Do you want to advocate for diversity and inclusive excellence in the search process? Become an ally for search advocacy and creating a culturally rich, more diverse University setting and get trained to be a search advocate on Dec. 17 and 19 on the McNichols Campus.
Detroit Mercy is offering search advocate training with four sessions over the course of two days following the end of the 2024 fall semester. Learn strategies to mitigate implicit bias and understand the importance of search advocacy. Be the person on the search committee who ensures that all voices are heard and encourages communication between the committee, candidates and other stakeholders. Learn tips to be better prepared to actively participate in all phases of the search process at Detroit Mercy.
If interested, please register by Friday, December 13.
The full schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 9 a.m. to noon AND 1-4 p.m. (Modules 1 and 2)
- Thursday, Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. to noon AND 1-4 p.m. (Modules 3 and 4)
NOTE: To complete the training, attendance is required at all four sessions/modules. There are also two pre-assignments for the workshop.
The search advocate trainers for Detroit Mercy are Jahzara Mayes, Mara Livezey and Yvonne King.
For questions or more information, please contact Jahzara Mayes by email at mayesjm@udmercy.edu.