Racial Microaggressions

Research shows that experiencing microaggressions on campus can negatively affect students of color in terms of self-esteem, a sense of belonging on campus, and academic performance. Jeremy Franklin, Ph.D. notes, “Rather than focusing on academics, students of color may have to divert their energy to cope with stress responses caused by racial microaggressions.” In her podcast Let’s Not Do That: Microaggressions on College Campuses, the presenter interviewed BIPOC students about their experiences with microaggressions on campus. In this workshop, she will discuss what the students had to say about how they were affected by microaggressions and how they wished professors had responded after witnessing them, as well as techniques for intervening with compassion for all involved. Rysavy will also talk about how she uses her own podcast and others to increase engagement in the classroom.