Arizona State University, with regard to the communities whom it serves, maintains a fundamental responsibility for their economic, social, cultural, and overall health. Sun Devil C.O.D.E. is an in-depth set of workshops designed to increase the overall campus and online community's understanding and awareness of issues faced by the 2SLGBTQIA community, as well as providing education and building a community of belonging for all students, staff, and faculty.
These workshops are student and staff-led from the Cultural Connections Department. Sun Devil C.O.D.E aims to provide students, faculty, and staff with the tools to build an inclusive campus culture rooted in civil dialogue and action through workshops, programs, and social media initiatives.
Workshops are available upon request for groups of 5 or more, up to 150. We have presented in Residence Halls, Classrooms, Conference Rooms, and auditoriums.
For more information about Sun Devil C.O.D.E., please contact Associate Director of Cultural Connections, Monique Ali, monique.ali@asu.edu, Program Coordinator Senior of Multicultural Communities of Excellence, Steve Lemerand, stevelem@asu.edu.
Description of Workshop: When speaking about ASU's vibrant community there are more gender and sexual identities than one might personally recognize. We are not expecting faculty or staff to be experts in human sexuality or the construct of gender. Our goal is to broaden perspectives and shed light on the diverse spectrum of identities.
With this interactive training, we hope to challenge and dismantle homophobia and transphobia by providing access to accurate information, clarifying common misconceptions, and providing a space for healthy open conversation. Sun Devil C.O.D.E. is a commitment that ASU Faculty and Staff make to provide an exceptional layer of support to their surrounding community and show pride in doing so.
Description of Workshop: Rooted in ASU’s Charter, this introspective workshop asks participants to explore the dimensions of their identities, and how they intersect with inclusivity. Acknowledging the subtle biases can find their way in the spaces we navigate. The workshop will equip you with strategies to counteract biases and subtle acts of exclusion (microaggressions). Join us in cultivating our spaces to be inclusive and affirming.
Description of Workshop: Participants will leave the workshop with a toolkit of effective conflict management techniques and the confidence to apply them in their personal and professional lives. They will be better equipped to turn conflicts into opportunities for growth, improved relationships, and positive outcomes.
Description: This workshop is a purposeful and inclusive session that aims to foster a sense of belonging, inclusivity, and connection among participants within the ASU community. Through a mix of interactive activities, group discussions and reflective exercises, our skilled facilitators will guide participants through the content. We encourage open participation and a space for sharing to ensure a meaningful experience for all.
For more information about Sun Devil C.O.D.E., please contact Associate Director of Cultural Connections, Monique Ali, monique.ali@asu.edu or Program Coordinator Senior of Multicultural Communities of Excellence, Steve Lemerand, stevelem@asu.edu.
Sun Devil C.O.D.E. Workshops at Arizona State University