2020 Western Regional Iverson Bell Summit

Agenda
During the live "learning lab" components of the conference, participants will have the opportunity to take what they have learned during the presentations and put it into action. Along with being able to submit questions to the speakers, participants will be given prompts and scenarios to work through within a small group setting.
Friday, October 23, 2020: ACCESS
Access: Unbiased, equal opportunity to take full advantage of education through the removal of institutional barriers.
8:00 AM PT | Welcome and Opening Remarks Dean of WSU CVM |
8:30 AM PT | The Complexity of Identity: Intersectionality in Veterinary Medicine |
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM PT | BREAK |
10:10 AM PT | Veterinary Mental Health Primer: Essential Tools for Challenging Times |
11:10 AM PT | Learning Lab with Dr. Jen Brandt |
12:00 PM PT | LUNCH BREAK |
1:00 PM PT | Why D&I in VetMed By Christine Jenkins This presentation will cover the business case for D & I in organizations and the relevance to the future of veterinary medicine. Strategic approaches to D & I will be covered with use of examples in veterinary organizations who proactively build inclusive cultures that leads to their success. |
2:00 PM PT | Learning Lab with Dr. Christine Jenkins |
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM PT | BREAK |
3:10 PM PT | Serving our Communities - Conscientious Admissions |
4:10 PM PT | Learning Lab with Dr. Gretchen H. Delcambre |
Saturday, October 24, 2020: ABILITY
Ability: And individual’s capacity, with or without accommodation, to reach a required level of skill.
8:00 AM PT | Cross-Cultural Considerations: Working with International Students in Medical Environments By Kate Hellman, PhD This presentation, using current research, will help participants more deeply consider how learning, behavior and other interactions are embedded in culture. It will allow for conversation as to how to utilize different cultures in medical classroom environments and other contexts by specifically highlighting strategies to use to engage diverse student populations. |
9:00 AM PT | It's Systemic: Understanding and Combating Microaggressions By Nicklaus McHendry This presentation will introduce the concept of microaggressions, examine how they operate to reinforce systemic inequality, power, and privilege, while having lasting impacts on individuals, and create awareness surrounding the common occurrences of microaggressions. After identifying how microaggressions manifest in everyday situations, we will explore the outcomes associated with the experience of microaggressions. Finally, we will provide participants with techniques to minimize the occurrence of microaggressions, ways to respond when someone has been microaggressive and help them put their knowledge into action by strategizing various ways to respond, challenge, or intervene when they witness or experience microaggressions in the future. |
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM PT | BREAK |
10:10 AM PT | Mental Health Challenges in the Classroom: Removing Barriers through Flexibility, Universal Design, and by Reducing Implicit Bias By Meredyth Goodwin, Director, and Rochelle Dach, Asst. Director, WSU Access Center |
11:10 AM PT | LGBTQI+ 101 By Matthew Jefferies, PhD This training is designed to give the participant an introduction to issues faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning individuals. The training is interspersed with short video clips to illustrate specific concepts and also includes several activities that provide the participants with opportunities to reflect on new concepts and vocabulary. |
12:00 PM PT | LUNCH BREAK |
1:00 PM PT | Learning Lab with Dr. Kate Hellman |
2:00 PM PT | Learning Lab with Nicklaus McHendry |
2:50 PM - 3:10 PM PT | BREAK |
3:10 PM PT | Learning Lab with Meredyth Goodwin and Rochelle Dach |
4:10 PM PT | Learning Lab with Wellness Team (LGBTQ+ 101) |
Sunday, October 25, 2020: ALLYSHIP
Allyship: The active practice of a person of privilege to come alongside a marginalized person or group and promote a culture of inclusion.
8:00 AM PT | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Student Perspective By Student Panel |
9:00 AM PT | Pre-Vet Advising & Access By Becky Jewell, M.A. This presentation will discuss how pre-vet advising focuses on critical skills development such as gaining quality experiences, recording experiences, application assistance, and mock interview skills. Using student examples, this talk will explore how pre-vet specific advising provides access to many resources and opportunities that can better prepare diverse students for the application process. |
9:50 AM - 10:10 AM PT | BREAK |
10:10 AM PT | Round-tables: Becoming an Effective Ally in Veterinary Medicine |
11:10 AM PT | Closing Remarks WSU CVM Dean |
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