[Inclusion] DEI Happenings July 2022

Thu Jul 21 11:48:12 EDT 2022

Good morning JLab Colleagues -

I hope you are all enjoying the summer and taking some time off to recharge and spend time with your family and friends.

In July, we highlight our DEI Council, Demographic Focus Groups and National Disability Independence Day.  Information about these groups were shared in the JLab Weekly, but in case you missed it, see below.  You can view more information about these groups, other holidays around the world, additional resources and all things DEI here - DEI Website<https://www.jlab.org/human_resources/diversity/culture>.   Click the gray DEI Resources & FAQ's tab for additional information on these celebrations.

JLAB'S DEI COUNCIL

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council is chartered by the director of the laboratory and is the primary body responsible for advising on all subjects related to DEI. JLab's DEI Council is composed of two senior leader co-chairs, a scientific User community ambassador and division ambassadors who are nominated by their respective division leaders. The DEI Council is diverse in gender, race/ethnicity, disability, veteran status, generation, sexual orientation, role and tenure. Council ambassadors serve for two-year renewable terms. They meet monthly with a focus towards achieving objectives and implementing initiatives to ensure an inclusive workplace.

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JLAB'S DEMOGRAPHIC FOCUS GROUPS

Early in 2021, the lab initiated a series of focus groups as part of our commitment to become a more diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has a voice and can contribute fully. The purpose of these focus groups is to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges experienced by our staff and to identify ways to eliminate barriers and limiting behaviors. Members of the lab's senior leadership team serve as sponsors to facilitate meetings, capture participant perspectives and action recommendations, and report findings to the DEI Council.  Staff and Users are invited to participate and provide feedback in the biannual focus group sessions.  The next sessions are planned to begin in September, stay tuned for the dates on the  DEI Website or the JLab Weekly.

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*The Gender Demographic Focus Group is currently vacant due to the recent departure of our CFO, Jennifer Logan.  Plans for a replacement is underway.

NATIONAL DISABILITY INDEPENDENCE DAY - JULY 26TH

National Disability Independence Day is celebrated every year on July 26. It commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disability Act (A.D.A.) in 1990. This civil rights law criminalizes any kind of discrimination against individuals with disabilities and assures them full participation in the community, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. The Americans with Disability Act covers the following areas: public accommodation, employment, transportation, and state and local government services. A.D.A. is a life-changing act for many people. Today, one in four Americans with a disability can access and participate better in their workplaces and general communities.  For more information, click here<https://nationaltoday.com/national-disability-independence-day/>.

Below is the calendar of our Upcoming DEI events.  These courses are also available for viewing/registration on the DEI Website<https://www.jlab.org/human_resources/diversity/culture> or JLab Event Calendar<https://www.jlab.org/jlab-calendar>.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Overcoming Barriers to Communication (updated AP-COM course)

Overcoming Barriers to Communication is a course created to assist employees to understand various barriers to communication.  Through this course, attendees will realize the impact of medium and delivery on communication, recognize potential barriers to effective communication and how this translates into everyday work interactions.  Participants will understand cultural differences (language and cultural context), gender stereotypes and unconscious bias, and how all these factors hinder good communication.  Participants will learn strategies and gain tools on how to become more effective communicators.

  *   Tuesday, July 26th 1-3pm  Sign up here - https://misportal.jlab.org/training/classes/110225
  *   Wednesday, September 21st 10-12pm  Sign up here - https://misportal.jlab.org/training/classes/110226

Safe Zone/LGBTQ+ Educational Session
The Safe Zone/LGBTQ+ Educational Session is an opportunity for everyone, including our LGBTQ+ colleagues, allies and all who are interested in learning. During this session, we will review LGBTQ+ core terminology, discuss our personal relations to LGBTQ+ subjects and engage each other on how we can become better allies and advocates for our LGBTQ+ colleagues. This session is voluntary and advanced notice of participation is not required.

  *   Tuesday, August 23rd 1-2:30pm  Sign up here - https://misportal.jlab.org/training/classes/110228

Just Desserts - Research & Technology Partnerships

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Starting next month, the Research and Technology Partnerships Office is launching a new workshop series called Just Desserts. These innovation-themed workshops will help build practical skills around a wide range of topics, from technical thought leadership, to building effective teams.  We want to help you get the support you need (and deserve) to carry out new initiatives in your field of work, and around the lab in general. Every session includes fun and creative activities to get hands on with the concepts. And did we mention dessert? Fuel your mind and fill your belly with an afternoon snack.   Staff who attend at least two sessions per quarter are eligible for Crossing the Chasm<https://jeffersonlab.sharepoint.com/sites/ResearchandTechnologyPartnerships/SitePages/Crossing-the-Chasm-Innovation-Day-Trip.aspx>, a special off-site innovation field trip to tour the region's most exciting startups, get hands on with new technologies, and feel rejuvenated with a special bonus activity.

Register to attend here - https://jeffersonlab.sharepoint.com/sites/ResearchandTechnologyPartnerships/SitePages/Just-Desserts.aspx

Aurora P. Realin, MBA, CDM (She/Her/Hers)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Program Manager
407.493.2255
realin at jlab.org<mailto:realin at jlab.org>
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." - Gandhi

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