Creating a Community of Support to Dismantle Microaggressions on Campus

Presenter Information

Angelica Aguirre, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Sudarshana Bordoloi, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Alfredo Duplat, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Kerry Diekmann, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Pakou Lee, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Jessica Schomberg, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Start Date

1-5-2023

End Date

1-5-2023

Description

Microaggressions are forms of exclusion that are often normalized as acceptable social interactions. Microaggressions undermine the mission and values of higher education while causing great emotional and physical harm to victims. The presenters will share their experience building a year-long cohort program fostering a community of support and providing tools to dismantle microaggressions on campus. Through discussion and shared brainstorming, participants will develop strategies to address and reduce microaggressions on their campuses.

NOTE: Video of this presentation starts at 25:00.