Upcoming Events
Emma-Bjorngard-Basayne and Kristi Kaeppel
March 22, 2024: 10:00 - 11:00 AM PST
Women's Friendships as Places of Resistance in The Academy
February 9th, 2024: 2 pm - 3 pm
In this session, brought to you by the GAIN JEDI directors, facilitators Emma-Bjorngard-Basayne and Kristi Kaeppel will share their research on how workplace friendships can buffer women against the effects of marginalization in academic settings, and in some cases, lead them to thrive. They'll discuss the origin of their research in their own friendship and (anonymously) share participants' stories as a way to showcase the transformative potential of women's allyship and camaraderie in the workplace. Together, we'll identify practical ideas to cultivate and harness relational power and discuss remaining challenges to gender equity and inclusivity in the academic workplace.
Kason Carte
Intentionally Genderful: How Understanding Gender Diversity Can Set Us Free
Regardless of how much we know about gender identity or expression, this training will offer a refresher on the basics (how many genders are there anyway?) along with an introduction to the front-line battles we're facing about gender today. The main topics of this training will include: (1) how we're raised to think about gender and why, (2) how our gender identities are impacted by our backgrounds and experiences, (3) how gender subtly and violently influences the way we find safety, and (4) how we can fight for safer and more inclusive workplaces, programs and policies, and much more.
2024 Annual GAIN Conference: The Stories That Shape Us
April 22 - 24, 2024: Seaside, OR
Delve into the rich tapestry of narratives that influence our identities, experiences, and perspectives as higher education professionals. Through engaging discussions, an impactful keynote, and thought-provoking presentations, we'll explore the profound impact of storytelling on gender advocacy and identity formation. Join us in celebrating the diverse voices and experiences contributing to our collective journey toward a more inclusive and equitable future. Your story matters – be part of the narrative with the 2024 GAIN conference by sharing your knowledge with the GAIN community.
We look forward to hearing your stories, practices, and narratives. Faculty, staff, students (graduate or undergraduate), or professionals outside education working in JEDI areas are encouraged to apply. Find our program proposal form linked here.
Jenesis Long
From Educator to Entrepreneur: How To Leverage Your Education, Experience, & Passion Into Your Own Business (even while working full-time in higher ed).
Postponed Until Further Notice
What happens when a woman of color working full-time in higher education with an academic and professional background in mentoring research, student career development teaching, exploratory student academic advising and counseling, and a deep passion for work-life balance takes her skills from academia to the for-profit education world? I will share about my journey and lessons I’ve learned that participants can apply to their own entrepreneurial dreams. Participants that have ever considered pursuing their own coaching business, selling your services online, or are considering a career change, will leave feeling inspired and motivated to move forward with their dreams.
Michele Bromley and Chennettée Jelleberg
Avoid Disabling by Inaction: Intentional Accessibility as a Means of Equitable Inclusion for People with Disabilities
January 17th, 2024: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A huge part of our jobs involves the creation of digital content or the curation of physical spaces for students, faculty, or staff. We’re taught to create and curate based on the experiences, learning styles, and capabilities of the people from whom we learn. How often is accessibility a part of that process? This presentation will focus on the criticality of proactive accessibility as a means of inclusion. The digital and physical world is rarely built for disabled people; so let’s change that. Attendees will be provided with a clear understanding of the what, why, and how for accessibility and inclusion in higher education and will be given an opportunity to collaborate with fellow attendees on courses of action.