Inclusive & Equitable Pedagogy Program

Previous IEP Workshops

The resources from each of the below workshops can be found on the IEP MS Teams group. To join the group click this link. 

SPRING 2023 IEP WORKSHOP SERIES 

Come join faculty and staff across USF as we focus on practical strategies to promote inclusion and equity in the classroom through community, policies, and accessibility.  
 
Wed., Mar. 8th, 2:00-3:15  
Accessibility Strategies Workshop  
Discover how to create a more inclusive and accessible classroom environment with practical strategies from Drs. Karen Ramlackhan and Helene Robinson in this interactive workshop.   
  
Fri., Mar. 31st, 11:00-12:15  
Universal Design for Learning Workshop  
Empower all students to succeed in your courses with the Universal Design for Learning framework, presented by Dr. Jayme Joslyn.   
  
Fri., Apr. 7th, 12:30-1:45  
Course Covenant Workshop  
Build a supportive classroom community with a course covenant. Join Drs. Rachel Dubrofsky and Navita James in this interactive workshop.   
  
Wed., Apr. 19th, 12:30-1:45pm  
Facilitating Inclusive Conversations  
Explore the practices and policies that shape positive and inclusive classroom discussions with Dr. Ashley Reese in this workshop.   

 

Fall 2022 IEP Workshop Series

One of the challenges of inclusive and equitable pedagogy is determining what that might look like practically in the classroom. The Fall 2022 IEP Workshop Series, facilitated by CITL and the Office of DEI, featured USF faculty who have revised a course to be more inclusive and equitable. 

Creating an Inclusive Community Online 
Oct. 10th, 11:00am-12:15pm 
The first IEP Workshop, facilitated by Dr. Anastasia Khawaja and Dr. Vanessa Reyes, will focus on creating an inclusive community in an online class. 
 
Building Community and Flexible Assignments 
Oct. 26th, 12:30pm-1:45pm 
The second IEP Workshop, facilitated by Dr. Kathleen Scott and Dr. Doreen MacAulay, will provide first-day-of-class strategies towards community building and assignment flexibility. 
 
Diversifying Content and Facilitating Conversations 
Nov. 7th, 11:00am-12:15pm 
The final IEP Workshop, facilitated by Dr. Rebecca Johns and Dr. David Robertson, will focus on diversifying course content and facilitating potentially charged conversations. 

 

Spring 2022 IEP Workshop Series

The Spring 2022 IEP Workshop Series focuses on the TRUTH Framework, developed by Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton. Each of the five levels – Teach, Reach, Unite, Transform and Heal - represents an intentional growth progression from self-inquiry to collaborative interactions.

The framework supports a culture in higher education that: recognizes identities of self and others; identifies strategies that benefit students of varying abilities and perspectives; creates new and meaningful relationships; and supports an inclusive and equitable education that empowers differences and fosters a sense of belonging. 

Each workshop will explore a specific level of the TRUTH Framework and implications for integrating into diverse learning environments. Workshops will be discussion based, giving participants the opportunity to engage with how these ideas inform their own pedagogical practices. Participants will leave with a one-page practical application guide to help them apply these topics in their courses. 

Teach:
Friday, January 28, 10:00-11:30am
Facilitated by Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton and Dr. Ruthmae Sears

Reach:
Friday, February 18, 10:00-11:30am
Facilitated by Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton and Dr. Ashley Reese

Unite:
Friday, March 4, 10:00-11:30am
Facilitated by Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton and Dr. Jane Govoni

Transform:
Friday, March 25, 10:00-11:30am
Facilitated by Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton and Dr. Cayla Lanier

Heal:
Friday, April 15, 10:00-11:30am
Facilitated by Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton and Dr. Ashley Reese

The Spring 2022 IEP Workshop Series is facilitated by (from left to right) Dr. Denise Davis-Cotton, Dr. Ruthmae Sears,  Dr. Ashley Reese, Dr. Jane Govoni, and Dr. Cayla Lanier.

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Fall 2021 IEP Workshop Series

Leveraging differences to promote inclusive excellence: Addressing the myths and realities of equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education Facilitators: Drs. Tony Kong and Tricia Penniecook Date: Oct. 1, 2021 10 - 11 am
Implementing inclusive and equitable strategies in higher education to promote student success Facilitators: Drs. Daniel Cruz, Alexis Mootoo and Sylvia Thomas Date: Oct 15, 2021 10 - 11 am
Engaging in difficult conversations: Tips and best practices Facilitators: DeWayne Anderson, MA and Theresa Burress, MLS Date: Nov. 5, 2021 10 - 11 am
Teach, Reach, Unite, Transform, and Heal (TRUTH): A framework to catalyze systemic changes to promote inclusive and equitable practices Facilitators: Drs. Denise Davis-Cotton and Ashley Reese Date: Nov 19, 2021 10 - 11 am