Racial Equity Consciousness Institute (RECI) Facilitators Academy — Illuminate the Path to Racial Justice

July 24, 2023 - 12:00am to July 28, 2023 - 11:45pm

 

Join us for an immersive, empowering, and transformative experience at the RECI Facilitators Academy from July 24 - 28 at the University of Pittsburgh’s Center on Race and Social Problems. This five-day train-the-trainer program prepares participants to become certified facilitators of RECI’s Structured Cognitive Behavioral Training (SCBT) framework for racial equity consciousness development.

Learn how to facilitate our signature cohort learning series, "Illuminating The Vaccine For Racism: Instituting A Structural Cognitive Behavioral Training Framework To Embody Grounded Personal and Collective Racial Equity Consciousness," and empower yourself and others to cultivate equitable, inclusive, and antiracist communities.

Program Objectives​:

  1. Equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of the SCBT framework for racial equity consciousness development and its systems thinking mental models.
  2. Provide in-depth training in RECI's signature cohort learning series, enabling participants to facilitate workshops and dialogues on racial equity consciousness development.
  3. Foster a supportive, collaborative learning community that encourages personal growth, reflection, and the sharing of experiences and perspectives.
  4. Empower participants to become agents of change in their communities, driving antiracist initiatives and fostering more inclusive cultures.

Who Should Participate

  1. Educators, trainers, and consultants looking to incorporate racial equity consciousness development into their curriculum or training programs.
  2. Community leaders, activists, and organizers seeking to drive transformative change and address racial disparities in their communities.
  3. HR professionals, diversity and inclusion practitioners, and executives looking to foster a more inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
  4. Individuals passionate about dismantling systems of oppression and fostering racial equity consciousness within their personal and professional spheres.

What to Expect

  1. During the Academy, participants will engage in a variety of activities, including:
  2. Multimedia reviews and data analyses to deepen understanding of the SCBT framework and its systems thinking mental models.
  3. Small group dialogues to foster collaborative learning and sharing of experiences and perspectives.
  4. Reflective journaling prompts and narrative development exercises to encourage personal growth and self-awareness.
  5. Case studies and reflective activities to apply learned concepts in real-world scenarios.
  6. Debriefing and networking sessions to consolidate learning, plan for future actions, and cultivate communities of practice.

Participation Benefits

  1. Gain certification as a RECI Facilitator, enabling you to lead workshops and dialogues on racial equity consciousness development using RECI's signature cohort learning series.
  2. Receive a RECI facilitator workbook and access the RECI resource center, filled with resources to support your ongoing journey towards racial equity consciousness.
  3. Benefit from peer feedback and support, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.
  4. Access RECI's virtual community forum, connecting with fellow facilitators, educators, and changemakers.
  5. Empower yourself and others through cultivating mindsets and abilities to deconstruct the complexity and pervasiveness of racism and catalyze antiracist initiatives, communities, and cultures.

Seating is limited. Secure your spot and join us in this transformative experience – July 24 - 28, 2023. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverages each day of the Academy.

RECI Facilitators Academy Registration

RECI Facilitators Academy is coordinated by the Center on Race and Social Problems at the University of Pittsburgh. As a non-profit, educational program, RECI Facilitators Academy is open to all individuals; no University affiliation is required. The conference is financed by registration fees and sponsorships.

RECI Facilitators Academy registration rates:

  • Individual Professionals: $600
  • Pitt Alumni: $500
  • Pitt Staff and Faculty: $400
  • Students: $300
  • Pitt Students: $250

Please note: RECI Facilitators Academy will be held in-person only; there is not an online attendance option.

Register for the RECI Facilitators Academy