[Hearts-of-GOLD] FW: [GOLD-network] Sparks for Change workshop

[Sim D. Aberson]

Hi Grady,

The information suggests that this is geared toward people in academia.
 Would this be open to those of us in government labs not affiliated
with academic departments?

Sim

On 12/15/21 12:02 PM, Grady Dixon via Hearts-of-GOLD wrote:
> Here is another NSF GOLD opportunity to help you further develop your
> leadership as a DEI change agent in your department and beyond. The
> organizers of this project started their journey at the same Ideas Lab
> as the PIs for Hearts of GOLD. You might also consider sharing this
> opportunity with others.
> 
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> 
> Let me know if you have any questions.
> 
> _____________________________________________
> P. Grady Dixon
> 
> Professor and Dean,
> 
> Werth College of Science, Technology, and Mathematics
> 
> Fort Hays State University
> 
> pgdixon at fhsu.edu <mailto:pgdixon at fhsu.edu>
> 
> he/him
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> 
> *From:* GOLD-network <gold-network-bounces at mailman.ucar.edu> *On Behalf
> Of *Rebecca Batchelor via GOLD-network
> *Sent:* Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:57 AM
> *To:* GOLD Ideas Lab Participants <gold-network at mailman.ucar.edu>
> *Subject:* [GOLD-network] Sparks for Change workshop
> 
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> 
> Hi GOLD friends,
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> 
> After a number of covid-related postponements, Sparks for Change is
> moving ahead with a second leadership focused workshop in May next
> year.  We would really love to reach some of the folks who participated
> in other GOLD programs as participants, and would appreciate you sharing
> the information below. If any of you are interested in being "Sponsors"
> (recognized leaders in Broadening Participation work) at our in person
> workshop, please let Robert (rekirsch at asu.edu <mailto:rekirsch at asu.edu>)
> or I know - this role includes both solidarity leadership development
> and recognition, and mentorship and knowledge sharing opportunities.
> 
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> Bec and the Sparks for Change team
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> To share:
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> */Are you ready to move from DEI learning to departmental action? Would
> you like to better support early career minoritized faculty in your
> institution? Sparks for Change
> <https://secure-web.cisco.com/1gjQ9TBPlAlY6qB1E9QWiqsbu1eEpbDRQQ8VJx104VtDQaVe-MaAZcT0Yq_nU9o9rc7DoeJkp_oZSgV8Fanb1WG5ggUIehIQGN9vJ4EDHzYYQPhCwWIVCfe277DBeqmWPHtb2IV5i1KuRgstZZZ2W4RILnqQtIvfnKl1MKovcg8fLl4W-UpL7Xs0jqJx2sNPadLcZPP2a3XMQqv2CdvZbteV2AVFnB1u63FjlfKcdw69TngOovnaz8V2o8qZoMuFlbHgS3XgqETRiRTBZlHeeZNGta5XTT2GFpZ1BfosjBqYrA3mkkpmuAQI22nz550g8iiisrQYl44TGUXJsxp8kl0rBwyWJ381IJRA_OoF6ztgtHg3V3h5gmFpKqTSQJBNdRmsv7zl0mLuTBsO0Q8GwPHDHRSaSkbS8Xv2zEPgtlekiqB4cEg9_p6oP0qnpKlEy/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sparksforchange.org%2F>
> provides support, targeted action planning, and leadership development
> to accelerate change for broadening participation through small groups
> of highly motivated leaders. Join us for an intensive, funded, three-day
> workshop aimed at Geoscience faculty across institution type./*
> 
> * *
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> *Sparks for Change
> <https://secure-web.cisco.com/1gjQ9TBPlAlY6qB1E9QWiqsbu1eEpbDRQQ8VJx104VtDQaVe-MaAZcT0Yq_nU9o9rc7DoeJkp_oZSgV8Fanb1WG5ggUIehIQGN9vJ4EDHzYYQPhCwWIVCfe277DBeqmWPHtb2IV5i1KuRgstZZZ2W4RILnqQtIvfnKl1MKovcg8fLl4W-UpL7Xs0jqJx2sNPadLcZPP2a3XMQqv2CdvZbteV2AVFnB1u63FjlfKcdw69TngOovnaz8V2o8qZoMuFlbHgS3XgqETRiRTBZlHeeZNGta5XTT2GFpZ1BfosjBqYrA3mkkpmuAQI22nz550g8iiisrQYl44TGUXJsxp8kl0rBwyWJ381IJRA_OoF6ztgtHg3V3h5gmFpKqTSQJBNdRmsv7zl0mLuTBsO0Q8GwPHDHRSaSkbS8Xv2zEPgtlekiqB4cEg9_p6oP0qnpKlEy/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sparksforchange.org%2F>*is
> an NSF GEO Opportunities for Leadership in Diversity (GOLD) funded
> program aimed at increasing diversity and broadening participation
> within the geosciences. Sparks for Change focuses on improving the
> *retention of underrepresented faculty* and *improving departmental
> culture towards broadening participation* using *small groups as change
> agents*. Triads, comprised of a junior underrepresented minoritized
> faculty member, a more senior partner in the same department, and an
> experienced external broadening participation expert, drive
> departmental-level change, supported by a network of triads from across
> the country.
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> Participants in the Sparks for Change program will join us for a
> three-day workshop, to be held May 11-13 2022, in Boulder, CO. During
> the workshop, your small group will develop the leadership skills
> necessary to lead departmental culture change, become part of a network
> of scholars focused on broadening participation in the geosciences, and
> create a comprehensive action plan to enact relevant and specific DEIA
> efforts in your department. Departmental partnerships (comprised of a
> junior and senior faculty member) will be matched with broadening
> participation sponsors, and all participants will receive travel
> stipends to cover costs associated with attending.
> 
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> Learn more about the program and apply at our website:
> https://www.sparksforchange.org/
> <https://secure-web.cisco.com/1gjQ9TBPlAlY6qB1E9QWiqsbu1eEpbDRQQ8VJx104VtDQaVe-MaAZcT0Yq_nU9o9rc7DoeJkp_oZSgV8Fanb1WG5ggUIehIQGN9vJ4EDHzYYQPhCwWIVCfe277DBeqmWPHtb2IV5i1KuRgstZZZ2W4RILnqQtIvfnKl1MKovcg8fLl4W-UpL7Xs0jqJx2sNPadLcZPP2a3XMQqv2CdvZbteV2AVFnB1u63FjlfKcdw69TngOovnaz8V2o8qZoMuFlbHgS3XgqETRiRTBZlHeeZNGta5XTT2GFpZ1BfosjBqYrA3mkkpmuAQI22nz550g8iiisrQYl44TGUXJsxp8kl0rBwyWJ381IJRA_OoF6ztgtHg3V3h5gmFpKqTSQJBNdRmsv7zl0mLuTBsO0Q8GwPHDHRSaSkbS8Xv2zEPgtlekiqB4cEg9_p6oP0qnpKlEy/https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sparksforchange.org%2F>  
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> Applications close February 1.
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> __________________________________________
> 
> Rebecca (Bec) Batchelor, PhD (she/her)
> 
> rebecca.batchelor at colorado.edu <mailto:rebecca.batchelor at colorado.edu> 
> 
> Research Associate
> 
> CIRES Education and Outreach <https://cires.colorado.edu/outreach>
> 
> Co-lead GEO-REU Network
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> Mail: UCB 488 University of Colorado | Boulder, CO 80309
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> Phone: 303-735-7734
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