Leadership Through Humility & Dignity
UGST Diversity and Inclusion Retreat /
Jan. 21-22, 2021
About the diversity & inclusion retreat
Welcome to the annual UGST Diversity & Inclusion Retreat
Effective leadership is central to the management and operation of an entity and can either advance or impede unit goals and objectives. This year’s retreat centers humility and dignity as the foundation for leadership.
The objectives of the workshops are to guide us to:
- recognize the characteristics of effective leadership;
- take ownership of our capacity to lead through personal reflection;
- assess units by identifying sails, anchors and systems of accountability;
- value diverse people, perspectives, and practices; and to embrace change.
Schedule
January 21-22
Day 1: Jan. 21
12:30 to 2:30 p.m. - Preparation session
This session is intended for program directors and members of the Dean’s Administrative Council.
Dr. Marilyn Gist will work with program directors and leaders in this preparation session, to set the foundation for leading with humility and dignity.
All Undergraduate Studies program directors should attend this session. If you are in a leadership position, or aspire to a leadership position, please feel free to attend.
(Coffee Chat begins at 12:30; formal program at 1 p.m.)
2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Keynote session
All Undergraduate Studies faculty and staff are expected to attend this session.
Dr. Marilyn Gist will discuss how humility & dignity serve as the foundation for leadership and collaboration across differences.
(Coffee Chat begins at 2:30; formal program at 3 p.m.)
Day 2: Jan. 22
9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Morning session
Together, we identify the most important “sails” and “anchors”and discuss ways to improve the diversity climate in our programs and our college.
(Coffee Chat begins at 9:45 a.m.; formal program at 10 a.m.)
1:30-3:30 p.m. - Afternoon session
Work within units to collaboratively create action plans to improve the diversity climate.
Keynote Speaker: Jan. 22
As a consultant, Dr. Marilyn Gist has guided numerous organizations and CEOs to greater success. As a speaker, she has clarified the essential behaviors that generate loyal and high-impact teams. And as an educator, she has inspired students to adopt a growth mindset and become exceptional leaders.
Dr. Marilyn Gist
With strong leadership experience and deep academic credentials, Dr. Gist has long been fascinated by the quality of relationships that leaders must form to influence others effectively.
Harry Alford |
Workshop leader
On October 22, Harry Alford, Interim Director of the Southern Management Leadership Program, facilitated the "Making Water Visible: Opportunity for Meaningful Change" workshop for the Office of Undergraduate Studies. He will build upon the Fall presentation and previous design thinking exercises to identify the most important “sails” and “anchors” and to create action plans to improve the diversity climate within our programs.
Sails and Anchors
Next Steps & Resources
Break-out questions
Please continue the discussions we've begun.
Feedback Survey
Thank you for participating in this year’s diversity retreat. Please complete this short, anonymous evaluation form below to share your thoughts and feedback.
Task Force Members
Thank you!
On behalf Dean William Cohen and Dr. Jerry Lewis, chair of the Undergraduate Studies Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, we extend thanks to all those involved in the planning of this retreat. A special thanks to our presenters, our moderators, and our facilitators. Most importantly, we thank you for your presence and participation.
Questions?
Please reach out to any committee member with any questions (large or small).
