To facilitate greater diversity, equity, and inclusion at Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai and the University of Notre Dame bring you “Supporting LGBTQI+ Communities on Campus,” a free online discussion that will enable HEIs to learn best practices to create safe spaces and campuses that are supportive of the LGBTQI+ community. The event will offer insight into how HEIs can be more inclusive of faculty, staff, and students from the LGBTQI+ community and how allies can speak up to strengthen acceptance of the community on campuses. Faculty, teachers, professors, and senior administrators from Indian schools, colleges, and universities are invited to participate in this virtual event, which will feature opening remarks by Deputy Consul General Scott Ticknor and input from experts in the field.
Session: Supporting LGBTQI+ Communities on Campus
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. IST
Register: https://bit.ly/Feb8DEI
Key Takeaways
- Participants will learn more about LGBTQI+ communities and their rights in the United States and in India
- Learn to initiate transformation and explain what a “safe space” and “LGBTQI+ friendly campus” looks like
- Panelists will discuss challenges faced by the LGBTQI+ community at higher education institutions and how to address them and support the community
- Discussion of how students, staff, and faculty can work together and channel resources to support community acceptance on campus
Speakers
- Mr. Scott Ticknor, Deputy Consul General of the United States of America in Mumbai
- Dr. Jen Self, Racial and Gender Justice Strategist, Coach, and CEO, Brick 13
- Mr. Bruce Smail, Director of LGBTQ+ Culture Center and Special Assistant to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs, Indiana University at Bloomington
- Dr. Dhiren Borisa, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School
Registration is mandatory.
To facilitate greater diversity, equity, and inclusion at Indian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai and the University of Notre Dame bring you “Supporting LGBTQI+ Communities on Campus,” a free online discussion that will enable HEIs to learn best practices to create safe spaces and campuses that are supportive of the LGBTQI+ community. The event will offer insight into how HEIs can be more inclusive of faculty, staff, and students from the LGBTQI+ community and how allies can speak up to strengthen acceptance of the community on campuses. Faculty, teachers, professors, and senior administrators from Indian schools, colleges, and universities are invited to participate in this virtual event, which will feature opening remarks by Deputy Consul General Scott Ticknor and input from experts in the field.
Session: Supporting LGBTQI+ Communities on Campus
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. IST
Register: https://bit.ly/Feb8DEI
Key Takeaways
- Participants will learn more about LGBTQI+ communities and their rights in the United States and in India
- Learn to initiate transformation and explain what a “safe space” and “LGBTQI+ friendly campus” looks like
- Panelists will discuss challenges faced by the LGBTQI+ community at higher education institutions and how to address them and support the community
- Discussion of how students, staff, and faculty can work together and channel resources to support community acceptance on campus
Speakers
- Mr. Scott Ticknor, Deputy Consul General of the United States of America in Mumbai
- Dr. Jen Self, Racial and Gender Justice Strategist, Coach, and CEO, Brick 13
- Mr. Bruce Smail, Director of LGBTQ+ Culture Center and Special Assistant to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Multicultural Affairs, Indiana University at Bloomington
- Dr. Dhiren Borisa, Assistant Professor, Jindal Global Law School
Registration is mandatory.
For any queries, please write to AvariBK@state.gov
Ms. Behrooz KY Avari
• Education Outreach Specialist | Public Affairs Section
• U.S. Consulate General, Mumbai, India
C-49, G-Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai 400 051, India
avariBK@state.gov
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