The knowledge and skills necessary to navigate an increasingly diverse campus and interconnected world are substantial. The Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives and its partners equip faculty, staff members and students with a variety of tools and resources necessary to be welcoming and inclusive of our diverse campus community through workshops, seminars and trainings.
Any of the workshops listed below can be adapted or combined to meet the specific needs of your particular unit. They are available upon request.
To inquire about training and educational offerings, email inclusion@msu.edu or call 517-353-4563 to connect with the Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives.
Transforming Theatre Ensemble (TTE) produces interactive theatre presentations that engage people in critical thinking around topics that are sometimes difficult to discuss. TTE’s process is interactive and requires creative and collaborative problem solving from all participants. Together, we generate ideas for how we can do our part in making MSU a more inclusive place to learn, work, and live for everyone. TTE will collaborate with you to design an interactive theatre experience that specifically suits the population you are looking to serve.
This interactive session engages participants in learning strategies for intervening when they witness an act of hate or bias, including racist jokes, microaggressions, harassment, or another form of discrimination. Participants will also explore barriers or obstacles that can inhibit how someone intervenes. By the end, all participants will have gained a toolkit for intervening in incidents of hate and bias, as well as develop personal goals for themselves to utilize said tool kit.
Please note, we tailor workshops to meet the needs of the individual group, so if there is a workshop you are envisioning that is not on our list, or if you would like a modification of workshop on our list, please contact us to discuss next steps.