DEI Council Form For Us: An Introduction to Unconscious Bias

The DEI Council of the WKU Alumni Association PresentsF
FORUM FOR US
An Introduction to Unconscious Bias
With Lacretia ‘Cre’ Dye Ph.D.

This is the first session of three in the WKU Alumni Association Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council's fall 2021 series, Forum for Us, with an introduction to implicit bias. Implicit, or unconscious, bias is described as attitudes we have towards people or the stereotypes we associate with them without our explicit intent. Dr. Dye set her presentation goals as, "Participants will take an active and internal investigation of individual and collective attitudes, memories, and beliefs through varied channels of experience. Expect to achieve both short-term (greater motivation for racial and cultural re-imagination, adoption of contemplative practices to support the change process) and long-term outcomes (as participants return to their respective educational/leadership spaces)." 

About Dr. Dye
Dr. Dye is an Associate Professor in the WKU Department of Counseling and Student Affairs. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a National Certified Counselor, Dr. Dye has served her local, regional and national community with heart, mind and body wellness for over 20 years. She regularly gives workshops in the areas of ancestral healing, shamanic healing, yoga & drumming therapy, trauma releasing activities in counseling, urban school counseling and unconscious bias.

About the DEI Council
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council was chartered by the WKU Alumni Association National Board of Directors on April 18, 2020, to advance diversity and inclusion among alumni and WKU. The Council works closely with the Board, staff and volunteers of the Association to ensure that alumni and friends are engaged and included without regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, military service, veteran status or disability.