

Student Affairs Professional
Talia A. Varone
Social Justice and Inclusion
For the purpose of the Social Justice and Inclusion competency area, social justice is defined as both a process and a goal that includes the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to create learning environments that foster equitable participation of all groups and seeks to address issues of oppression, privilege, and power. This competency involves student affairs educators who have a sense of their own agency and social responsibility that includes others, their community, and the larger global context. Student affairs educators may incorporate social justice and inclusion competencies into their practice through seeking to meet the needs of all groups, equitably distributing resources, raising social consciousness, and repairing past and current harms on-campus communities (ACPA & NASPA, 2015).
Foundational
Intermediate
Advanced
Experiences
Examined historical and contemporary diversity-related issues in higher education. Explored racial development theories and examine controversies in policy and practice across three major areas in higher education: campus climate, outcomes, and curriculum. Increased knowledge, awareness, and skills related to working with diverse populations.
EDH 5046: Diversity in Higher Education
Supporting Coursework
Worked directly with, and provided support for, all legal offices at FAMU including Title IX, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, and Disability Services.
Legal Assistant, Florida A&M University
Responsible for being the Student Disability Services Coordinator for all students enrolled in the advanced academic programs (AAP). With that comes ensuring that all students have inclusive and accessible collegiate experiences.
Sr. Student Services Coordinator, Johns Hopkins University
Participant, Mid-Atlantic ADA Update Conference
Attended seminars and workshops that discussed how to incorporate institutional policies, practices, facilities, structures, systems, and technologies that represent the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Received training on how to recognize, prevent, and respond to workplace harassment and discrimination based on protected characteristics.
Title IX and Harassment Prevention Training, Johns Hopkins University
Received training on how to promote an environment where the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) community and their allies flourish intellectually, socially, and emotionally.