Understanding Islam and Addressing Islamophobia

The Division of Institutional Diversity and Equity and the William Jewett Tucker Center invite Dartmouth faculty and staff to participate in this upcoming workshop, Understanding Islam and Addressing Islamophobia, facilitated by Amer F. Ahmed.

This program is designed to help faculty and staff learn about Islam and Islamophobia, providing needed context to bridge divides and facilitate respectful discussion across differences. Goals of the workshop include learning the basic concepts of Islam, including misconceptions and complexities; becoming familiar with the definition and components of Islamophobia and how it operates today; and learning strategies to address Islamophobia.

Amer F. Ahmed is an organizational strategist who helps institutions and leaders address diversity and inclusion, equity, race, and intercultural development through consulting, coaching, group facilitation, and keynote speeches. A frequently requested speaker nationwide, Dr. Ahmed’s approach is grounded in a commitment to inclusive community and excellence. He brings his identity as the son of Indian Muslim immigrants and extensive years as an intercultural and diversity consultant as the sources of a pivotal understanding of the depth of equity and inclusion work. Throughout his career, Dr. Ahmed has worked with large organizations, higher education institutions, nonprofit agencies, schools, and community groups to create understanding and change among key constituents and institutional leaders. He currently serves as Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at University of Vermont.