Worthy of an Education: Navigating Anti-Fat Bias in College

This presentation explores fat stigma and bias as experienced by college students. We will examine how fat stigma impacts: access and admissions, attendance and academic achievement, physical comfort, campus climate, social interactions and extracurriculars, and marginality and mattering. We will work together to answer the question, "How can institutions of higher education improve the college experience for fat students?" with a special focus on recruitment, retention, and student satisfaction.

The target audience for this continuing education program is mental health providers and clinicians working with individuals with mental health diagnoses. Materials are appropriate for learners with an introductory level of understanding about mental health concerns.

Educational Objectives

Following this presentation, participants will be able to -

• Define fat bias and 3 ways fat bias shows up in US culture
• Identify how fat bias shows up on college campuses
• Describe 3 ways an organization can practice inclusion for fat people

If you have questions about this event, or need more information, please reach out to Wendy Mathes at Wendy.Mathes@ercpathlight.com.