Advocates & Allies for Equity Ally Workshop

As of 1/31/19, this workshop has reached capacity. You can still register, though, to be added to a wait list.

Attention male allies: Help create a more inclusive and equitable culture for women and minoritized groups at Ohio State. In this workshop led by male campus leaders/Advocates, learn about gender bias, the skills and strategies to interrupt it, and ways to contribute to positive changes on Ohio State's campuses. Ohio State is one of five institutions implementing this NSF-funded, evidence-based approach to create an environment where all can thrive and make their full contribution.

As part of President Drake’s diversity goals, Provost McPheron launched the Advocates & Allies for Equity initiative in November 2016. This NSF initiative involves male leaders, or Advocates, convening to develop male Allies into a cross-campus network in support of women and underrepresented faculty and staff advancement. 

Why Ally Workshops Include Only Men

The facilitations include only men because an aversion to making mistakes, being blamed or being judged by women can keep men from participating in university-sponsored events and discussions related to issues of gender and diversity. Offering Allies workshops for men only provides a safe and supportive space that is vital to their success and fuels participation in difficult conversations.

If you have questions about accessibility or wish to request accommodations, please contact womensplace@osu.edu. Typically two weeks' notice will allow us to provide access.

Partners for the Advocates & Allies for Equity initiative include: The Women’s Place, College of Engineering, Professor Emerita Hazel Morrow-Jones, Professor Emerita Joan Herbers, Ohio State ADVANCE, and the Advocates & Allies Women’s Advisory Council.