Student Development & Campus Vibrancy and the Cross Cultural Center present the:
Satuday and Sunday, April 20-21
Register here by April 6, 2013
and recieve Cultural Credit
The Social Justice Leadership Retreat (SJLR) is a 2-day immersion aimed at empowering students. This experience is open to Stetson students who want to understand systems of oppression, privilege, identity development, and take action to create a more fair and just world.
The SJLR will occur in Altamonte Springs, FL from 8AM on Saturday, April 20th until 6PM Sunday April 21st. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, explore, and reflect on issues of social justice along with their peers. They will also have the opportunity to explore their own identities and backgrounds while connecting with other students. Students will work in small teams and with the full group for a variety of interactive activities and discussions followed by self-reflection. The cost is free to students and all meals are included*.
*Please note: If an individual registers and does not attend, that person will be charged $30. This charge is to prevent cancellations and to cover the amount invested in students attending future SJLRs.
What You Will Learn:
As a result of participating in the Social Justice Leadership Retreat, you will:
- Gain better understanding of the different components of social justice in the following contexts:
- Personal Level
- On Campus
- Local Community
- Global Scale
- Be exposed to different lived experiences
- Be challenged to think critically about yourself
- Learn ways to create positive social change through:
- Advocacy work
- Community service
- Sustainability efforts
- Personal choices
- Have fun!
Schedule at a Glance:
Saturday April 20th
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Time |
Topic |
Additional Details |
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8:30am |
Check-In |
Complete travel waiver forms and pre-assessment |
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9:00am |
Bus Leaves |
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10:15am |
Welcome (1)
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Welcome and introduction of program followed by community standards and setting safe space with house rules. Opening presentation by Yolany Gonell followed an interactive dialogue facilitated by Ana Maia. |
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11:00am |
Ice Breakers |
Appointment (large group activity) Get-to-know-your weekend cohort (small group) |
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12:15pm |
Lunch |
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1:30pm |
Exploring Individual Identities (2) |
Interactive session will cover intersections of identity as it relates to, perceived roles, and ways we interact with others. Concepts of passing, shifting, and negotiation will be addressed. Facilitated by Yolany Gonell. |
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3:30pm |
Break |
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3:45pm |
Energizer |
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4:00pm |
Exploring Privilege (3) |
In-depth exploration of privilege and the “invisible knapsack”. Co-facilitated by Nate Burke and Ana Maia. |
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5:00pm |
Dinner |
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7:00pm |
Demonstrate Group |
Starpower faciliatate by the Social Justice Leadership Team. |
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11:00pm |
Fun Time |
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Sunday, April 21st
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Time |
Topic |
Additional Details |
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9:00am |
Breakfast |
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10:00am |
Energizer |
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10:15am |
Working in Groups (1) |
Interactive session identifying applicable ways to foster civility in complex situations and ways in which synergy can be created. Facilitated by RC Stabile. |
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11:30am |
Vision Activity (4) |
Introspective activity Facilitated by Ana Maia. |
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12:30pm |
Lunch |
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1:30pm |
Social Justice in Action (4)(5) |
This session will synthesize the role of participants in limiting the perpetuation of unjust and inequitable practices, in turn becoming more comfortable collaborating and interacting across cultural and racial barriers and boundaries. |
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3:00pm |
Action Plan (5) |
Part II of Vision Activity. Actions might include informational campaigns, meetings, volunteering, political action, etc.
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4:00pm |
Closing Remarks |
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4:00pm |
Evaluation |
Participant feedback and recommendations. |
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4:30 pm |
Bus departs |
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For more information please contact Ana Maia (amaia@stetson.edu) or Yolany Gonell (ygonell@stetson.edu).