Villanova Univeristy Athletics

ADVANCING EQUITY & JUSTICE CURRICULUM

This curriculum is designed to provide an educational track of foundational concepts and unified language to our Villanova community based on current research and best practices to support our aspiration of becoming an antiracist institution.

Four scaffolded modules: Rooted, Being, Existing, Action. Four hours in total

• Module 1 - Pre-recorded video: Grounding community in our mission -- How are we compelled to advance equity and justice. 
• Module 2 - Facilitated Sessions (In person-One session Virtual)-Socialization, Identities and systems of power and oppression
• Module 3 - Facilitated Sessions-How our world view shapes our view of our own identity & Intersectionality.
• Module 4 - Facilitated Sessions-Action: Exploration of the cycle of liberation-- The stages of action and what it means to be an accomplice

More on this opportunity, including session overviews and dates,  can be found on the ODEI website.

Athlete Ally LGBTQIA+ Inclusion 101

Five free, live webinars on LGBTQ+ Inclusion in Sport for NCAA athletic departments

Focused specifically on NCAA Athletic Departments, we will discuss how you can utilize your position as an athlete, coach, or administrator to support LGBTQI+ athletes at your institutions. The LGBTQI+ Inclusion 101 Training is free for as many participants from an institution (including administrators, staff coaches, student-athletes, etc.) as are interested.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Webinars will be held on:

UNITAS WORKSHOPS

Requirement for new student-athletes

New Villanova student-athletes, whether freshmen or transfers, are required to attend one of two UNITAS workshops. They will learn about UNITAS, CASA and foundational concepts related to building community and communication.  These workshops are Study Hall and ACS Approved.

Check back for more information on these opportunities as it becomes available.

UNITAS COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS

Event slated for once a semester

Join UNITAS leaders to discuss what is happening in our society and the impact it has on us as athletes.

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TIMEOUT

Monday nights from 8-9 p.m. in the LEVEL Lounge of the Connelly Center. On the second floor of the Connelly Center, go to the right of the main desk and go to the end of the hallway past the art gallery.

Timeout is a weekly student-athlete reflection group that offers student-athletes a chance to take a break from their busy schedules, reconnect with their faith, reflect on their lives, and grow in their relationships with themselves and one another. Timeout is open to all student-athletes. If you have any questions about Timeout, please contact David Walsh at david.walsh@villanova.edu.

ATHLETES IN ACTION

Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30 PM in the Devon Room in Connelly

A student-led Bible Study to help student-athletes plug in with other Christians and learn how to take their passion, faith, and sport to new places, and understand what it means to play for an Audience of One. If you have any questions, please contact Will Bartel at wbartel@villanova.edu.

Check back for more information on these opportunities as it becomes available.

Check back for more information on these opportunities as it becomes available.

INCLUSIVE HIRING MEETUP

An event brings together employers who have DEI  recruiting programs

Registration is now open for the Inclusive Hiring Meetup!

Employers in attendance will speak with you about the ways they hire for and support inclusion at their organizations. This will be a great opportunity to enhance your networking skills, learn about diversity initiatives and programs, and discuss internship and job opportunities. Students may also subscribe to the newsletter for more information.

Quick tips:

• Networking is open to ALL students interested in internships, jobs, or learning more about employers
• Student organization leaders can also connect with employers to inquire about guest speakers for their groups
• No dress code, come as you are!
• Lastly, check out these helpful tips attached about evaluating an organization's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
   

Employers Attending:

• AlphaSights
• Chatham Financial
• CohnReznick LLP- Audit, Tax, Advisory
• Crowe LLP
• Deloitte- Audit, Tax Advisory
• EisnerAmper
• EY LLP
• FactSet Research Systems, Inc.
• Federal Bureau of Investigation
• FUTURE NOW Media Foundation, Inc.
• Gartner
• GlaxoSmithKline
• Global Atlantic Financial 
• Goldman Sachs
• L3Harris Technologies 
• Lockheed Martin 
• Management Leadership for Tomorrow
• PNC Financial Services
• Teach for America 
• The Haverford Trust Company
• Urban Teachers

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