SEW Private Group Training Request

For departments, organizations, and/or clubs desiring to host a Student Equity Workshop (SEW) for members or invited attendees only, the Office of Multicultural Affairs offers four different options: the Diversity Peer Education Program (DPE), Common Ground Dialogues (CGD), Safe Zone, and the Dismantle Oppression (DO) Series. To learn more about which training program or workshop is appropriate for you or your group, please visit www.stjohns.edu/OMA.  Next, open the "OMA Signature Programs" accordion for training/program details. 

Once you know the workshop that your group would like to request, please complete the below request form detailing your needs.  Within 5 business days, a member of our support staff will respond. 

Please note that trainings must be submitted at least 14 calendar days in advance. Trainings will be available in person during the fall semester and spring semester.  Virtual options are possible for many trainings, though in-person have also resumed.  No trainings will be offered on University class breaks or holidays.


When requesting a training or workshop, we suggest booking between the following times:

  • Wednesdays | 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ET*
  • Thursdays | 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. ET*

* You may book other days that are not listed.  Further, the listed days/times may change once the academic semester ends.  Therefore, if training dates/hours do not meet your needs, please fill out the form and select your preferred days/times.  Then email Lové Johnson, Assistant Director of Training of Social Justice Training & Education to see if she and her student leader staff can accommodate.

In-Person Training Requests: All-in-person private-group requested trainings require the requesting group to have reserved the physical location.  Even if you want your training in the IRC, you must complete a conference reservation (and receive a pass).  This is so Conference Services can setup, clean up the space post your use. Please contact Conference Services (718-990-7300) for room needs. For any room that you book, please add an additional 30 minutes to 1-hour of time to the front/back of your booking request so that your SEW facilitators can arrive and setup. 

Virtual Training Requests:  For virtual requests, we ask that requesters use Zoom.  Our team is able to schedule a Zoom registration and send the link to your team. If this is something you desire, indicate it in your request.

NOTE: Your training is not confirmed until you receive email confirmation from one of the SEW Student Coordinators or the Assistant Director of Social Justice Training & Education (for Queens) or the Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs (for Staten Island).  

Participant Sizes: The SEW participant capacity varies in virtual settings and may be limited for in-person trainings. Typically, we ask that groups are no smaller than 10 and no larger than 30 participants.  If your request is for less than 10 students and another organization requests the same training on the same day, you may be asked to have a joint training with other student leaders.  If your group is more than 30, please speak directly to the SEW Program Supervisor(s) to confirm our team can accommodate.  If we cannot, we may ask you to break up the group and request two workshops, or contact us to work through an alternative solution.  

For Queens Campus or virtual request questions, please contact Lové Johnson (she/her), via email at johnsol2@stjohns.edu.  For Staten Island questions, contact Leticia Romero (she/her/ella) at romerol1@stjohns.edu.

Thank you!

Which campus are the majority of your members attending?
Preference for Workshop/Training Location*
Select the location which determines IF the workshop will be delivered virtually or in-person. Currently global campuses must be virtual trainings.
Reminder: Unless declined, groups of 10 or less may be combined with another small group to strengthen dialogue and engagement.
Which SEW are you requesting?*
By the way-- Did you know, OMA has prescheduled workshops available via the SEW x SGI Curated Series. View our Instagram to learn more!
Primary: Date and Time of Training*
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What date and time would you like this workshop?
Alternative: Date and Time of Training*
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Please offer an alternative date and time, in the event that your first request cannot be made. You would be notified via email of the confirmed date and time.
Please complete if requesting TWO workshops.
Preference 2: Date and Time of Training
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In the event that we cannot accommodate, please indicate an alternative date and time.
Alternative 2: Date and Time of Training - Copy
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If requesting 2 workshops, please offer an alternative date and time, in the event that your first request cannot be made. You would be notified via email of the confirmed date and time.
Please complete if requesting THREE workshops.
Preference 3: Date and Time of Training
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In the event that we cannot accommodate, please indicate an alternative date and time.
Alternative 3: Date and Time of Training
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If requesting 3 workshops, please offer an alternative date and time, in the event that your first request cannot be made. You would be notified via email of the confirmed date and time.
Trainings are available for any student organizations requesting for members, professors requesting for a classes, or faculty requesting for a department. If a professor or faculty member is requesting, be sure to include what class or department the training is for.
Trainings are available for any student organizations requesting for members, professors requesting for a classes, or faculty requesting for a department. If a professor or faculty member is requesting, be sure to include what class or department the training is for.
We separate our workshops by role (students, separate from employees); the exception are pre-established teams.
Lead Contact (Your Name)*

Name of Alternate Contact

Attendance Sheet*
No File Chosen
File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.
Please upload an Excel Sheet with each attendees first name, last name, and St. John's Email (in three distinct columns), and the name of your group listed in the file.
If the training is in person, have you already booked through Conference Services?
Unavailable for reservations until further notice.
Note: The Staten Island IRC does not have the capacity to host trainings larger than 15. Please provide your building and room information.
Please enter your passcode (this would have been provided from Operations or Conference Services). For in person trainings, this ensures your room setup needs are met and space is properly reserved.
If applicable, please upload your pass here.
No File Chosen
File uploads may not work on some mobile devices.
If applicable, did you complete the Operations Event Agreement?
If you have not filled out an Operations Agreement, click on the link below. The SEW require technology for all trainings. It is suggested that you indicate cluster style seating with tables OR lab table and seating setup, a computer, clicker and setup assistance 30 minutes prior to your training start time.

Conference Services Website (to reserve spaces)

If any specific event/incident prompted this request, please include.
E.g., After they complete this training, what skills or competencies do you hope they leave with?
Is there anything else we should know about your group or request?
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