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F24-906 Beyond Acknowledging Diversity: Moving Towards Inclusion and Allyship


Total Credits: 3 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practices CEs

Bundle(s):
Fall 2024 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice Workshops | Fall 2024 DC Public Health Priorities Requirement
Categories:
700 Professional Growth & Development |  900 Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice
Instructor:
Nicole Palmore, MSW
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
3 Hours 15 Minutes
Target Audience:
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

Dates


Description

It is time to move beyond simply acknowledging diversity in our organizations. We must move to create more inclusive and equitable organizations. This work is done through an honest assessment of our organization and holistic planning and action. In this course, you will assess your organization's diversity and inclusion culture and develop an action plan to build a more inclusive organization.    \

Maryland: This workshop meets the requirement for Anti-Oppressive Social Work Practice for Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners'  COMAR 10.42.06.03.A.(1)(d)  with a focus on implicit bias and social justice.   

District of Columbia:  This workshop meets the continuing education requirement for DC Public Health Priorities in the following topic: 10. Implicit bias, cultural competence and Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) in health and health care. 

Instructor

Nicole Palmore, MSW Related Seminars and Products


Nicole K. Palmore is the University of Maryland, Baltimore, Administration and Finance Executive Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Administration and Finance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Before this role, Nicole was the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Nursing. In these current roles, Nicole assesses, designs, and develops initiatives to holistically increase diversity, inclusion, and equity. Nicole has exceptional facilitation and course design skills. She has designed, developed, and delivered hundreds of courses in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion; leadership development; and change management.     

Nicole holds a bachelor's degree in psychology cum laude from Georgetown University and a master's degree in social work summa cum laude from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She completed a master's certificate in Instructional Design from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and a second master's certificate in Intercultural Leadership at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She is currently working on her doctoral dissertation in Higher Education Leadership at Frostburg State University. Throughout her career, Nicole has been a trusted business partner to her clients, providing workplace solutions for some of the most challenging problems.    

 


Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

8:50 – 9:00 Log on  

9:00 – 12:15 pm   

  • Section  I. How mature is your organization in terms of DEI?  
  • Section II. 'How do you holistically view your organization's DEI efforts?   
  • Section III. What actions can help increase your organization's DEI capacity? 
  • Fifteen Minute Break TBD   

12:15 Questions and Adjournment   

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Assess your organization's DEI maturity.    

  • Examine your organization holistically for DEI.    

  • Develop a DEI action plan.    

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

Gundling, E. & Williams, C. (2019). Inclusive Leadership: From Awareness to Action. Asperian Global.  

Loden, M. & Rosener, J. (1990) Workforce America! Managing Employee Diversity as a Vital Resource.McGraw Hill.    

Rajesh, S. (2018). The 99 Day Diversity Challenge: Creating an Inclusive Workplace. Thousand Oaks: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd.  

Shore, L. M., Cleveland, J. N., & Sanchez, D. (2018). Inclusive workplaces: A review and model. Human Resource Management Review, 28(2), 176–189.    

TED Talk – MelindaEpler  https://www.ted.com/speakers/melinda_epler  

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University Of Maryland School Of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units for anti-oppressive social work practices. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education.


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Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

 

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $70, which includes CE credit. 

Late Fee: On November 29, 2024, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit. 

Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

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System Requirements:

  • Operating Systems: Windows XP or higher; MacOS 9 or higher; Android 4.0 or higher.
  • Internet Browser: Google Chrome; Firefox 10.0 or higher.

Our system is not compatible with the Safari web browser.

  • Broadband Internet Connection: Cable, High-speed DSL and any other medium that is internet accessible.

**Please have your device charging at all times to ensure that your device does not lose power during the webinar.

 

Course Interaction Requirements:

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ADA Accommodations

If you are requesting ADA accommodations, please contact our office via email at least two weeks prior to the workshop date. Requests after that date may not be fulfilled.  

Our email address is cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu.