Belonging Learning Labs

Module A

Length: 2.5-6 hour session

Workshop Goals:

• Explore components of an inclusive and culturally responsive organization. 
• Develop shared language to discuss belonging and community. 
• Evaluate current operational practices via a shared understanding of Cultural Competency.

Module B

Length: 2-4 hour session

Workshop Goals:

• Distinguish between explicit and implicit biases.
• Explore how implicit biases impact our lived experiences.
• Explore the components and values of inclusive environments to create empowerment and systemic change. 

 Module C

Length: 2-3 hour session

 Workshop Goals:

• Examine how silence prevents meaningful cross-racial dialogue about systems of oppression.
• Engage in reflective and honest discourse to disrupt racist ideologies. 
• Examine the economic, educational, and social effects resulting from silence.

  Module D

Length: 2-6 hour session

Workshop Goals:

• Review important LGBTQ+ vocabulary and the history and rights of the LGBTQ+ community. 
• Discuss how people who fall outside societal norms based on sexual orientation and gender identity are marginalized and bothered. 
• Identify the power of voice for marginalized members of our society via a role-playing activity.

  Module E 

Length: 2-4 hour session

Workshop Goals:

•  Identify the signs of performative allyship to understand the difference between genuine allyship and superficial gestures. 
• Examine the consequences of performative gestures and the erasure of marginalized voices.  
• Identify barriers that hinder progress to develop a clear roadmap for our allyship journey.

  Module F 1.1

Length: 2-3 hour session

Workshop Goals:

• Review the definition and history of “Isms” and "Microaggressions."
•  Review the definition and history of “Microaggressions” first coined by Pierce (1970). 
•  Evaluate language choice to determine if it conveys subliminal ableist, racist, sexist, ageist, heterosexist, classist, xenophobic, or privileged undertones. 

  Module G

Length: 3-6 hour session

Workshop Goals:

• Distinguish between the various expressions of oppression. 
• Examine beliefs, practices, and policies that uphold and enforce the oppression of marginalized people. 
• Unpack the history of power, prejudice, privilege, and oppression that marginalized people have faced. 

   Module H

Length: 2-3 hour session

Workshop Goals:

• Define Anti-racism and explore the historical roots and current manifestations of racism.
• Evaluate practices and policies to ensure they are consistent with diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Module I

Length: 2 hour session

Workshop Goals:

• Differentiate between the roles of bystanders, allies, and advocates.
• Formulate strategies to actively champion DEI initiatives and policies in the workplace.

 Module J 

Length: 2-3 hour session

Workshop Goals:

• Review research on sustaining brave cultures and recommendations for courageous cultures. 
• Examine examples of how leading through vulnerability and authenticity influences our personal and professional lives and ultimately improves performance. 
• Examine strategies and resources to create inclusive and safe communities. 

 Module K

Length: 2 hour session

Workshop Goals:

• Learn frameworks for incorporating equity into everyday leadership decisions.
• Develop action plans for implementing equity principles within their future roles and teams.
•  Understand the impact of systemic racism on decision-making processes. 

 Module P

Length: 2-4 hour session

 Workshop Goals:

• Explore how belonging and community improve employee wellness, engagement, and performance.
• Learn strategies to foster belonging and wellness in the workplace.
•  Apply tools and techniques to build supportive work environments. 

• Dr. Morgan is a passionate, engaging, and high-energy speaker. She has presented at conferences regionally, nationally, and internationally. She is energetic, entertaining, and leaves her crowd wanting more.  One participant said, “she will help you self-evaluate personal perceptions and biases in order to be culturally sensitive and proficient.” 
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• Dr. Morgan is an amazing facilitator and knows how to engage her audience in authentic and purposeful tasks. She is skillful in crafting safe discussions. Participants of her workshop often describe her as authentic, passionate, engaging, and funny. Another participant said, "Dr. Morgan’s workshop was incredibly informative and fascinating."
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