NAAAP-GKC is partnering with Mid America Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce in presenting Unconscious Bias, A Discussion with Dr. Susan Wilson.

Dr. Wilson is Vice Chancellor of Diversity and Inclusion at UMKC. She is a clinical psychologist with a multifaceted career in higher education, diversity, healthcare administration, behavioral health, consulting and media.

Dr. Wilson will speak on the subject of unconscious bias, what it is and how it impacts our behaviors and decisions. Becoming aware of our biases can lead to changing behavior, which can make our workplaces more collaborative, inclusive, and competitive.
 

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April 5, 2018  | 5:30 pm

KU Edwards Campus, 12600 S Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS 66213

Join us for some light snacks and networking at 5:30 pm

Unconscious Bias program will begin at 6:00 pm

Directions & Parking Information:

April 5, 2018  | 5:30 pm

Join us for some light snacks and networking at 5:30 pm
Unconscious Bias program will begin at 6:00 pm

PARKING
Free parking is available to visitors and students except for a designated faculty/staff parking located on the south side of Regnier Hall marked with signage. See the map below (also available to download here) to view the parking lots.

There is accessible parking available in the parking lot on the east side of the Regents Center, the west end of the south parking lot by Regnier Hall and on the north side of the BEST Building.

*Additional information information from KU Edwards Campus Map.

BUILDING & ROOM
KU Edwards Campus
BEST Building (BEST Complex)
Building address: 12604 Quivira Road, Overland Park, KS 66213
Room: 2nd Floor, Room 230

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To get the most benefit out of this event we recommend taking one or all of the following tests prior to the event;  Race IAT, Asian IAT, and Sexuality IAT.

When you are aware of your own bias you are able to connect with these unconscious feelings and be self-aware of your decisions.

Results will not be shared at the event.

Harvard University Implicit-association tests:
Social scientists from the Harvard University developed the implicit-association tests. The test measures your attitude towards topics like - race, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight and religion. The goal of the project is to "examine thoughts and feelings that exist either outside of conscious awareness or conscious control." The racial bias test involves the participant choosing quickly between pictures of white/black faces and good/bad words. In short: how fast do you categorize negative words when paired with African-American face in contrast to other similar sorting exercises. 

Take the Test