The UNITE Cohort program gives undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to begin or continue conversations in relation to inclusion across a broad range of identities.
Students complete the UNITE Program by attending educational trainings throughout the Fall and Spring semesters.
Offered Workshops for Spring 2025
Students must first attend the Equity and Inclusion Foundations workshop before signing up for other trainings. If you are unable to attend this workshop, please contact UNITE@dandick.net
Exploring Equity and Inclusion Foundations
Participants obtain an overview of equity and inclusion by exploring social identities and understanding current social issues through this interactive workshop that assists students in how to exercise their agency and power as an individual and in collective actions.
Embrace & Engage Communications
This workshop is a dynamic and empowering learning experience designed to foster inclusive practices in the realm of marketing and communication. Participants will explore practical strategies for creating inclusive marketing content, campaigns and communication materials. We will delve into understanding different cultural perspectives, social identities, and communication preferences, enabling to develop impactful strategies that resonate with diverse audience
Examining Socio-economic Status
Participants will examine socioeconomic status and the wide range of definitions from a class cultural lens. Knowing class is an intersectional experience, participants will not only acknowledge their SES experience but also how they can apply their knowledge to the UNC classroom and the greater community. Participants will engage in conversations about social class and explore ways to begin the disruption of social stratification in a national context.
Understanding and Welcoming Spaces for Neurodivergence
Grounded in best practices from neurodiverse communities and mental health professional standards of practice, participants will learn more about the range of identities under the neurodiverse umbrella as well as how to support neurodiverse needs on and around campus.
Sexism & Gender Justice
Explore ideas and issues associated with gender, gender justice, and feminism. Participants are introduced to sexism and learn to identify when sexism is happening while engaging in discussions about one’s own experiences with sexism at UNC and beyond.
Queer Policy Update
Participants will learn how to be advocates for all students across the gender and sexuality spectrums.
Learning Outcomes
Our goal is to make presentations and related materials accessible to everyone. Information Disability Resource Center five (5) days in advance of accessibility barriers you may encounter.
- Demonstrate awareness of issues and concerns of UNC's diverse community
- Demonstrate knowledge of policies, laws and practices affecting UNC's diverse community
- Recognize and articulate identities you hold
- Identify and articulate privilege identities
- Recognize where to direct individuals for more resources regarding identities
- Identify personal actions to support yourself as well as marginalized communities
