Multicultural Leadership Experience Mini-Series

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 07:55:38 -0400
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The Multicultural Leadership Experience (MLE) is a collaboration between Campus Life and the Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion & Belonging. The purpose of MLE is to provide a space for students and student leaders who identify with culturally, racially and ethnically diverse or marginalized backgrounds to discover their own capacity to lead, while also promoting a better understanding of their experiences, challenges, and outcomes in navigating their own collegiate careers.

The MLE Mini-Series will include three different sessions that you are welcome to register for. You have the option to register for one, some, or all of the sessions being offered. Each session will provide participants with:

connections to campus and resources

meaning-making through reflection and group discussions

leadership learning through the lens of multiculturalism, diversity and inclusion

opportunities to engage with other students across different areas of campus involvement

The following are the sessions that are being offered for the fall 2020 term:

Session #1 - Who Do You Think You Are?

Tuesday, Sep. 22 @ 3pm - 4pm

This session focuses on self-awareness and identity development. Participants will connect their understanding of themselves to their leadership approach.

Session #2 - Building Inclusive Communities

Wednesday, Oct. 14 @ 12pm - 1pm

This session focuses on otherness and inclusivity. Participants will connect their values and beliefs to their approach with relationships, building teams, and fostering a sense of belonging.

Session #3 - Breaking Barriers & Taking Action

Thursday, Nov. 12 @ 6pm - 7pm

This session focuses on context, socialization, and creating change. Participants will connect the Social Change wheel to their approach in creating the positive impact they wish to see, while also identifying systems or barriers in place that may need to be challenged.

To participate in the MLE Mini-Series, you must select the session(s) you wish to attend. Once registered, you will be expected to attend the session(s) you signed up for. If you are no longer able to attend, please notify a MLE Planning Committee Co-Chair. To register, visit: tinyurl.com/mle2020

Have questions about this program? Contact:

Beatriz Gutiérrez-Malagón, bgutierrez@umbc.edu

Erin Waddles, waddles@umbc.edu

MLE Planning Committee Co-Chairs