Dear members,
As noted in our previous message, the SCRA Executive Committee aspires to create multiple settings where members can engage with the proposed action plan as participants, decision-makers, and collaborators.
This message focuses on the purpose and structure of the EC-hosted information sharing sessions that will be paired with facilitated, affinity-group breakout discussions. We are committed to trying the proposed structure below for the first two info sessions. With the goal to be responsive and flexible, we will seek feedback on this process and revise for subsequent info sessions as needed.
PURPOSE. The specific purpose of these meetings is four-fold:
STRUCTURE OVERVIEW. We are proposing a three-part, 90-minute meeting structure.
In designing these meetings, we attended to considerations around power dynamics and reducing interpersonal harm as well as responsiveness and transparency. Please click here to read more about those considerations and the session structure in detail.
FIRST MEETING. The first meeting will be on Friday, August 28 from 1pm to 2:30pm PST / 3:00pm to 4:30pm CST / 4:00 to 5:30pm EST.
This meeting will discuss the action item: Leveraging Conference Spaces including our *virtual* 2021 Biennial with the theme, “Uprooting White Supremacy.” Opportunities for members to provide feedback and support the design and implementation of this conference will also be shared.
We look forward to connecting!