WORKSHOP 2: BEING AN INCLUSIVE PASS LEADER/AMBASSADOR PASS Leader Conference 2016

@passbrighton #PASSBrighton Gain points by texting: Outline/Aims Understanding unconscious bias Reflecting on our own bias and assumptions How to be an inclusive PASS Leader

Remember this?!? What colours do you see? #PASSBrighton

Unconscious bias refers to a bias that we are unaware of, and which happens outside of our control. It is a bias that happens automatically and is triggered by our brain making quick judgments and assessments of people and situations, influenced by our background, cultural environment and personal experiences. (ECU: 2013 Unconscious bias in higher education)  Everyone is susceptible to unconscious biases.  As unconscious biases arise outside of conscious awareness, they do not necessarily align with individuals’ openly-held beliefs.  Our unconscious biases are not permanent; they are malleable and can be changed by devoting intention, attention, and time to developing new associations. See page 27 in you Workbook for more information.

TIME TO REFLECT What judgements/bias thoughts have you made about students? Why do you think you have made those judgements? What other things can you be biased about? Have you ever been on the receiving end of someone else’s unconscious bias? Page 29 in Workbook

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THE UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON STATISTICS Take a photo of your workbook and put it on Instagram/tweet it to gain points! #PASSBrighton #yourteamname 42% of black students said the curriculum did not reflect issues of diversity, equality and discrimination. 33% of black students they did not feel able to bring their perspectives as black students in to lectures, seminars and tutorials. Almost one in four women do not feel confident to speak up in seminars. One in 10 trans students never feel comfortable to speak up in class. Disabled people consistently report being less satisfied with their education than non- disabled people (NSS). There is currently a 16.1% gap between the numbers of 2:1 or higher degrees awarded to BME (Black & Minority Ethnic) students. More non-disabled people achieve a first/ 2:1 than disabled qualifiers.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE?  Try to see the people as individuals, and not as a collection of categories and labels. Be open-minded that you do have an unconscious bias.  Communication, adapt/be mindful of the way you and others communicate, including your body language.  Be aware of how the environment influences you, this includes the media, culture and society. More information page 30

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU COULD DO TO BE AN INCLUSIVE PASS LEADER/AMBASSADOR #PASSBrighton Strategy card number 22: Think-Pair-Share Page 30 in Workbook for more information

Working inclusively How will you ensure you are being inclusive?

Gain points by texting: #PASSBrighton  A Working Agreement can be a helpful way to decide as a group about some principles that you will uphold as a group through the way you conduct yourselves. See page 30 in Handbook for more information.  PASS facilitates people to work together inclusively, with others they might not usually choose to work with or befriend.

REFLCTION What aspects of this workshop have you found most challenging and why? Whilst all of the inclusive practice tips are important, which ones do you think you will need to make a conscious effort to apply in your role as a PASS leader? Write in your workbook – page 35.

Gain points by texting: #PASSBrighton Support and Resources Student Services- Counselling Team Student Support and Guidance Tutor PASS Supervisor Personal Tutor Equality and Diversity Team Students’ Union Sabbatical Interns/Reps for diversity ASK Website PASS Intern (Terri)