Don't miss this celebration of Ohio State women's accomplishments and contributions to the university. Join us in congratulating women who have been recently hired or promoted. In addition, you can catch up with colleagues and friends and just have fun! All faculty and staff (of all genders) are invited. The reception is an excellent opportunity to meet people from all areas of the university community.

Special guests and the director of The Women's Place will speak from 5 - 5:30pm. Guests include:

• Karla Zadnik, interim executive vice president and provost, interim dean of the College of Public Health, and Glenn A. Fry Professor in optometry and physiological optics
• Katie Hall, senior vice president of talent, culture and human resources, Office of Human Resources

Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Complimentary parking is available.

Real-time captioning will be provided, but if you have any questions about accessibility or wish to request an additional accommodation, please contact womensplace@osu.edu. Typically two weeks' notice will allow us to provide access.

We hope to see you at the reception! RSVP is required by April 1.

Aiming to improve your salary or work life? Knowing how to negotiate is an essential leadership skill. It can also help to challenge the gender salary gap that impacts women. Discussions are based on the AAUW Start Smart and Work Smart curriculum to assist you in determining your market value in light of your abilities, performance, and qualifications.

About the Program
AAUW Work Smart / Start Smart is designed to teach you how to negotiate for a new job, raise, or promotion. In this workshop, you’ll gain confidence in your negotiation style through facilitated discussion and role-play.

Benefits attendees will gain include:

• A toolkit to help navigate salary negotiations for next career opportunities and how to determine your market value related to your abilities, qualifications, and expected job duties.
• An understanding of other benefits, services, and supports that candidates can ask about during negotiation discussions when an increased salary is not possible.
• A better understanding of the wage gaps and other equity issues facing women in the workforce and across the academy

Attendees of any gender are welcome.

If you have any questions about this program, questions about accessibility, or wish to request an accommodation, please contact womensplace@osu.edu.

The Women's Place invites male* allies to help create a more inclusive and equitable culture for women and minoritized groups at Ohio State. In this in-person workshop led by male campus leaders/Advocates, learn about gender bias and microaggressions, the skills and strategies to interrupt them, and ways to contribute to positive changes on Ohio State's campuses.

Ally workshops are part of the Advocates & Allies for Equity initiative launched by The Women's Place and partners in November 2016. This NSF, evidence-based initiative involves male leaders, or Advocates, convening to develop male Allies into a cross-campus network in support of advancing women and underrepresented faculty and staff.

This in-person workshop will take place on the central part of the Columbus campus. The exact location will be determined by the number of registrants. Details will be emailed to participants by June 3 or earlier.

Why Ally Workshops Focus on Men

To better involve men in the collective efforts towards culture change, the Advocates & Allies workshops focus on encouraging men* to take greater responsibility for interrupting everyday and structural inequities. As the primary participants in this program, male colleagues share and learn while holding each other accountable for growth. Led by and for men, these sessions aim to offer a safe and supportive space for participating in critical conversations. It’s an environment where men, often for the first time, can openly explore their questions, confusions, hopes and concerns related to diversity issues in their organizations.

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

*We welcome transgender and nonbinary people who feel comfortable in a setting focused on men’s transformational learning to participate as both Advocates and Allies.

The Women's Place invites male* allies to help create a more inclusive and equitable culture for women and minoritized groups at Ohio State. In this virtual workshop led by male campus leaders/Advocates, learn about gender bias and microaggressions, the skills and strategies to interrupt them, and ways to contribute to positive changes on Ohio State's campuses.

Ally workshops are part of the Advocates & Allies for Equity initiative launched by The Women's Place and partners in November 2016. This NSF, evidence-based initiative involves male leaders, or Advocates, convening to develop male Allies into a cross-campus network in support of advancing women and underrepresented faculty and staff.

