Office of Equity & Inclusion
Mission Statement
We work to bring out the best in our students, faculty and staff by valuing their unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives – welcoming and leveraging individual contributions to collaborate, create, innovate, and compete in a global society. We also address issues of harassment, discrimination, sexual misconduct, and retaliation so members of our community can work, learn, grow and thrive in a safe environment. We aspire toward inclusive excellence by leading with courage and compassion, and treating each other with dignity and respect.
Hours and Location
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Office of Equity & Inclusion
600 University Pavilion PO Box 210395 Cincinnati OH 45221-0395
Office Resources
The Office of Equity & Inclusion provides resources including books, activities, games, and informative video productions that relate to topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Resources can be checked out by any ÃÀ¸ß÷¹ÙÍø community member. Please visit our office located at University Pavilion, Suite 600 to sign-out these resources.Â
Resource List
Name of the Game | Intended Purpose | Number of Participants | Expected Duration |
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Bafa' Bafa' | Stereotypes can make it difficult for people to work/learn together. Bafa’ Bafa’ provides an opportunity to discuss how stereotypes are formed and methods for overcoming their negative effects. | Requires a minimum of 12 participants. Works best with 18 to 35 participants | 1 1/2 hours to play. 30 minutes or more to discuss |
Diversity Jenga | Includes questions about diversity and inclusion on the Jenga pieces that initiates conversation while also playing the game Jenga. | 2+ players | 30 minutes |
How Do You See the World? | Ice breaker card game to encourage open discussion and challenge your perspective. The 5 topics you’ll explore are reflections, relationships, life’s purpose, aspirations and beliefs. | 2+ players | 30 minutes |
Keep it Real Rx | A communication game which invites you to discover what really dwells within the hearts and minds of yourself and others. | 2 to 10 players | 1 1/2 to 2 hours |
Silver Series Thumballs | Players catch the ball and discuss the questions under their thumb. The diversity ball is used to share experiences of feeling excluded and explore ways to build community. | 2+ players | 30 minutes |
StarPower | Each of us may be tempted to abuse power. Power can be amazingly seductive. StarPower helps illustrate these concepts. | A minimum of 18 and a maximum of 36 players | 1 1/2 hours to play with 1 1/2 hours of discussion |
Totem | Totem is the game that allows you to have fun while discovering your strengths through other people’s eyes. | 3 to 8 players | 30 minutes |
What Stands Between Us | Questions to faciliate conversation between EuroAmericans and People of Color. | 2+ players | 1 hour |
Zoom and Re-Zoom | Facilitates communication and an appreciation of the perspective of others. | Up to 30 players | 30 minutes to play with 30 minutes of discussion |
Author | Title | Type |
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Berarado, Deardorff | Building Cultural Competence; Innovative Activities and Models | Activity |
Cullen | 35 Dumb Things Well-Intended People Say | Guide |
Davis | How to Teach Students Who Don't Look Like You; Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies | Guide |
Gardenswartz, Cherbosque, Rowe | Diverse Teams at Work: Capitalizing on the Power of Diversity | Guide |
Gardenswartz, Rowe | Emotional Intelligence for Managing Results in a Diverse World | Guide |
Gardenswartz, Digh, Bennett, Rowe | Global Diversity Desk Reference: Managing an International Workforce | Reference w/ CD |
Gardenswartz, Rowe | Managing Diversity: A Complete Desk Reference & Planning Guide | Reference w/ CD |
Gardenswartz, Rowe | The Diversity Tool Kit: Revised Edition | CD |
Gorksi, Pothini | Case Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education | Case Study/Guide |
Graham | The Best Companies for Minorities: Employers Across the Country Who Recruit, Train and Promote Minorities | Informational |
Hollins, Govan | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; Strategies for Facilitating Conversations on Race | Guide |
Lambert, Myers | The Diversity Training Activity Book; 50 Activities for Promoting Communication and Understanding at Work | Activity |
Lieberman | 110 Ways to Champion Diversity and Build Inclusion | Activity |
Mayorga-Gallo | Behind the White Picket Fence: Power and Privilege in a Multiethnic Neighborhood | Non-Fiction |
Michael | Raising Race Questions; Whiteness & Equity in Education | Case-Study/Guide |
Moore Jr., Penick-Parks, Michael | Everyday White People Confront Racial & Social Injustice | Non-Fiction Stories |
Obear | Turn the Tide: Rise About Toxic, Difficult Situations in the Workplace | Guide |
PaperClip Communications | Race Dynamics & Racism on Today's Campus: Engaging the Community to Reduce Acts of Hate and Improve Cultural Competency | Case Study/Guide |
Stringer, Cassiday | 52 Activities for Improving Cross-Cultural Communication | Activity |
Sue | Microaggressions in Everyday LIfe | Non-Fiction |
Sue | Race Talk and the Conspiracy of Silence; Understanding and Facilitating Difficult Dialogues on Race | Guide |
Tatum | Can We Talk About Race? And Other Conversations in an Era of School Resegregation | Non-Fiction Stories |
Thiedeman | The Diversity and Inclusion Handbook | Guide |
Wah | The Art of Mindful Facilitation | ´¡³¦³Ù¾±±¹¾±³Ù²âÌý |
*resources can only be checked out for two weeks at a time