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Creating Inclusive Events

Presented by Student Involvement

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Welcomes a diverse campus community Able to reach into different backgrounds Create a more inviting presence on

campus Benefit from a greater diverse active

population on campus

Why Create an Inclusive Event?

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Take all aspects of the event into considerations◦ Who’s planning?◦ Date & Time◦ Venue◦ Core content◦ Food and drinks

Where to begin?

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Names, subtitles, images and descriptions

Promotional Material

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What is wrong with these posters?

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Not sensitive to other cultures Can be found offensive by those of

Hispanic, Mexican or Latino culture

Intergalactic Night

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People with dietary restrictions◦ Vegan/Vegetarians◦ Gluten free

Ways to improve the event◦ Offer alternative food options

Gluten free Vegetarian options

Carnivore Cookout

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Seems like only heterosexual couples invited

Makes it seem like only couples can come ◦ You have to come with someone/cannot come

alone

Swing Hearts Dance

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Check your messages

Promotional Material

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Variety of students with emotional, physical and mental disabilities on campus

Consider a venue that is accessible to most Have a way for students to ask for

accommodation requests

Venue

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Videos and Movies◦ Use captioning if possible

PowerPoints◦ Offer handouts

Keep language P.C. Try to not generalize Seek out opinions and help

Other Topics

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Questions?