Resilient Classroom Series: Don鈥檛 Fake It 鈥榯il You Make It 鈥� Confronting Academic Imposterization
Tuesday, September 23
10鈥�11:30 a.m.
Killam Library, Room B400*
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鈥淚 have written eleven books, but each time I think, 鈥楿h oh, they鈥檙e going to find me out now. I鈥檝e run a game on everybody, and they鈥檙e going to find me out.鈥�" 鈥� Maya Angelou, American writer
As high as 82% of individuals experience imposter phenomenon throughout their careers (Bravata et al., 2019). The imposter phenomenon, a term coined by Clance & Imes (1978) is the 鈥渟ubjective experience of perceived self-doubt in one's abilities and accomplishments compared with others, despite evidence to suggest the contrary鈥� (Walker & Saklofske, 2023). More recent interpretations of this experience shift the focus from 鈥渇ix-the-individual鈥� to 鈥渇ix-the-institution鈥� with the concept of impostorization 鈥� policies, practices, and interactions that make individuals question their intelligence, competence, and sense of belonging (Guti茅rrez & Cole, 2023).
In this in-person session, you will learn how to:
- Identify the characteristics of the imposter phenomenon as experienced by instructors
- Describe how impostorization manifests in academia (e.g., microaggressions, grateful guest syndrome, invisibility and inclusion taxations)
- Explain the factors that contribute to the imposter phenomenon and imposterization in academia (e.g., systemic discrimination, gender)
This 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.
Presenter
Daniella Sieukaran, MA (she/her)
Senior Educational Developer (Program Development)
Intended Audience
- Graduate Students
- Instructors (all)
- TAs/Markers/Demonstrators
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Additional 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.
We also ask that participants be respectful of those with significant allergies and avoid wearing perfume, aftershave, cologne, and highly scented hairspray, soaps, lotions, and shampoos.