2022 Session Descriptions

Session description coming soon!

Universal Design (UD) calls for an environment that can be accessed, understood, and used to the greatest extent possible by all people regardless of their age, size, ability, or disability. At its core, the purpose of student affairs is to educate, to create environments where students can learn about themselves and others, and provide the resources and supports for students to thrive in postsecondary education.UD can, and should be, applied to student affairs. As a result of this session, participants will define UD, outline the principles and guidelines for UD, understand the value and purpose of UD for student affairs, and be able to describe the eight steps for implementing UD into their work.

Have you heard the term restorative justice and wondered what it’s all about? Do you want to strengthen your relationships with coworkers? Then this is the session for you! In this session, participants will learn the core principles and foundations of restorative justice and how we utilize these practices in higher education through our student conduct process. Participants in this session will also have the opportunity to learn about their conflict styles and how they can use that knowledge to have restorative conversations with in the workplace!

In this session we are going to take a look at what are our Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations are in order to purse achievement and the cost it can have.  We use the past to learn, the future to prepare and the present to live.  When our only focus is on the future goals, we lose the present, we lose our lives and postpone our sense of joy.  We will look at how we can start to break out of the never ending spiral of focusing on the extrinsic achievement and learning how to connect our work and home life with our intrinsic achievement.  In other words, how can we enjoy the “Hustle”.  We will work on how to define or find our character and create a unique “scorecard” that focuses on a more fulfilling kind of achievement.

This workshop is designed to educate faculty and staff about the current social justice issues students are facing during their WashU experience. Attendees can expect an overview of the co-curricular advisory board (CAB), its purpose, and how it addresses oppressive systems within our co-curricular community. Additionally, we will cover Bias Report and Support System (BRSS) statistical data as well as overall student experiences with bias inside and outside of the classroom. Last, attendees will be provided with strategies to connect students with an understanding of advocacy and allyship with the goal of fostering a trauma-informed and inclusive community.

Join Rebecca Miller, WashU’s on-campus Registered Dietitian and Assistant Director for Nutrition & Dietary Wellness, to discuss her nutrition philosophy on campus and how to incorporate a more flexible and intuitive approach to nutrition into your lifestyle. Through open discussion and personal reflection, develop your own personal definition of healthy and learn ways to improve your health without restriction.

This session will be a gentle flow/stretch class where we would spend time with breath work and mindfulness/meditation.

Join Nancy Nigh from the Skandalaris Center for a low-key, fun session of improv games where we will explore three main concepts of improv and how to use them in the workplace. In this session we will focus on the improv concepts of: Saying “Yes, and…”, making your team members look insanely good, and trusting your gut. Don’t worry, you won’t be required to perform in front of the group -unless you volunteer to! You WILL be required to let loose and laugh a little. No improv experience necessary!