The Inclusive Pedagogy series is a dynamic and eclectic approach for adopting a holistic
approach to supporting students from various backgrounds. Although learning is a
cognitive process, it is also a social and emotional one as well. Proactive instructors can
foster a sense of belonging in the classroom by building trust and increasing social
awareness through various techniques. This series of workshops is intended for all
faculty (e.g., adjunct, assistant, associate, clinical, etc.), teaching assistants, and
professional staff who work as academic advisors or directly involved in student
development.
Participants will attend 90-minute sessions monthly. Those not able to attend in-person
can elect to attend via Zoom. Lunch is provided monthly for in-person participants and
registration is encouraged. Participants will be provided with a workbook with content
from each session.
Part I:
Date: September 8, 2026 Location: UU-111 Time: 11:30am - 1pm
This workshop equips educators with practical strategies to create learning
environments where every student feels seen, supported, and able to thrive.
Through interactive discussion and case examples attendees will learn how to cultivate
classroom norms that promote respect and shared voice; redesign syllabi to signal
inclusion and transparency; and apply universal design principles to reduce barriers and
expand access.
● Creating a space of equity through inclusive interactions
● Establishing an inclusive course design and syllabus
● Incorporating universal design approaches in the classroom

Instructor:
Ada Robinson-Perez, LMSW, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Office of Equity, Access, and Diversity Education

Part II:
Date: October 6, 2026 Location: UUW 324 Time: 11:30am - 1pm

This session empowers educators with practical strategies on ways to recognize and
address unconscious bias, combat microaggressions, and understand the importance of
fostering a growth mindset. We’ll explore the importance of metacognition, maintaining
high expectations, and incorporating diverse perspectives to create an inclusive and
equitable learning environment where all students can thrive.
● Understanding stereotype threat and becoming aware of unconscious bias
● Growth Mindset and self-efficacy
● Culturally responsive teaching practices
Instructors:
Alesha Bowman, Ed.D.
Director, Promise Scholars Initiative
Jennifer Smith, MST
Assistant Director Diversity Education and Restorative Practices

Part III
Date: November 3, 2026 Location: UUW 324 Time: 11:30am - 1pm
Topic: “Inclusivity and Neurodivergence: teaching and learning in
neurodiverse classrooms”
This two-part workshop focuses on the challenges and rewards of university teaching at
a moment when students are increasingly open about being neurodivergent (ND).
Across two sessions, we will cover topics such as: the medical, legal, and social models of
disability and how these play out on university campuses; masking, stimming, and other
foundations of ND culture for neurotypical (NT) instructors; managing accommodations
and classroom dynamics in neurodiverse classrooms; and the craft of creating courses,
assignments, and assessments that support ND students and ND faculty.
Participants will have a greater understanding of ND students and experiences, and
pragmatic tools for immediate classroom implementation.
Instructor:

Bridget Whearty, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, English Department at Binghamton University and Faculty Affiliate
in Medieval Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Dr. Whearty is also a 2026 SUNY Accessibility Advocate and Faculty Fellow

Part IV
Date: November 10, 2026 Location: UUW 324 Time: 11:30am - 1pm
Topic: “Inclusive pedagogy for neurodivergent instructors: working with
ourselves”
This two-part workshop focuses on the challenges and rewards of university teaching at
a moment when students are increasingly open about being neurodivergent (ND).
Across two sessions, we will cover topics such as: the medical, legal, and social models of
disability and how these play out on university campuses; masking, stimming, and other
foundations of ND culture for neurotypical (NT) instructors; managing accommodations
and classroom dynamics in neurodiverse classrooms; and the craft of creating courses,
assignments, and assessments that support ND students and ND faculty.
Participants will have a greater understanding of ND students and experiences, and
pragmatic tools for immediate classroom implementation.
Instructor:

Bridget Whearty, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, English Department at Binghamton University and Faculty Affiliate
in Medieval Studies and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Dr. Whearty is also a 2026 SUNY Accessibility Advocate and Faculty Fellow