How to Facilitate Social Justice Exercises and Programs

Issues of diversity, inclusion, access and equity fall under the broad heading of social justice.

Whether it is promoting college access to first-generation and low-income students or balancing representation on the faculty, these concerns are part of a vibrant conversation at the forefront of higher education.

Due to growing interest in the topic, increasing numbers of student affairs professionals are being asked to facilitate training sessions on social justice-related issues.

This facilitation can be challenging, given the sensitive nature of the topic and how quickly this field is evolving.

Carmen Rivera and Becky Martinez, provide novel and helpful suggestions on ways to deliver meaningful and current social justice training sessions in this 90-minute seminar. They use storytelling and experiential training to provide a broader understanding of how to create and facilitate successful workshops.

You will learn:

• How to create interactive learning opportunities
• FIVE essential components to social justice training
• A facilitation framework for social justice topics
• Ways to engage in authentic dialogue on this issue
• Why you must create an inclusive environment for all members
• Social justice facilitation Do’s and Don’ts
• The importance of being authentic
• How to create a safe space for training
• Helpful activities centered around social justice
• Techniques for using a co-facilitator model
• How to understand the perspective of participants

This seminar also incorporates self-assessment questions and worksheets.

Who will benefit from this seminar?

Anyone who conducts or coordinates social justice training, including:

• Program Coordinators
• Multicultural Affairs
• Student Activities
• Assistant and Associate Directors in Student Affairs
• Training Coordinators in Housing and Residential Life
• Hall Directors
• Area Coordinators
• Residence Life Coordinators

Your presenters

Carmen Rivera currently works with the Access Center at Colorado State University as the Director of College Access. She also teaches for the Ethnic Studies department, focusing on Ethnicity in the Media, as well as for the President’s Leadership Program. She is a lead facilitator for the LeaderShape Institute and is a faculty member for the Social Justice Training Institute. Carmen is also a part-time leadership and social justice consultant.

Becky Martinez, Ed.D., is an organization development consultant and trainer with a focus on social justice, leadership and organizational change. becky’s career portfolio includes working as an administrator within the California State University, the University of California, and the Colorado State University systems as well as for private liberal arts colleges. Her experience and knowledge result in highly effective training workshops and coaching relationships. She is also a faculty member for the Social Justice Training Institute, a lead facilitator for the LeaderShape Institute, a member of the Quality Team for the LeaderShape Institute curriculum, and a member of the Southern California Trainer’s Network.  She holds a Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership from the University of La Verne.

Discussion Guide for Facilitators

Viewing a Magna Online Seminar CD as a team can help leverage unique insights, foster collaboration, and build momentum for change. This seminar includes a Discussion Guide for Facilitators which provides step-by-step instructions for generating productive discussions and thoughtful reflection. You also get guidelines for continuing the conversation after the event, implementing the strategies discussed, and creating a feedback loop for sharing best practices and challenges.

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