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SUMMARY:Working Towards Equity
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Working Towards Equity\n\n08/16/23 10:00 AM EST\n - 08/16/23 11:30 AM EST\Description:\nHave you noticed the conversation shift towards equity and away from equality? This session will examine why. Participants will explore the concept of equity and begin to understand individual and institutional detours to achieving it.\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.\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 \Details:\nWho Should Attend:  Anyone interested in learning about working towards equity\nCompetency:  Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion\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\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:Working Towards Equity<br /><br />08/16/23 10:00 AM EST - 08/16/23 11:30 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" />Have you noticed the conversation shift towards equity and away from equality? This session will examine why. Participants will explore the concept of equity and begin to understand individual and institutional detours to achieving it.<br />
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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.
<p><img src="https://neo-rls.org/photos/88934_04192022100859.jpg" style=" width: 100px; margin: 5px 15px; float: left;" width="100" /><em>Katie Mattise&nbsp;</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.</p>
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&nbsp;<br />Details:<br />Who Should Attend:&nbsp; Anyone interested in learning about working towards equity<br />
Competency:&nbsp; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion<br />
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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;&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.</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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