College operations will run as usual. Recognizing this, employees interested in attending will need to work with their supervisor to coordinate schedules and determine an appropriate amount of release time to ensure that offices can remain open.
All employees are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities for teaching, learning and dialogue provided by the Teach-in. The more people engaging with the topics, the more valuable it will be for all participants.
Here are some ways for you to get involved:
- Attend as much of the event yourself as possible. Sign up for events here (after September 15).
- Let the organizers know about your interest and relevant expertise. We are very interested in staff participation in panel discussions, directing open classes, or facilitating discussion.
- If you are a supervisor, encourage participation by your staff as much as possible.
- Staff a table with information about campus programs and Intersectional opportunities at the Expo.
- Plan a reading, short performance or presentation for the Arts Stage.
- Put together an open team-taught class (in consultation with the organizers), on some aspect of the Teach-in topics. Here are some guidelines. If you need ideas, we have them!
- Become a volunteer organizer and get involved in planning discussions by emailing the organizers.
- Here is the current list of planned open classes and panels. Consider participating as a panelist or audience member, but also suggest themes of interest that we may have missed.
The wider ranging your politics and positions on the Teach-in topics, the better. We only ask that your contribution explicitly address the connections between racism, climate change and social justice.