JEDI Student Leadership Workshops

The Unity Center provides workshops for student leaders and organizations. We can also design custom workshops, if needed.

Workshops Offered

As part of the Unity Center’s mission for belonging and equity, we provide workshops and trainings for students to learn about identity, social justice, and advocacy. Interested in a topic you don't see here? Email the Unity Center at unitycenter@ric.edu.

Understanding One's Own Identity and Others (1.5 hours)

In these interactive activities, students will learn about different identities and reflect on how their identities affect their lives and the lives of their peers. Students will get to know each other and reflect on their multiple histories and identities. 

• Tools: Open wall space, chairs and tables to write on

Definitions of -Isms/Power/Hierarchy (1 hour)

In this PowerPoint presentation, students learn how to define racism, power, white supremacy and anti-blackness and then use activities to reflect on the power of language. 

• Tools: Projector 

Microaggressions (1.5 hours)

In this PowerPoint presentation, students learn about microaggressions, the different types, how to identify and how to respond to microaggressions. 

• Tools: Projector, open wall space