Why Ally Workshops Focus on Men

To better involve men in the collective efforts towards culture change, the Advocates & Allies workshops focus on encouraging men* to take greater responsibility for interrupting everyday and structural inequities. As the primary participants in this program, male colleagues share and learn while holding each other accountable for growth. Led by and for men, these sessions aim to offer a safe and supportive space for participating in critical conversations. It’s an environment where men, often for the first time, can openly explore their questions, confusions, hopes and concerns related to diversity issues in their organizations.

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

*We welcome transgender and nonbinary people who feel comfortable in a setting focused on men’s transformational learning to participate as both Advocates and Allies.

The Women's Place invites male* allies to help create a more inclusive and equitable culture for women and minoritized groups at Ohio State. In this virtual workshop led by male campus leaders/Advocates, learn about gender bias and microaggressions, the skills and strategies to interrupt them, and ways to contribute to positive changes on Ohio State's campuses.

Ally workshops are part of the Advocates & Allies for Equity initiative launched by The Women's Place and partners in November 2016. This NSF, evidence-based initiative involves male leaders, or Advocates, convening to develop male Allies into a cross-campus network in support of advancing women and underrepresented faculty and staff.

Why Ally Workshops Focus on Men

To better involve men in the collective efforts towards culture change, the Advocates & Allies workshops focus on encouraging men* to take greater responsibility for interrupting everyday and structural inequities. As the primary participants in this program, male colleagues share and learn while holding each other accountable for growth. Led by and for men, these sessions aim to offer a safe and supportive space for participating in critical conversations. It’s an environment where men, often for the first time, can openly explore their questions, confusions, hopes and concerns related to diversity issues in their organizations.

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

*We welcome transgender and nonbinary people who feel comfortable in a setting focused on men’s transformational learning to participate as both Advocates and Allies.

Aiming to improve your salary or work life? Knowing how to negotiate is an essential leadership skill. It can also help to challenge the gender salary gap that impacts women. Discussions are based on the AAUW Start Smart and Work Smart curriculum to assist you in determining your market value in light of your abilities, performance, and qualifications.

About the Program
AAUW Work Smart / Start Smart is designed to teach you how to negotiate for a new job, raise, or promotion. In this workshop, you’ll gain confidence in your negotiation style through facilitated discussion and role-play.

Benefits attendees will gain include:

• A toolkit to help navigate salary negotiations for next career opportunities and how to determine your market value related to your abilities, qualifications, and expected job duties.
• An understanding of other benefits, services, and supports that candidates can ask about during negotiation discussions when an increased salary is not possible.
• A better understanding of the wage gaps and other equity issues facing women in the workforce and across the academy

Attendees of any gender are welcome.

If you have any questions about this program, questions about accessibility, or wish to request an accommodation, please contact: womensplace@osu.edu

REGISTRATION IS FULL. PLEASE WATCH THE WOMEN'S PLACE WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SPRING SEMESTER.

We invite you to learn and apply authentic, innovative and impactful techniques to consider how we engage more purposefully within our OSU communities as well as with our external communities.

The Art of Hosting Conversations That Matter is a suite of simple yet powerful approaches for designing and hosting/facilitating conversations, engagement processes and meetings.

This approach offers innovative and effective ways to harness the collective wisdom of groups and invites participants to co-create new perspectives in ways that value all voices equally.   

If this intrigues you, please join us to learn and explore the following methodologies to engage yourself and others in making change in our organizations and communities:

• World Café
• Open Space
• Circle
• Appreciative inquiry and reflective listening

In addition, you will connect with experienced Ohio State practitioners and learn how they bring Art of Hosting to classrooms, meetings, and other areas of their work.

Cost: $120 for individuals, $80 each for units registering groups of 3 or more. Contact womensplace@osu.edu to request a scholarship if you have financial need.
Times: Each day, 9am - 4:30pm
Meals: Lunch and snacks are included both days
Space is limited to 45 participants
Note: This training is for OSU faculty, staff and students and only those new to the Art of Hosting
Registration for Groups of 3 or More

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

The Women’s Place invites you to join us for the 4^th annual virtual FORWARD symposium. This year’s theme, “THRIVE: Advancing at Every Age,” delves into the multifaceted journey of professional growth and development, catering to individuals of all generations and focusing on women in the workplace.

