CEI
Who is the VP of CEI
The Queen!
What is implicit bias?
An automatic assumption or association that can influence how we judge or treat people without us realizing it.
Why should every family be asked whether they are comfortable taking stairs?
Not every disability, health condition, or accessibility need is visible.
The same Pathfinder is repeatedly sent on tours because they “never complain.” What is the biggest concern?
A. They may become better at tours
B. The office may become too quiet
C. Dependable members may be overworked while avoidance is rewarded
D. The tours may end early
E. New Hires may ask too many questions
Which facts about the Cathedral of Learning are correct?
A. 40 stories and 500 feet
B. 42 stories and 535 feet
C. 45 stories and 600 feet
D. 35 stories and 425 feet
E. 52 stories and 535 feet
Why can good intentions still lead to a negative impact?
A person may mean well but still make assumptions, exclude someone, or say something harmful. Intent explains why something happened, but it does not erase the effect.
Which option correctly distinguishes explicit bias from implicit bias?
A. Explicit bias is always harmful, while implicit bias is harmless
B. Explicit bias affects actions, while implicit bias only affects thoughts
C. Explicit bias is unconscious, while implicit bias is intentional
D. Explicit bias involves conscious beliefs, while implicit bias involves automatic assumptions a person may not recognize
E. Explicit bias happens only in workplaces, while implicit bias happens everywhere
A student asks, “Are there people like me at Pitt?” What is the strongest first response?
A. “Pitt is diverse, so you will be fine.”
B. List every cultural organization you remember
C. Ask what type of community or support matters most to them
D. Only describe your personal experience
E. Promise that everyone at Pitt is welcoming
Is staying quiet during gossip always neutral? Explain.
No. Silence can give gossip an audience or make it seem like everyone agrees. Someone can redirect the conversation, leave, or say they do not want to discuss a person who is not present.
Which Pitt transportation service works like a late-night Uber, and how many free rides does each student receive per semester?
SafeRider, with 25 free rides per semester. Students may also bring up to two non-University guests.
What is the difference between equality and equity?
Equality gives everyone the same thing. Equity recognizes that people may need different support or access to have a similar opportunity.
A family asks whether discrimination happens at Pitt. The Pathfinder has personally had only positive experiences.
Share the positive experience honestly, but explain that one person cannot speak for every student. Mention relevant support or reporting resources and avoid claiming that discrimination never happens.
Name one organization for each group:
Two people make the same mistake. One is well liked, so people assume they were overwhelmed. The other has a bad reputation, so people assume they are irresponsible.
What is wrong with this reaction?
The person who designed the Mary Schenley Fountain also designed what common American object?
penny
A program is technically accessible, but information about accommodations is difficult to find and visitors must repeatedly ask for help. Why could this still be inequitable?
Access exists on paper, but unnecessary barriers place more responsibility on people who need accommodations. Information and options should be easy to find and offered proactively.
One Pathfinder admits, “I avoid people who seem to love gossip,” while also saying people should not be judged based on rumors. What contradiction does this reveal?
They are still prejudging someone based on an assumption, even while recognizing that prejudgment is unfair.
A visitor uses a communication device. When you ask the visitor a question, their guest immediately begins answering for them. What should you do?
DAILY DOUBLE!
Continue addressing the visitor directly, allow them enough time to respond, and ask how they prefer to communicate. Do not assume the guest should speak for them.
A Pathfinder accidentally uses the wrong pronoun for a visitor. What should they do?
Briefly apologize, correct themselves, and use the right pronoun moving forward. They should not give a long apology that makes the visitor comfort them.
Name two former uses or historical facts about the William Pitt Union before it became the student union.
An organization has members from many backgrounds, but the same people always lead discussions and receive opportunities.
An organization has members from many backgrounds, but the same people always lead discussions and receive opportunities.
A Pathfinder says:
“I cannot have implicit bias because I would never discriminate against someone.”
Why is that statement incorrect?
Implicit bias does not require someone to intentionally discriminate. People can value fairness and still make unconscious assumptions.
uring a tour, a student asks about work-study and scholarships. The Pathfinder responds, “There are programs for students like you.” The student becomes quiet, and the adults with them look uncomfortable. What assumption may the Pathfinder have communicated, and how should they repair the interaction?
The comment may suggest that the Pathfinder assumed the student’s financial background based on their appearance or question. They should briefly acknowledge the poor wording, explain that Pitt offers financial aid and work-study resources for students with different needs, and direct the family to Financial Aid for specific eligibility information without asking them to disclose personal finances.
One Pathfinder avoids people who “seem to love gossip,” while others judge people based on gossip they have heard. What shared mistake are both making, and how can it damage the organization?
Both are treating assumptions as facts instead of forming opinions through direct interaction. This can isolate people, prevent misunderstandings from being corrected, and create a culture where reputations matter more than actual behavior.
Which symbol was created at the Poison Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital, and why was it developed to replace the skull-and-crossbones symbol?
Mr. Yuk. Research found that children often connected skulls and crossbones with pirates and adventure rather than danger, so the symbol was not effectively warning them about poiso