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Thursday, 19 March 2020 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM EST
One College Dr. , Bennington, VT, 05201, United States
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All too often issues of who gets to say what and the practice of mindfulness and intentionality become quite muddled when in a classroom setting. I think it is quite detrimental to our community to make space for awareness of these issues that can take many many forms. I hope to lead this session with a partner. I envision it to be a space where we are able to present helpful examples/reflections of these complex moments, deconstruct some to gain some understanding of how to approach similar instances in the future and put together some things to add to a list of classroom etiquette guidelines/expectations I am currently trying to put together. Student Leader: Marley-Rose Liburd
What kinds of courses and content would best serve our student body? The workshop will involve reflecting on the wants and needs of the students at Bennington, and on possible restructuring/reframing of the course schedule so that it may reflect, in an inclusive way, the needs of all students. Student Leaders: Suzie Rejali & Rojay Bryan
International students will be reflecting on their experiences and sharing them with the audience. We expect a lively exchange that can identify insights and solutions to help rebuild the relationship between the international student community and the college at large. The end goal is to improve the infrastructure available and enhance the community's health as a whole. Student Leader: Jullian Androkae
This session will begin with a presentation to help educate people about what it is like to be at Bennington (and in academia generally) as a neuroatypical person or a person with a learning disability. The goal is that by teaching people about the vast range of experiences of disabled people, those without disabilities will be more informed and more likely to seek out knowledge in the future. In turn, they may be motivated to make all spaces more accessible to everyone around them. Student Leader: Phoenix Stoddard
This session functions as a discipline-specific microcosm of the conference at large within a particular lens, Drama. The session will create a space in which reflection and sharing can aid in the reconstruction of practices and methods that do not fully represent the students’ needs. Student Leader: Kaiya Kirk
This workshop will apply a theoretical perspective in regard to the co-dependent relationship between socioeconomic class and the class-tension dynamic, and interpersonal acts of bias and prejudice. The relevance of a systems approach will be highlighted. An interactive discussion will follow the presentation. Student Leader: Santiago Torres
The international students’ show and exhibit will showcase talent from various cultures represented here at Bennington College. But this comes with a twist! It will not only be for the consumption of the audience but also for coming up with solutions on increasing the level of representation for the international community on campus! Student Leader: Andreea Coscai
This workshop will examine how social identities can impact one’s daily experiences and underscore the different levels of privilege that exist on campus. Learn about yourself and others and the implications of separation and segregation. A discussion on community-building will ensue. Student Leader: India Carter-Bolick
Many religious and/or spiritual members of the Bennington College community feel that this aspect of their identity is invisible or are hesitant to talk about their faith. In this panel, we will reflect on our experiences of religion and spirituality at Bennington. Throughout the session, we will build a list of suggestions for the college to become more inclusive for the religious and spiritual members of our community. Student Leader: Hannah Gray
This session will include a video where students of color tell stories about things that have happened during their time at Bennington. This, essentially, is a reflection of their lived experiences. Further, students will describe how the issue was addressed, and also include suggestions for how the situation could have gone better and effective ways in which such needs can be addressed going forward. Student Leader: Alex Briseno
Circle processes are all about reflection: reflection on your own life, mind, biases, and positionality as well as reflection on the perspectives of the people around you. Circles encourage participants to spend a moment truly listening to hear, rather than listening to respond. Circles then allow participants to rebuild relationships and dynamics from the ground up, from a place of understanding. Ultimately, circles allow new, healthier dynamics to rise out of a sense of compassion, understanding, and accountability. Student Leader: Claire Webb
COMMONS - ATRIUM, One College Dr. , Bennington, VT, 05201, United States.
The Bennington College community is invited to participate in the first annual conference focused on promoting Inclusion as a Social Practice norm at Bennington. The conference is the culmination of creativity, advanced work, and collaboration on the part of student members of the Bennington College Community Builders (BCCB). Both as individuals and as members of distinct and intersecting identity groups, we have experienced first-hand the challenges and frustration of exclusion and bias. At times, we have witnessed expressed commitment to diversity and inclusion but rarely have these words yielded sustainable change. We firmly believe that creating a more diverse and inclusive community is important for the well-being of the student body and the success of the College as a whole.
The Reflect, Rebuild, & Rise (3R) conference provides an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to learn about experiences with bias and exclusion on campus, as well as to generate ideas for advancing inclusivity. Our concurrent sessions and keynote address ask all participants to:
Join us in Commons Atrium on Thursday, March 19, 2020, starting at 2 pm to be part of Bennington College’s first annual student-led conference. This conference is supported by multiple offices of Bennington College, including Communications, Technology, Crossett-Library, Dining Services, Buildings and Grounds, Inclusion and Diversity.
Read more on the conference on diversity.bennington.edu or contact us at diversity@bennington.edu
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The inaugural Social Practice of Inclusion Conference will take place at Bennington College, in Bennington, Vermont. This conference addresses diversity, inclusion, and equity best practices and principles. This is a student-led initiative by the BCCB club (Bennington College Community Builders) in partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion on Bennington’s campus. Conference organization - student leaders: Deja Haley '20, Ahmad Yassir '20, and Santiago Torres '21. Break-out sessions - student leaders: Kaiya Kirk ‘20, Andreea Coscai ‘23, Rojay Bryan ‘22, Jullian Androkae ‘23, India Carter-Bolick ‘23, Alex Briseno ‘20, Phoenix Stoddard ‘21, Marley-Rose Liburd ‘22, and Suzie Rejali ‘21.
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