Event Type
Presentation
Location
WHH 117
Track
Collegiality as Self Care
Start Date
13-7-2018 1:45 PM
End Date
13-7-2018 3:00 PM
Description
Applying the “Relational-Cultural Theory” model (which arose from work done by the Stone Center Theory Group at Wellesley College in 1977 by Miller, Jordan, Stiver, & Surrey), three female library faculty members of color at different professional stages of their careers (tenured, tenure-track, lecturer-transitional) explore how collegiality borne out of a mutual awareness and understanding of their intersectional identities fostered a supportive environment to engage in critical inquiry, grow as teachers, and also provide meaningful context to professional activities.
RCT pushes back against the dominant culture of “valorizing separation and autonomy” which underscores socio-cultural privilege. Rather, it is through relational empowerment--strengthening relationships through mutual empathy--that we start to mitigate the burden of emotional labor placed on women of color experiencing isolation and disconnection, and move towards authentic connections that have long-lasting professional (and personal) impacts.
Session 2A: "Keep Shining, Keep Smiling...": LIS Collegiality through a Relational-Cultural Lens
WHH 117
Applying the “Relational-Cultural Theory” model (which arose from work done by the Stone Center Theory Group at Wellesley College in 1977 by Miller, Jordan, Stiver, & Surrey), three female library faculty members of color at different professional stages of their careers (tenured, tenure-track, lecturer-transitional) explore how collegiality borne out of a mutual awareness and understanding of their intersectional identities fostered a supportive environment to engage in critical inquiry, grow as teachers, and also provide meaningful context to professional activities.
RCT pushes back against the dominant culture of “valorizing separation and autonomy” which underscores socio-cultural privilege. Rather, it is through relational empowerment--strengthening relationships through mutual empathy--that we start to mitigate the burden of emotional labor placed on women of color experiencing isolation and disconnection, and move towards authentic connections that have long-lasting professional (and personal) impacts.
