FSU community to discuss issues surrounding diversity, inclusion, and equity. More importantly, we want attendees and participants to walk away from the event with tangible ways to incorporate diversity and inclusion in their research projects and teaching methods.