THRIVE: Advancing at Every Age welcomes professionals of all ages, including students, early-career professionals, mid-career changers, and seasoned experts. Whether just beginning your career journey or to redefine your path, this symposium offers knowledge, tools, and insights for challenging ageism and thriving in today's ever-changing professional landscape.

This year’s symposium will feature keynote speaker Ashton Applewhite. The author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, Applewhite is a leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and to dismantle it. She focuses on topics such as what makes aging different for women; how the double impact of ageism and sexism affect women’s health, income, and well-being; and how competing to “stay young” digs the hole even deeper. Applewhite claims that the women’s movement taught us to claim our power; a pro-aging movement will teach us to hold onto it.

A co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, Applewhite has been recognized by the New York Times, the New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism. She has written for Harper’s, the Guardian, and the New York Times; blogs at This Chair Rocks; and is the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist? She speaks widely at venues that have ranged from colleges and symposia to the TED main stage and the United Nations.

This free event is open to Ohio State faculty, staff, students, and community partners of all genders. Save the date and revisit this page for more details on the panels.

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

Agenda

11 – 11:05am
Occasion and Opening Remarks

Andreá Williams, The Women’s Place, The Ohio State University

11:05am – Noon
Panel: Age is Only a Number

During this conversation between women representing early, mid-level, and senior-level career perspectives, each panelist will share her experiences navigating her career through modern transitions and culture change. Panelists will also discuss topics relating to age including equal pay, benefits for parents and caregivers, intergenerational mentorship, and age-related barriers women face with promotions and professional development.

Moderator: Marisa Sheldon, Director, Age-Friendly Innovation Center, The Ohio State University College of Social Work

Panelists:

• Christian Johnson is the program manager for Leadership and Social Justice at the Columbus YWCA. Christian possesses a strong background in education, special event planning, program development, politics and mentorship. At the YWCA, she works to empower women and eliminate racism through various advocacy programs and projects for women, girls, marginalized and underrepresented communities around Columbus, Ohio. She is also the Co-Founder of ABC Black Iconic figures, CEO and Founder of CNoelDesigns, and the Business Manager for Broken English:101.
• Sophia Fifner is the president and CEO of the Columbus Metropolitan Club (CMC), a visionary organization that connects people and ideas through community conversation. Sophia launched her career in philanthropy and public policy. Over time, she has helped secure and steward over $100 million in funds to support social impact and has served as a strategic senior advisor for S&P 500 CEOs and executives on messaging, channels, and delivery style with publications such as MSNBC, Bloomberg, Forbes, Fast Company, and the Wall Street Journal. Sophia is an active volunteer and passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and gender equity. Currently, she gives her time to the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, Ohio Crime Victims Justice Center, Marsys’ Law for Ohio, Freedom a la Cart, and the Ohio Alliance to End Sexual Violence.
• Dr. Sierra Austin-King serves as the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio's Regional School Improvement Coordinator for Equity and Diversity and as a senior lecturer for the Departments of Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies and African American & African Studies at The Ohio State University. She has also held teaching appointments at Purdue University, Denison University, and Columbus College & Art Design. She is a recent Leadership Columbus alumna and has been recognized as a Women for Economic Leadership Development (WELD) 2023 Calendar Honoree, a Leadership Ohio Ambassador (2021), YWCA Columbus Sue Doody Alumni of the Year (2020), and a JPMorgan Chase & Deloitte Wise Women Rising Star (2019). She currently serves as chair elect and grants committee chair of the Women's Fund of Central Ohio. She is also a member of Columbus College of Art & Design's Presidential Commission on DEI, the Franklin University School of Education Advisory Board, and is a member of the YWCA Columbus Alumni Committee.
• Abigail Bailey is a gerontologist who specializes in family caregiving, aging in place, supporting the long term care workforce, and dementia care. She has a Master’s of Science in aging and health concentrated in policy and economics from Georgetown University and is in the fourth year of her doctoral program in Social Gerontology from Miami University. Abigail is passionate about advocating for aging related policies to better support older adults and their family caregivers, as well as educating individuals on the intersectionality that age plays across life course. She has experience interning at AARP headquarters in their caregiving and health division, where she focused on helping employers support employees who are balancing both work and caregiving responsibilities. While completing her dissertation, Abigail is working for Home Instead (Meadville, PA) educating families and coordinating care to help older adults in the community receive quality care in their own homes.

