The UNITE series gives Faculty & Staff the opportunity to begin or continue to engage in conversations in relation to inclusion across a broad range of identities.
Faculty & Staff can complete the UNITE series by registering for any of the workshops via HR Cornerstone System and then attending educational trainings through the Fall and Spring semesters. Faculty & Staff will be provided with certificates of completion for each course to be placed in employees files.
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Offered UNITE Workshops for fall 2025
All workshops will be held in Campus Commons, Room 2300
Exploring Equity & Inclusion Foundations
Participants obtain an overview of equity and inclusion by exploring social identities and understanding current social issues through this interactive workshop that assists students in how to exercise their agency and power as an individual and in collective actions.
Available Workshops
Wednesday, September 17 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 9 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Examining Socio-economics Status
Participants will examine socioeconomic status and the wide range of definitions from a class cultural lens. Knowing class is an intersectional experience, participants will not only acknowledge their SES experience but also how they can apply their knowledge to the UNC classroom and the greater community. Participants will engage in conversations about social class and explore ways to begin the disruption of social stratification in a national context.
Available Workshops
Wednesday, September 24 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursday, November 13 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Understanding and Fostering Spaces for Neurodivergence
Grounded in best practices from neurodiverse communities and mental health professional standards of practice, participants will learn more about the range of identities under the neurodiverse umbrella as well as how to support neurodiverse needs on and around campus.
Available Workshops
Monday, October 6 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Thursday, November 6 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Disability & Accessibility
This session focuses on the historical contexts and the current realities of disability. Participants will engage with one another and the presenters to understand the evolution of disability identity and the current implications this may have in their lives. Throughout the session, participants will reflect on their language usage and potential implicit bias toward folks with disabilities. This work will aid in the action plan that participants will develop at the end of the session.
Available Workshops
Monday, November 17 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Straight Facts for Queer Life
Participants will learn more about the basics of gender, sexuality, and romantic identities. This session will discuss best practices in retention of student across the gender & sexuality spectrums.
Available Workshops
Thursday, October 16 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Monday, November 3 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sexism & Gender Justice
Explore key ideas and issues associated with gender, gender justice and feminism. Participants are introduced to sexism and learn to identify when sexism is happening while engaging in discussions about ones own experiences with sexism at UNC and beyond.
Available Workshops
Thursday, September 25 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Monday, December 1 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Exploring Military Culture & Veteran Experiences
Exploring Military and Vet Culture- Exploring Military Culture and Veteran Experiences addresses the biases, stigmas, and stereotypes about the military and veterans that pervade academic spaces.
Academic institutions often lack a sufficient understanding of military culture and the unique experiences of student veterans. This leads to assumptions that veterans are aggressive or suffer from mental health issues.
Veterans face challenges transitioning to campus life after their military service. Examining these stereotypes and bringing cultural awareness to campus, we aim to create more inclusive educational environments for veterans to share their perspectives and succeed academically.
Available Workshops
Thursday, September 4 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Monday, October 27 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Freedom of Expression and the First Amendment
Through this workshop participants will learn about freedom of expression rights, protections, and limitations under the First Amendment. During the workshop, participants will explore scenarios related to protest, activism, and dialogue through difference.
Available Workshops
Tuesday, September 16| 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Wednesday, October 22 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Our goal is to make presentations and related materials accessible to everyone. Information Disability Resource Center five (5) days in advance of accessibility barriers you may encounter.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate awareness of issues and concerns of UNC's diverse community
- Demonstrate knowledge of policies, laws and practices affecting UNC's diverse community
- Recognize and articulate identities you hold
- Identify and articulate privilege identities
- Recognize where to direct individuals for more resources regarding identities
- Identify personal actions to support yourself as well as marginalized communities
