C.A.N. I. Moving Online for the Summer

Valparaiso University would like to invite members of its community to participate in the “Creating and Nurturing Inclusivity” (C.A.N. I.) educational and professional development series.

The theoretical question that the C.A.N. I. series is built on is, “Can I work to create and nurture an effective culture of inclusion on the Valparaiso University campus?” Through this training series, students, faculty, and staff will gain the requisite awareness, knowledge, and skills needed for building a stronger and more inclusive campus community.

As we continue to work as a community to respond to the ambiguous times we face, it is important now more than ever that we strengthen our resolve as a community dedicated to equity and justice. This series will give our community a shared language around inclusivity as we traverse times that lend itself to being individualistic instead of collective.

Members of the Valparaiso University community who participate in this series will experience the first of three-levels; designed to develop a clear practice of introspection and critical consciousness around inclusion. Utilizing equity and justice based frameworks, C.A.N. I. will examine the current level of inclusive behavior in which individuals and groups are engaged. This innovative approach will also develop individual and collective practices to nurture a more equitable Valpo experience for all.

The foundation of this series begins with a single two-hour prerequisite session (1.1). These sessions will be offered at different times in the week of June 8. Upon completing the prerequisite, participants can attend any of the four two-hour sessions that follow (1.2–1.5) to help grow their knowledge and skills in creating an inclusive community.

If you are interested in participating in this professional development journey, please use this BookWhen link to sign up. We look forward to your participation and engagement.