GammaSAID
Solutions for Authenticity, Inclusion, and Diversity
Resources
Programs
About the Council
GammaSAID (Solutions for Authenticity, Inclusion, and Diversity) is Gamma Iota Sigma’s student-centered diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy driving long-term insurance industry talent pool growth, diversification, and accessibility. GammaSAID engages both students and industry stakeholders to amplify authenticity, inclusion, and diversity within the insurance industry through the development of resources, forums, and actionable solutions.
GammaSAID encompasses:
Past Webinars
Webinar Series
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The Abstract Expressionism of D&I: Embracing the Value of Difference -
Tech and D&I: Implications in Promoting an Inlcusive Workforce -
TBD
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One Step Back, Two Steps Forward: An Exploration of D&I Ideas and Solutions -
GammaSAID What? The Politics of Identity and Language
D&I Champions
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D&I Officer Framework
Is your chapter considering adding an Officer position focused on diversity and inclusion, or could you use some ideas for outreach to and events with other student organizations? Start here!
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Foster awareness of D&I within the chapter - see conversation starters here
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Introduce GIS to and serve as a liaison with other student organizations, majors, and academic departments on campus as well as the Career Center
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Invite other student groups and majors to chapter events; provide industry context and show how insurance is everywhere with a brief presentation
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Coordinate with other groups on campus for joint events - see event ideas here
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Plan D&I-focused chapter events - use the packaged events as ideas
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Invite industry speakers with diverse backgrounds/functional areas and/or speakers to address the importance of D&I in the industry
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Share D&I-related opportunities with members (resources, scholarships, conferences, etc.)
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Participate in and/or help to plan D&I-focused events on campus
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Engage with the GammaSAID Council
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Reference the Unique Week guidelines for other ideas
Packaged Events & Presentations
Packaged Events
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Black History Month Trivia -
Women's History Month Panel -
Stereotypes Game -
Gamma Around the Globe -
Event Submission Template - has your chapter held an event that others would benefit from or could easily replicate? Use this form to submit your own Packaged Event idea!
Presentations
GammaSAID Webinars
Past Webinars
Webinar Series
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The Abstract Expressionism of D&I: Embracing the Value of Difference -
Tech and D&I: Implications in Promoting an Inlcusive Workforce -
TBD
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One Step Back, Two Steps Forward: An Exploration of D&I Ideas and Solutions -
GammaSAID What? The Politics of Identity and Language
GammaSAID Unique Week
GammaSAID’s Annual Unique Week encourages students to participate in a social media campaign and reach out to other majors and student groups on campus in events and activities promoting diversity and inclusion.
September 19-25, 2021
Taking Place Wherever YOU Are!