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SUMMARY:Recognizing Bias
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing Bias\n\n10/03/23 10:00 AM EST\n - 10/03/23 11:00 AM EST\Description:\nVarious people, institutions and organizations help shape the way we view the world, sometimes in inaccurate ways. Participants will learn to identify implicit and explicit biases and explore strategies for challenging them in ourselves and others.\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\n	Understand various concepts around bias\n	Develop strategies for counteracting biases you may have\n	Identify resources for continued learning and support\n\n***We will be utilizing breakout rooms.  If you do not have a microphone or a camera you will still be able to participate via the chat.\n\nPresenters:\n \nKatie Mattise (they/them pronouns) joined Kent State in 2016, first serving as program coordinator and later as assistant director of the LGBTQ+ Center. Through this position, Katie worked across Kent State to educate, advocate and be a resource to the LGBTQ+ community. Prior to Kent State, they worked at various universities in residence life. Katie now serves as a director in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through this role, they work with others to create, provide and facilitate opportunities for people to engage in meaningful conversation around various social justice topics.\n\nKatie earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh in English Literature and a Master of Science in Cultural Foundations of Education from Syracuse University. Katie’s passion lies in social justice, and they are excited to collaborate with Kent State stakeholders, on and off campus.\n\n \n\Details:\nWho Should Attend:  Anyone interested in recognizing bias\nCompetency:  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Customer Service\n\nNon-Member Cost:      $40\nNEO-RLS Bronze Member Cost:  $24\nNEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:   FREE\nNEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:    FREE\nNEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:  $20\n\nThis event will not be recorded.  This is the policy of the Kent State University's  Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and also helps to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of those engaged in the discussion.  Only register if you are able to attend at the time of the Zoom session.\n\nThis event is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.\n\nIt’s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.\Location:\nOnline via Zoom\n\n,
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Recognizing Bias<br /><br />10/03/23 10:00 AM EST - 10/03/23 11:00 AM EST<br />Description:<br /><img alt="" src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/89190_04262022133547.jpg" style="margin: 5px 15px; float: left; width: 100px;" width="100" />Various people, institutions and organizations help shape the way we view the world, sometimes in inaccurate ways. Participants will learn to identify implicit and explicit biases and explore strategies for challenging them in ourselves and others.<br />
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<strong>Learning Objectives:</strong>
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	<li>Understand various concepts around bias</li>
	<li>Develop strategies for counteracting biases you may have</li>
	<li>Identify resources for continued learning and support</li>
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***We will be utilizing breakout rooms.&nbsp; If you do not have a microphone or a camera you will still be able to participate via the chat.<br />
<br />
<strong>Presenters:</strong><br />
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<p><img alt="" src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/88934_04192022100859.jpg" style="width: 100px; float: left; margin: 5px 15px;" width="100" /><em>Katie Mattise </em>(they/them pronouns) joined Kent State in 2016, first serving as program coordinator and later as assistant director of the LGBTQ+ Center. Through this position, Katie worked across Kent State to educate, advocate and be a resource to the LGBTQ+ community. Prior to Kent State, they worked at various universities in residence life. Katie now serves as a director in the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through this role, they work with others to create, provide and facilitate opportunities for people to engage in meaningful conversation around various social justice topics.</p>

<p>Katie earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh in English Literature and a Master of Science in Cultural Foundations of Education from Syracuse University. Katie&rsquo;s passion lies in social justice, and they are excited to collaborate with Kent State stakeholders, on and off campus.<br />
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<br />Details:<br />Who Should Attend:&nbsp; Anyone interested in recognizing bias<br />
Competency:&nbsp; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and Customer Service<br />
<br />
Non-Member Cost: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; $40<br />
NEO-RLS&nbsp;Bronze Member Cost:&nbsp; $24<br />
NEO-RLS Silver Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp;FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Gold Member Cost:&nbsp; &nbsp; FREE<br />
NEO-RLS Individual Member Cost:&nbsp; $20<br />
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<strong>This event will not be recorded.&nbsp; </strong>This is the policy of the Kent State University's&nbsp; Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and also helps to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of those engaged in the discussion.&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>Only register if you are able to attend at the time of the Zoom session.<br />
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<em>This event is supported by the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.</em></strong><br />
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<strong><em>It&rsquo;s never too late to save your library money. NEO-RLS Memberships are pro-rated! Call us today to join.</em></strong><br />Location:<br />Online via Zoom<br /><br />,  
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