Cultural Competency Training Seminars
The Universities of Wisconsin educates a diverse range of students, some of whom experience the negative effects of marginalization due to being a member of one or more under-represented identity groups. Students have expressed a desire to have staff in direct service positions on campus that mirror the diversity of the student population and are well-versed in the strengths, challenges, and needs of underrepresented and marginalized student groups. In 2020, Universities of Wisconsin President Ray Cross approved a behavioral health workgroup recommendation to sponsor annual training opportunities to enhance the cultural competency of counseling, health, and other staff and faculty who work directly with students. We welcome faculty and staff from all backgrounds to attend and participate in these trainings.
Plans are currently in place to host another cultural competency training in fall 2024. More information will be coming soon.
Past Trainings
- January 12, 2021 (link) – Meeting the Health/Mental Health Needs of BIPOC Students
- August 3 – 4, 2021 (link) – Serving LGBTQIA+ Student Populations
- April 2023 – (link) Understanding, Connecting, and Supporting Autistic College Students
For additional questions regarding past trainings, please contact John Achter, jachter@uwsa.edu.