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 UC community member. Please visit our office located at University Pavilion, Suite 600 to sign-out these resources.
Resource List
| Name of the Game | Intended Purpose | Number of Participants | Expected Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Activity |
*resources can only be checked out for two weeks at a time