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<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nLet\u2019s come together in a joyful atmosphere of connection with our community for some creative solutionizing to build a consciously inclusive culture at Palomar College.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\nSESSIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBetween the Opening and Closing sessions, there will be just a few session repeating throughout the day so we hope you will be able to experience everything.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nOpening Session: Creating a Community of Inquiry and Empathy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As we gather together to start the day, we will form our community of inquiry and empathy by making some agreements, making some connections with our fellow travelers and exploring the personal values that connect us to this important work of cultivating belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Return of The Human Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Human Library made a huge impact on last year’s participants, so we’re bringing it back. Participants will listen in small groups as ‘Readers’ to the ‘Human Books’ we have gathered – Students, Faculty & Staff share their stories of belonging uncertainty. Gain new perspectives, insights and empathy for how people struggle with belonging at our college and other situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Do WE Know About Belonging?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Based on concepts and practices from BELONGING, The Science of Creating Connections and Bridging Divides<\/em>, this workshop will engage participants in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Introspection on their own lived experiences with belonging and not belonging<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sharing experiences in small groups<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Discussing situations that creating belonging uncertainty in the classroom and other Palomar settings<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Brainstorming ways to craft situations that enhance belonging for all in our various spheres of influence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
WE are already the experts! Let’s collectivize our knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Faculty Fables: Crafting Stories of Inclusion (Workshop by the Parity Project) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We have all had those moments when we\u2019ve felt excluded, even in the workplace. This workshop focuses on strategies for identifying and cultivating belonging for Part Time Faculty, our district\u2019s largest employee group. Discover how cultivating a culture of belonging for this particular group improves the well-being and learning environments of our students. Intended audience: Administrators, Directors, Department Chairs, and all Faculty \u2013 particularly those in mentor positions. All festival attendees are welcome! Please come prepared to interact, reflect, and share ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
DEIAA All Campus Confab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism is happening in many different domains of our participatory governance; but all these efforts are not coordiated. In this event, representatives of many committees, councils, task forces, affinity groups, etc. will host a discussion and brainstorming session on how to better coordinate and focus the initiatives already happening at our college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Closing Session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Wrap-up the day with an interactive session to collectively process our experiences and brainstorm the action items to move this work forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
\nACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\nAll day long there will be music, snacks, beverages and unstructured activities for connecting with each other, so we encourage you to go with the flow!<\/h2>\n\n\n\nMusic & Drum Circle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The renowned Jo\u00e3o Vincent Lewis will spin tunes and lead spontaneous drum circles throughout the day. Many instruments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Community Mural<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As the day progresses we invite participants to add their insights, impressions, experiences, questions and suggestions onto a community mural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Living Survey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We have devised a walk-through survey in which participants answer the questions by adding a token to the jar with their response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Drag Lunch and K Pop Dance Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch provided by Curry & More and a delicious menu of Palomar Students’ Drag performance and selections from Palomar’s K Pop Dance Club<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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SESSIONS<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBetween the Opening and Closing sessions, there will be just a few session repeating throughout the day so we hope you will be able to experience everything.<\/h2>\n\n\n\nOpening Session: Creating a Community of Inquiry and Empathy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Opening Session: Creating a Community of Inquiry and Empathy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As we gather together to start the day, we will form our community of inquiry and empathy by making some agreements, making some connections with our fellow travelers and exploring the personal values that connect us to this important work of cultivating belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Return of The Human Library<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The Human Library made a huge impact on last year’s participants, so we’re bringing it back. Participants will listen in small groups as ‘Readers’ to the ‘Human Books’ we have gathered – Students, Faculty & Staff share their stories of belonging uncertainty. Gain new perspectives, insights and empathy for how people struggle with belonging at our college and other situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Do WE Know About Belonging?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Based on concepts and practices from BELONGING, The Science of Creating Connections and Bridging Divides<\/em>, this workshop will engage participants in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n WE are already the experts! Let’s collectivize our knowledge and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have all had those moments when we\u2019ve felt excluded, even in the workplace. This workshop focuses on strategies for identifying and cultivating belonging for Part Time Faculty, our district\u2019s largest employee group. Discover how cultivating a culture of belonging for this particular group improves the well-being and learning environments of our students. Intended audience: Administrators, Directors, Department Chairs, and all Faculty \u2013 particularly those in mentor positions. All festival attendees are welcome! Please come prepared to interact, reflect, and share ideas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The work of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Antiracism is happening in many different domains of our participatory governance; but all these efforts are not coordiated. In this event, representatives of many committees, councils, task forces, affinity groups, etc. will host a discussion and brainstorming session on how to better coordinate and focus the initiatives already happening at our college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wrap-up the day with an interactive session to collectively process our experiences and brainstorm the action items to move this work forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n The renowned Jo\u00e3o Vincent Lewis will spin tunes and lead spontaneous drum circles throughout the day. Many instruments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As the day progresses we invite participants to add their insights, impressions, experiences, questions and suggestions onto a community mural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have devised a walk-through survey in which participants answer the questions by adding a token to the jar with their response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enjoy a wonderfully prepared lunch provided by Curry & More and a delicious menu of Palomar Students’ Drag performance and selections from Palomar’s K Pop Dance Club<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
Faculty Fables: Crafting Stories of Inclusion (Workshop by the Parity Project) <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
DEIAA All Campus Confab<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Closing Session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
ACTIVITIES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
All day long there will be music, snacks, beverages and unstructured activities for connecting with each other, so we encourage you to go with the flow!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Music & Drum Circle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Community Mural<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Living Survey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Drag Lunch and K Pop Dance Club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nSome Photos From the 2023 Social Justice Community Festival<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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