Rising to the Occasion – Allyship – Lunch and Learn – Rutgers NJAES Office of Continuing Professional Education

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Lunch and Learn Series

This class is part of our Lunch and Learn series! Visit our Lunch and Learn page to see other workshops in the series.

Do you have a large group that needs this training? We can customize this course or one of our many other training offerings and deliver the instruction to your team remotely or in-person! For more information, contact Sharon Gutterman at 848-932-7701 or gutterman@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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Course Details

Course Name: Rising to the Occasion – Allyship
Course Code: BC0356WA25
Date of Most Recent Offering: August 1, 2024

Date: August 1, 2024 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT (Log in at 12:50 pm) UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Location: Online UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Format: Live, instructor-led UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

Registration Fee: $55 per person UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING
Registration Closes: July 31, 2024 UPDATE THIS FOR NEXT OFFERING

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Payments should be made out to: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Checks and money orders should be mailed to: Office of Continuing Professional Education, Attn: Registration Dept., 102 Ryders Ln, New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Purchase Orders can be mailed to the address above or electronically sent to registration@njaes.rutgers.edu.

Course Overview

In today’s landscape, the role of diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of success is undeniable, making allyship an essential practice in modern workplaces. This workshop is designed for organizations striving to cultivate an environment where each individual is valued and feels empowered to be their authentic self. This training facilitates the development of an understanding, respectful, and acceptive workplace culture, which is vital for both the personal development of employees and the collective success of the organization.

Performance Objectives:

At the end of this session participants will:

Identify and practice key behaviors that enhance daily inclusion.
Develop skills in giving and receiving feedback that fosters inclusivity.
Understand personal thoughts and actions and their impact on positive intent.
Explore what an inclusive future looks like and started taking steps towards it.

Meet Your Instructor

Saraí Narváez

Saraí Narváez is an experienced learning and development specialist, cultivating talent for over 10 years. She is a skilled creator and leader of multi-disciplinary teams in diverse environments.

Saraí’s focus as a professional training and development expert extends to designing games encouraging teamwork, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Her vision is to provide affordable products that bridge critical engagement gaps and foster positive change for organizations focused on the needs of their clients and communities.

Prior to shifting her focus, she served as a healthcare professional specializing in operations management, strategic planning, and quality improvement. She used process evaluation and workflow redesign to enhance productivity and satisfaction. Her experience includes Director of Integrated Systems of Care at a health insurance provider, Director of Quality and Performance Improvement for primary and urgent care at a hospital system, Administrative Director of a multi-specialty medical group, and Chief of Staff of a community-based organization.

Ms. Narváez received her bachelor’s degree at Cornell University in Industrial and Labor Relations and her Master’s in Public Health degree at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Continuing Education Credits

The most recent offering of this course was approved for 0.1 Rutgers CEUs.

This course is approved for 0.1 Rutgers CEUs.

Course Requirements and Policies

Technology Requirements

This online course will be delivered via Zoom. Registrants will receive a link to access the course by 4:00 pm EDT on July 31, 2024.

On August 1, 2024, please log into class at 12:50 pm (10 minutes before the start time). The course will start promptly at 1:00 pm EDT.

Equipment you will need to access this training:

A laptop or desktop computer or a tablet or smartphone that can support Zoom
Cameras are not required, but are recommended for class participation and engagement
Speakers and microphone are not necessary but highly recommended; a call in option is also available

Email Requirement

A unique email address is required for each registrant to register and access our courses.

If this is your first time registering with us, please provide your own unique email address when registering; do not provide an email address that you share with co-workers.
If you have previously taken classes with us and have used an email address that you share with your co-workers or supervisor, your account must be updated with a unique email address. To do this, please send an email to us at registration@njaes.rutgers.edu stating that your email address needs to be changed and include:
- Your full name
- The shared email address that needs to be changed
- Your unique email address
- A phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions

Cancellations and Substitutions

There are no refunds for this program. If you are unable to attend, you may send another person to attend in your place with no penalty.