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SUMMARY:From Imposter to Empowered: Addressing the Imposter Phenomenon
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, September 29\nTime: 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.\nLocation: Killam Library\, Room B400*\nRegister for the session.\n“I have written eleven books\, but each time I think\, ‘Uh oh\, they’re going to find me out now. I’ve run a game on everybody.’" – Maya Angelou\, American writer\n\nAs high as 82% of individuals experience the imposter phenomenon throughout their careers (Bravata et al.\, 2019). The imposter phenomenon\, a term coined by Clance & Imes (1978)\, is the “subjective experience of perceived self-doubt in one's abilities and accomplishments compared with others\, despite evidence to suggest the contrary” (Walker & Saklofske\, 2023). More recent interpretations of this experience shift the focus from “fix-the-individual” to “fix-the-institution” with the concept of imposterization – institutional policies\, practices\, and interactions that make individuals question their intelligence\, competence\, and sense of belonging (Gutiérrez & Cole\, 2023).\nAs a part of the Resilient Classroom series\, you will learn in this in-person session how to:\n\n\nIdentify the characteristics of the imposter phenomenon as experienced by instructors\nDescribe how impostorization manifests in academia (e.g.\, microaggressions\, grateful guest syndrome\, invisibility and inclusion taxations)\nExplain the factors that contribute to the imposter phenomenon and imposterization in academia (e.g.\, systemic discrimination\, gender)\n\nThis session will provide a safe space to share personal experiences if you wish. We will collectively brainstorm strategies to better prevent and mitigate the impacts of the imposter phenomenon\, as well as first steps to chip away at the structural and systemic factors that perpetuate imposterization in academia.\nPresenter\nDaniella Sieukaran\, MA (she/her)\nSenior Educational Developer (Program Development)\n\nAdditional Information: *Please note that the B400 classroom is in the basement of the Killam Library. We are aware of\, and apologize for\, the accessibility barriers associated with this room. If you require the use of an elevator to reach this room\, one of the CLT staff will have to access the elevator with you\, using their key card. Please let us know in advance so that we can facilitate a smooth and timely transition to the basement.
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