Advocates and Allies

Due to continued travel advisories and in the interest of public health we have postponed Advocates and Allies workshops until at least Spring 2021 term. In the meantime, we are working to develop Michigan Tech specific training materials and conduct virtual pilot workshops using these materials.  More information about our short term goals and action plans can be found in the infographic below.

 

Advocates and Allies 2020-2021 Action Plan

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns about the upcoming workshops, we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to email us at advance-mtu@mtu.edu, call 906-487-2519.

This group of men will work closely with the NSF-funded ADVANCE initiative and the Advocates and Allies Advisory Board (AAAB) to make our campus culture more inclusive by advancing knowledge and allyship. Advocates will be expected to participate in program development and delivery while executing Personal Action Plans related to equity issues on campus.

Applications for the Advocates team are now closed. Appointments will be made on a term basis. If you are interested in joining the team in the future, please feel free to email us at advance-mtu@mtu.edu, call 906-487-2519.

 Help make campus culture more equitable for all! We encourage you to apply to join the Advocates and Allies Advisory Board (AAAB). The AAAB is a group of women, minorities, and gender diverse individuals who will work with the NSF-funded ADVANCE team to select, train, and advise the Advocates Team. The two groups will then work in tandem to make our campus culture more inclusive by advancing knowledge and allyship. Selection preference will be given to those who can represent multiple groups on campus (eg: Grad Faculty Council and the College of Engineering)

Applications for the Advocates and Allies Advisory Board are now closed. Appointments will be made on a term basis. If you are interested in joining the team in the future, please feel free to email us at advance-mtu@mtu.edu, call 906-487-2519, or visit our ADVANCE Resource Center in Library 102B.

 Thank you for making our first Advocates and Allies workshop a success. We had over 130 people in attendance across the three sessions and hope that everyone was able to take something away. If you would like access to the materials covered during these workshops, please contact us.

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We need YOUR help to improve gender equity at Michigan Tech and invite you to join us for a workshop on October 17 or 18, 2019. The Advocates and Allies program, which originated at North Dakota State University has been adapted at numerous institutions around the nation and is now being adapted at Michigan Tech. This workshop is a part of Michigan Tech’s NSF funded ADVANCE Initiative and will be facilitated by Dr. Roger Green and Dr. Christi McGeorge from North Dakota State University and Dr. Robert Gordon from Auburn University.

 Over the course of October 17 and 18 we will be holding the workshop three times in an effort to meet everyone’s schedule. During each workshop, there will be two concurrent sessions: one for men to work towards becoming advocates for gender equity and one for women and gender diverse individuals to discuss the issues they face related to gender equity. The workshops will be held in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom A from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on October 17 and from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on October 18. Refreshments will be served and faculty attendance will be recorded in your Digital Measures if you bring your Michigan Tech ID.

 If you have questions about this program, please contact the ADVANCE office at 906-487-2519

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• How to Be an Active Bystander When You See Casual Racism
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Special Thanks to our colleagues at North Dakota State University for compiling and sharing the list below wit us.

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• Becoming an Ally: Breaking the Cycle of Oppression in People
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• Barriers and Bias: The Status of Women In Leadership
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