"As an institution, we are committed to maintaining an environment where students from all backgrounds can thrive and grow as members of a caring, inclusive community. Racism has no place at SUNY Cortland. That means that we, as a university and as individuals who believe that the weed of intolerance limits opportunity and stifles potential, must do more."
– President Erik J. Bitterbaum
This self-paced offering challenges participants to do one thing every day to understand and work towards anti-racism. According to the website, the opportunities include suggestions for readings, podcasts, videos, observations and “ways to form and deepen community connections.” Although appropriate for individuals, there are also suggestions for ways to adapt the challenge for groups and communities.
Offered by Diversity and Resilience Institute of El Paso, this online training is free and open to the public. Other SUNY campuses are recommending this training to their employees. The virtual training is structured into three modules with two hours of content in each and provides opportunities for breaks and self-pacing. According to the training website, participants will:
Connect with other SUNY Cortland community members engaged in anti-racist learning and action:
Watch the following films for free with your Cortland ID.