Instructor
Carl Wells is director of Access and Equity/Diversity Training with the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs.

Diversity in the Workplace

Like trees in a forest, humans come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. These differences include ethnic and cultural backgrounds, persons with disabilities, older workers, females and minorities. As the work force changes, our views on diversity must also change. This session will explore what diversity means, the value of diversity in an organization, and common fears and barriers faced when working in a diverse environment. The importance of understanding, respecting, and accepting individual differences will also be addressed.

Who Should Attend
All non-supervisory personnel.

Date and Times
March 19, 2008, 8:45 a.m.-noon

Participants should arrive to sign-in at 8:45 a.m. Instruction will begin at 9 a.m.

Cost
There is no charge for this workshop.

Location and Parking
1600 Hampton Street, Suite 101.

Campus parking is available with any faculty/staff decal in the lower lot behind the 1600 Hampton Street Annex. The entrance to the parking lot is between the 1600 Hampton Street tower and the WACH-57 building on Pickens Street.

Registration Instructions
Reservations are limited and made on a first-come basis.
Register online, or fax the PDF registration form to 803-777-8210 or mail it to Professional Development, 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 101.

For more information contact Professional Development at 803-777-6578. Supervisory approval must be obtained before participating in training.