The Inclusive Zoom Experience @ SU

During introductions, normalize the use of pronouns and skin tone reactions

This helps create an inclusive environment for people of all races, colors and/or gender identities.

Adding and sharing your pronouns

Configuring Meeting Reactions [including skin tone]

Honor Indigenous Peoples through a Land Acknowledgement

We still physically occupy Indigenous land. Refer to Seattle University's website to find SU’s land acknowledgement or encourage participants to visit native-land.ca.

Allow participants to enter the space as they feel comfortable

Some may feel uncomfortable with video or may have Zoom fatigue. Whatever the reason, we encourage you to welcome everyone in whatever capacity they show up in.

Develop some guidelines for your meetings

Encourage participants to engage with each other in a respectful manner, especially in the chat function. Establishing community guidelines like using the “hand raise” feature or avoiding speaking over another person can make everybody feel respected.

Designate a co-host

Designate a co-host to help you coordinate/run the space, especially in case something goes wrong - like your wifi cutting out.

Learn more about co-hosts.

Zoom Backgrounds

Office of Diversity & Inclusion [Backgrounds & Resources]

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