SPPH REDI Workshop: Understanding Power to Foster Respectful Working & Learning Environments
The purpose of this workshop is to bring together students, staff, and faculty across SPPH to better understand the role of power in interpersonal and professional relationships to foster respectful working and learning environments. This workshop will be facilitated by Adam Arca (second-year MPH student) and Mika Ohtsuka (fourth-year PhD student). It has been created as a response to discussions from past dialogue sessions, the environmental scan, and the REDI forum.
The workshop is open to all SPPH students, faculty, and staff. The workshop content is consistent across multiple sessions, ensuring that participants gain a cohesive understanding of these critical topics. This is an in-person-only event and attendees will be assigned to groups comprising a mix of students, faculty, and staff. Please register early as spots are limited. For any questions, please contact Dr. Sue Mills, REDI Lead at sue.mills@ubc.ca.
Agenda:
- Introduction
- Icebreaker
- Our History: Power & Academia
- Types of Power
- Strategies to navigate power dynamics
- Case Studies
- Conclusion
By the end of this workshop, you will:
- Understand how power is informed by colonialism, capitalism, and patriarchy
- Recognize types of power and how they show up for us in life and work
- Identify opportunities and ways to share and negotiate power