The Refugee and Immigrant Solidarity Education (RISE) Workshop is a popular education course—led by the Center for Intercultural Organizing—designed to build a common understanding in our community about the historical forces shaping immigration policy and the current political interests at stake. Its purpose is to inform community members on how they can become good allies in the struggle for immigrant and refugee rights.
In addition to participating in a community learning setting, participants will help to plan and participate in a Center for Intercultural Organizing event. Participation in this popular education course will help individuals to develop a thorough knowledge of the dynamics of immigration, political influences on immigration policy, as well as equip them to participate in open discussion and public advocacy on immigration issues.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
* Each participant will be able to engage multiple viewpoints and articulate a personal perspective on immigration
* Each participant will learn about the needs of immigrants and refugees through narrative and research
* Each participant will evaluate and draw conclusions about public policy towards immigration
* Each participant will take responsibility for necessary tasks to produce an immigration-related event and coordinate with other participants
* Each participant will develop skills to influence public discussion about their own issues of concern
INSTRUCTORS' PERSPECTIVES:
* Immigration is a transnational phenomenon that needs to be approached from a transnational perspective
* Immigration policy is often influenced by nationalist and racial perspectives, which must be understood
* Immigrants are people with resources to contribute as well as problems to be solved
* Immigration and attitudes towards immigrants are central to our identity as US-Americans
INSTRUCTORS' RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide information about immigrants and refugees through books, articles, videos, speakers, and lectures
* Facilitate open discussion where all viewpoints may be considered
* Raise participant awareness and challenge bias in discussions
* Orient and train participants with the necessary skills to plan and manage an immigration-related event
* Orient participants to dynamics of teamwork and help participants ensure accountability in working groups
PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Attend all community classroom sessions or obtain necessary information provided during absence
* Complete all coursework as specified in a timely manner
* Participate fully in group project
* Notify instructors and other group members of any disability or life circumstances that may affect participation in this community classroom course
CLASS DATES AND TIMES!!
FEBRUARY - MARCH, 2007 RISE WORKSHOP SERIES
Monday, February 12 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Monday, February 19 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday, February 21 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Monday, February 26 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday, February 28 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Monday, March 5 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday, March 7 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Monday, March 12 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday, March 14 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Monday, March 19 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday, March 21 - 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
If interested, please go to  http://www.interculturalorganizing.org/rise.html and fill out the RISE online application. There is no fee.
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