Saint Mary's College, along with its WOMEN'S ENTREPRENEURSHIP INITIATIVE and the CITY OF SOUTH BEND, will host three workshops this spring for professionals in the South Bend region to expand the conversation about the effects of sexual harassment in the workplace.
The cost for a single workshop is $35 per person. Lunch will be provided.
View Workshop Series Poster Here
Workshop #3
Sexual Harassment: A Guide to Recovery and Empowerment
The mental health effects of sexual harassment are substantial and vary from person to person. This workshop will introduce and discuss pathways to healing after experiencing sexual harassment and how employers — and employees — can create a workplace culture that rejects such behavior and nurtures victims toward empowerment.
MONDAY, JUNE 18
11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Rice Commons, Student Center, Saint Mary’s College
PRESENTERS:
Catherine Pittman, Professor of Psychology, Saint Mary’s College
Terri Russ, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Stephanie Steward Bridges, Project Health Specialist, Beacon Health System
Amelia Thomas, S-O-S Coordinator, The Family Justice Center of St. Joseph County
Diane Winn, Leadership Coach and Mentor, Through Eagle Eyes, Inc.
MODERATOR:
Tricia Sloma, Co-Anchor, WNDU-TV “16 Morning News”
Workshop #2
What is Sexual Harassment? Looking Through Multiple Lenses
How is sexual harassment defined? How do the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the courts review a sexual harassment claim? A series of interactive case studies will help participants identify core principles for preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the workplace, illustrating how to put theory into practice.
TUESDAY, APRIL 24
11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Rooms D, E & F, Lower Level, Student Center, Saint Mary’s College
PRESENTERS:
Tania Bengtsson, Director of Marketing & Innovation, Gibson
Diane Davidson, CRM Operations Manager, Gibson
Lonnie Douglas, Executive Director of the South Bend Human Rights Commission
Steven Eller, Chief Human Resources Officer, Beacon Health System
Elizabeth “Libby” Klesmith, Attorney, Tuesley Hall Konopa
Kris Urschel, Director of Human Resources, Saint Mary’s College
MODERATOR:
Tricia Sloma, Co-Anchor, WNDU-TV “16 Morning News”
Workshop #1
Leading by Example: The Impact of Change
Leading by example is integral to preventing, addressing, and establishing accountability for sexual misconduct. Leaders are in a position to facilitate a positive culture, effective training, and personal responsibility within their organizations. South Bend-area leaders will discuss how they work to create safe working environments.
MONDAY, MARCH 26
11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m., Rice Commons, Student Center, Saint Mary’s College
PRESENTERS:
Pete Buttigieg, Mayor, City of South Bend
Jan Cervelli, President, Saint Mary’s College
Scott Ford, Associate Vice President, New Business Development, University of Notre Dame
Jeanine Gozdecki, Partner, Barnes & Thornburg
Kristin Pruitt, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Lake City Bank
Amish Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Kem Krest
MODERATOR:
Tricia Sloma, Co-Anchor, WNDU-TV “16 Morning News”
