Provost's Diversity Institute for Faculty Development

This session offers space to discuss the intersections of ableism and racism and ways to leverage disability justice organizing as a step toward creating a space for Black students to thrive in higher education. It encompasses discussions on the transition to post-secondary education and the experiences of Black students within higher educational settings.

Guest Facilitators:

Joy Banks, Associate Professor in George Mason University’s Special Education program within the School of Education,

Phillandra Smith, Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh, School of Education, Teaching, Learning, and Leading

Registration for this session is exclusively open to full- and part-time faculty affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh. The institute welcomes faculty from external institutions in the Pittsburgh region.