Social Justice Leadership Institute
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As the University of Oregon has undertaken serious steps to advance institutional equity and diversity, many challenges have and will continue to be faced. How do we promote lasting change at UO in support of equity and social justice? How do we build alliances for that work? Where do we seek support and how do we promote self-care in advancing our efforts? In support of the University of Oregon's Diversity Plan and our continued to efforts to have the vision and goals of that plan realized, the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity along with the Holden Leadership Center are committed to providing a student space that addresses these questions and fosters leadership and self-determination within the context of social justice.
The Social Justice Leadership Institute is a two and a half day institute for mature and emerging student leaders at the University of Oregon who want to advance their vision for an equitable campus environment. SJLI offers a holistic approach to leadership development by fostering a contemplative, creative, and compassionate environment. This approach will offer participants a venue for self-reflection and connection to models and methods for social justice leadership along with practical skills in promoting social justice.
SJLI affirms that ALL of us participate in systems of power and oppression that perpetuate injustice. Though it is not a requirement for SJLI attendees to be experts in these areas, SJLI attendees will be asked to explore their own relationship with these systems and how to work with difference in ways that promote relational, people-centered frameworks for social justice movement building.
SJLI works from the premise that any social justice movement is only as strong as those in it. To this end, grounding and mindfulness activities are woven throughout the curriculum to promote a culture of sustainability. SJLI encourages the development and integration of practices that will positively impact the health and longevity of this new generation of social justice leaders.
SJLI participants will author a collective social justice agenda that is in tune with the UO Diversity Plan and focuses on transforming the UO campus community. The efforts brought forth in SJLI 08' will culminate in a Convening Circle with elders, community members, and supporters who are excited to engage with SJLI participants and their shared vision of the social justice in action.
Anyone who is ready to delve into self-reflection about their commitment to and leadership practices within the Social Justice Movement and who is willing to be fully present with others by engaging in authentic dialogue and experiential activities that involve complex, challenging, and most definitely rewarding subjects.
Weekend Details and Accommodations
All food, housing and transportation will be provided. You will need to bring comfortable clothes appropriate for various activities, including exercise, and your own pillow, sleeping bag and toiletries. We will meet in the university parking lot across from PLC (14th and Kincaid), behind the bus stop at 3:45 pm on Friday, November 21. The bus will load at 3:55 pm so that we may leave by 4.
We will stay at Camp Harlow Friday and Saturday night and will load the bus again on Sunday at 11 am to return to Eugene by noon.
For more information about Camp Harlow, check them out at: Camp Harlow Home
Contact Hannah Holleman at: holleman@uoregon.edu with questions or comments!