Inclusive Leadership Skill Development NWACUHO 2010 Presented by Clive Pursehouse, Jennifer Connors, Michelle Primley Benton and Katie DeWilde University of Washington

Today’s Session The RA’s role How we developed our program Inclusive Leadership training breakdown Evaluation and lessons learned

Our approach and how we got here Skills Based Training Being the “State” of Washington The RA’s Role Regarding Diversity Issues

Why We Did What We Did Broader, more applicable Social programming approach Addressing everyday bias incidents Integrating into our overall mission

RA Training Session Overview Framing and perspective Identity exploration Strategies for inclusion Enter the RA – skill development Behind closed doors Community development plan

Framing and Perspective Introduction and session overview Framing the conversation Provide perspective

Identity Exploration Identity exploration activity Triggers

Strategies for Inclusion Programming – Bulletin Boards – Floor Decoration Questions Inclusive Leaders Should Ask Small changes – big impact

Tips for Confronting Bias Incidents Explore and inquire Ask open ended questions Discuss impact on community, individual Share your perspective – but do not push your values Suggest how they may change their behavior Be aware of your triggers

“Enter the RA” Video Video production Created four videos: – Sexist language – Racism – The “R” word – Homophobia Video and small group discussion

Follow-Up Focus Group “The videos helped because people get trapped in the idea that we have to say ‘you can’t do that.’” “(for the identity piece) it would have been nice to get a list of common identities like religion, family make-up, etc. It still gives wiggle-room, but sets more structure.” “It was really good to have everyone think about programming…not every program will be one everyone can do, but looking at the sum.”

Where these skills are being used More inclusive social programming Increase in comfort with individual conversations Follow-up in 1:1s Peer mentor

Continued Efforts Mid-year new staff training Monthly newsletter RHSA and Hall Council adaptation

Questions?