Coming Together for Racial Understanding

Coming Together for Racial Understanding

Coming Together for Racial Understanding (CTRU) is a one-day Professional Development workshop based on the initiative by the National Cooperative Extension Service Rapid Response Team to enhance communication and engagement by identifying barriers, countering bias, and building trust across racial differences. The Navigating Difference Cultural Competency workshop series is a prerequisite for taking Coming Together for Racial Understanding.

Participants in Coming Together for Racial Understanding will:

  • Identify barriers to communication and interaction.
  • Counter bias and prejudice.
  • Connect discrimination and oppression with real-life experiences.
  • Recognize, acknowledge, and affirm the pain and joy of being in target and non–target groups.
  • Build trust across racial and other differences.

The workshop can be delivered virtually or face to face. 

There is no cost for ISU Extension and Outreach staff to attend. Morning refreshments will be provided and participants will need to bring their own lunch. For more information about the workshop, see the Coming Together for Racial Understanding Course Information Sheet and Coming Together for Racial Understanding Sample Agenda

Please contact Gayle Coon for additional information. Registration is limited to 25 participants per workshop.