INSTITUTE FOR SPORT AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Huddle-Up (HU) is a leadership-infused educational program that utilizes active learning strategies to maximize interactive dialogue and enhance participant learning. HU is subdivided in three key areas: 1. HU to Prevent Gender Based Violence focuses on preventing all forms of men's violence against women, and addresses the full continuum of abusive behaviors and empowering participants to understand how misogynistic language, sexual harassment, gendered bullying, sexual assault, rape and domestic violence are linked together. It is a multi-racial mixed gender program that introduces and develops the bystander approach to violence prevention. 2. HU for Diversity Equity and Inclusion focuses on building community and building trust, embracing vulnerability as a leadership skill, discusses the power of language, the power of symbolism, unconscious bias and allyship, equality vs equity and empowers participants to understand how privilege, bias, discrimination and stereotypes can create an unwelcome environment. This program seeks to engage, empower, and equip organizations to rise to the social justice moment, inspiring leadership, increasing trust, and elevating the culture of the organization. 3. HU for Leadership Development educates and empowers student-athletes, coaches and athletics administrators through transformative experiences that develop strong, effective leaders, cultivate an inclusive community and enhance the college sports landscape.

THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH SERVICES PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED BY ORGANIZATION MEMBER INSTITUTIONS TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF THEIR SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. STUDENT ATHLETES VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND EFFORT TO VARIOUS NATIONAL AND LOCAL OUTREACH PROGRAMS SUCH AS SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS, SPORTS CLINICS, TUTORING, AND MENTORING.