Noon – 12:55pm
Keynote Address

Moderator: Andreá Williams, The Women’s Place, The Ohio State University
Guest speaker: Ashton Applewhite, author, speaker and activist for age-inclusivity

12:55 – 1:00pm
Closing comments Andreá N. Williams

The Women's Place invites male* allies to help create a more inclusive and equitable culture for women and minoritized groups at Ohio State. In this in-person 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.

Ally workshops are part of the Advocates & Allies for Equity initiative launched by The Women's Place and partners in November 2016. This NSF, evidence-based initiative involves male leaders, or Advocates, convening to develop male Allies into a cross-campus network in support of advancing women and underrepresented faculty and staff.

This in-person workshop will take place on the central part of the Columbus campus. The exact location will be determined by the number of registrants. Details will be emailed to participants by October 20 or earlier.

Why Ally Workshops Focus on Men

To better involve men in the collective efforts towards culture change, the Advocates & Allies workshops focus on encouraging men* to take greater responsibility for interrupting everyday and structural inequities. As the primary participants in this program, male colleagues share and learn while holding each other accountable for growth. Led by and for men, these sessions aim to offer a safe and supportive space for participating in critical conversations. It’s an environment where men, often for the first time, can openly explore their questions, confusions, hopes and concerns related to diversity issues in their organizations.

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

*We welcome transgender and nonbinary people who feel comfortable in a setting focused on men’s transformational learning to participate as both Advocates and Allies.

The Women’s Place (TWP) hosts the Ohio State Advocates & Allies for Equity Initiative (A&A), which involves men* in the crucial work of promoting gender equity. TWP invites male staff and faculty to join as new Advocates, one of the program’s core leaders for creating positive culture change at the university.
 
The Advocates & Allies initiative uses two designations to refer to participants:

• Allies – male colleagues who attend Ally workshops as participants and commit to promote gender equity
• Advocates – male colleagues who facilitate the workshops for participants (Allies), build Ally networks, and advocate for inclusive practices in their areas of influence across the university

To date, more than 850 men have committed to being allies for building a more equitable environment at Ohio State. Advocates can help to continue growing these partnerships.

Through a workshop model supported by an NSF ADVANCE FORWARD grant, Advocates introduce male colleagues to evidence-based skills and strategies that work to remove barriers for women and other underrepresented faculty, staff and students. Advocates lead Ally sessions and encourage continual learning through periodic meetings with other Advocates. The Women’s Place asks that Advocates commit to volunteer with the program for a minimum of one year; longer term participation is always welcome.

You can become an Advocate by attending a two-part, in-person orientation hosted by The Women’s Place:

• Thursday, October 19, Noon - 3 pm
• Thursday, November 16, 2 - 5 pm

New Advocates should complete both parts of the training. Please register for these sessions by 5pm on Tuesday, October 17. The two sessions will take place on the central Columbus campus. Location details will be emailed to participants.

If you are interested in becoming an Advocate but have a scheduling conflict, please contact The Women's Place, womensplace@osu.edu, to express your interest.

Questions? Contact The Women's Place.

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

*We welcome transgender and nonbinary people who feel comfortable in a setting focused on men’s transformational learning to participate as both Advocates and Allies.