Uncovering Unconscious Bias

Unconscious biases are the hidden prejudices and stereotypes that influence our judgments and decisions without us even realizing it. These biases can shape our interactions, perceptions, and ultimately, the opportunities we create for ourselves and others. In today's diverse and dynamic world, recognizing and addressing unconscious bias is crucial for fostering inclusivity and creating a fairer society. In this session, we will delve into the concept of unconscious bias and its impact on our daily lives. You will gain a deeper understanding of how biases operate and learn strategies to mitigate their effects.

• Identifying Unconscious Bias
• Consequences of Unconscious Bias
• Strategies for Mitigating Unconscious Bias
• Implementing Change in Personal and Professional Life
• Creating a Culture of Inclusivity

Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and describe various forms of unconscious biases, recognizing how these biases subconsciously influence perceptions and behaviors.
• Analyze the impact of unconscious bias on decision-making and interpersonal relationships and apply self-assessment tools to uncover their own biases.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of different strategies to mitigate unconscious bias and create a personal action plan that outlines steps to reduce bias in their daily lives and professional environments.
• Apply strategies for promoting inclusivity and fairness within their organizations or social circles and evaluate the outcomes to ensure ongoing improvements in creating a culture of inclusivity.
• Develop techniques and initiatives to foster an inclusive environment and assess their effectiveness in real-world applications, encouraging continuous learning and adaptation.

Additional Details:

Total Hours of Instruction: 1.5
Format: This course is completely online and self-paced, allowing students to complete the course at their own initive, providing flexibility to learn whenever and wherever they wish.
How to register: Please fill out this form. 

Meet the Instructor: 



Parish D. Jefferson brings a prosperous career spanning over two decades, featuring leadership roles as a global account manager, program manager, and director within Fortune 500 companies. His extensive background encompasses diverse areas, including educational technology, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), product adoption, partner management, and team optimization. He has a proven track record of successfully launching and managing new programs, building high-performing teams, establishing and nurturing strategic partnerships, and fostering inclusive work environments. Parish is recognized as a leader in his field and frequently speaks at national conferences, university events, and online panels. Parish holds a diverse educational background, including a Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis, a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas. He is in his final year of completing his Ph.D. in Organizational Development and Leadership at the University of Arizona Global Campus, with a concentration in diversity and inclusion, where he is poised to bring cutting-edge insights and a wealth of experience to drive positive change and equity within the education and corporate community.

 

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Grace Sheehy
grsheehy@ucsd.edu
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