Diversity & Inclusion Workshops

In addition to the problem-based learning sessions prioritized by theme (on prior pages), programs generally provide significant training and reflection on diversity, inclusion, and the Common Commitments. Below are the titles of some other workshops to consider for your class-based and allBonner meetings.

Note: The Bonner Foundation offers a set of more than 60 workshop modules, including these, which may be found on the Bonner Network Wiki on the Education and Reflection - Curriculum page.

Exploring Diversity and Intersectionality: a workshop that helps students consider the most meaningful aspects of their own identity and to learn about differences

Unpacking the -Ism’s: Common Terms To Talk

About Social Justice and Oppression: a workshop that introduces common societal inequities

Bridging the Gap Between

Service, Activism, & Politics: a workshop that introduces students to the continuum of civic engagement activities

Diversity and Identity: Unpacking Race,

Privilege, and Oppression: a workshop that helps students understand and discuss racism and privilege

Class and Social Capital: Discussing

Socioeconomic Issues: a workshop that helps students understand and process issues related to income and class, especially as it relates to their own college and service experiences

Bridging the Political Divide: Discourses for

Civic Action (Two Parts): a workshop that helps students discuss their political viewpoints and how to engage in civil dialogue in person and online

Black Lives Matter: a workshop that introduces the Black Lives Matter movement and its relevance for their work today

Interfaith Perspectives:

Bridging Faith, Values, and Action: a workshop that helps students discuss their religious and faith ideas and consider those of others

Four Corners (Stand and Declare): a workshop that engages participants in diverse dialogue and reflection on issues that might divide them (which can be written to address current events and issues)

Discussing Gender and Sexual Orientation: a workshop that helps students think through and discuss their own gender identities and experiences, as well as sexual orientation and preference

Advocacy and Public Education: a workshop that teaches the basic approaches to having one’s voice heard in the democratic process

Differently Abled: a workshop that introduces students to the concept of ableism and how it can play out around them

Get Out the Vote: a workshop that teaches students how to conduct voter education and registration Refugee and Immigrant Voices: a workshop that helps students understand and process issues related to income and class, especially as it relates to their own college and service experiences

Empathy-Building: Empathy - the ability to understand another person’s emotions - is considered one of the crucial skills in any work space. The training guides in this series are well designed to support students in the Bonner Program as well as others who collaborate with diverse individuals and populations.