DLDI offers opportunities for Student Affairs perofessionals to participate in one
or more of the following teams to create and implement impactful diversity and inclusive leadership development programs
and social activities:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TEAM identifies and implements opportunities for cultural competency training, diversity,
and inclusive leadership development. DEI-related topics in higher education leadership
are included. (Lead: Cheryl Chambers, Divison of Student Affairs).
PROFESSIONAL MENTORING TEAM coordinates the DLDI Mentoring Program, Mentoring Fireside Chats, and provide helpful
resources for meaningful mentoring experiences. (Lead: Kimberly Joy Dixon, The Career
Center).
SOCIAL NETWORKING AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT TEAM will plan and implement opportunities for social interaction and cultural learning.
(Lead: TBA).
DLDI RESOURCE TEAMS (formerly called DLDI Affinity Groups) are individual groups based on an individual's
shared identities and/or interests and intersectionality with their professional leadership
development.
At this time, DLDI has the following resource teams that are led by Student Affairs
staff volunteers:
Men of Color Group Women of Color Group LGBTQ* Communities Group
Members of the Division of Student Affairs can click here to join a DLDI Team by September 29, or express their interest in being a DLDI Team
Leader.
Frequently Asked Questions
The DLDI Resource Teams provide a space where individuals with shared identities and/or interests can have conversations one a variety
of topics related to the intersection of one's social and cultural idenitities and
their role as a diverse leaders in higher education. Members of the resource teams
also come together to share how university life and current national and local events
affect them as Student Affairs educators and on a personal level.
Members of the Division of Student Affairs can click here to join a DLDI Team by September 29.
Student Affairs professionals may participate in one or more resource teams. Resource
Teams are open groups and staff members may join groups at any time. We ask that member
identify with the group they join. Some staff may not be able to identify with their
team due to HIPAA concerns. In these instances, we ask that in those teams, staff
join only if they have an expertise in the area.
Resource teams are considered brave/safer spaces and are opportunities for engagement.
We are encouraging conversations to occur freely without feelings of being judged
about what is communicated.
The number of times a team meets is up to the convener/facilitator and team members.
The team should be flexible, meeting at the request of the members or, depending on
the professional or environmental demands, team members may create an alternative
mode of meeting. We encourage all team members to connect; however, teams should not
meet for the sake of meeting. For example, the Men of Color Group may have a recent
issue arise and want to set up time to meet but another group may decide that it does
not need to meet.
Resource Team meetings may occur in a variety of modes/formats, such as Zoom, Google
Hangouts) or in person. Conference calls and email check-in are other ways teams can
meet. Team members are encouraged to meet with peace of mind and under no pressure.
We respect the privacy of each of the restource teams. However, information within
teams that may be actionable is welcome and will be communicated by the conveners/facilitators
to Cheryl Chambers, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and DLDI Coordinator, and reported
to the Student Affairs Leadership. All matters will be appropriately addressed.
Please keep in mind any modification or change in the resource team names after the
group has convened is welcome.
