Superior Allies Program

Meet the Superior Allies

Mission of the Superior Allies Program:

The mission of the Superior Allies program is to empower students, faculty, and staff to create a peer education network that fosters a supportive, nurturing, and celebratory climate for diversity.

Definition of an Ally:

An Ally is a resource and an advocate for diversity. A good ally possesses these qualities:

Genuine commitment to diversity

Action oriented

Problem Solver

Cooperative/Collaborative

Empathetic Listener, not just an advice giver

Serves as a resource and makes appropriate referrals

Ethical

Social justice Advocate and Supporter

Non-judgmental

Uses discretion

Educated/Educator

Non-discriminating

Motivator

Respects Confidentiality

How can I become part of Superior Allies?

All people interested in being part of Superior Allies will be required to attend at minimum the Phase I and Phase II Skills Training sessions.  Workshop times and dates are listed below.  This workshop will focus on the basic skills all Allies will need to successfully assist those coming to them for diversity related issues. 

Additional trainings will be held throughout the year.  These “specialty workshops” will address specific diversity issues.  Allies are strongly encouraged to attend these sessions, but will be able to serve as a general ally if they have at least completed the Phase I and Phase II Skills Training Sessions.  

If you are interested in serving as a Superior Ally, complete the interest form and return it to the RSC Information Desk.

Contacts:

If you have any questions about this program or wish to get involved, please contact Jen Bird at jbird2@uwsuper.edu or Tammy Fanning tfanning@uwsuper.edu . 

Jennifer Bird -- jbird2@uwsuper.edu