University, Colleges and High Schools

Dr. Kaufman's appearances at universities and colleges often combine a keynote talk with workshops for particular groups of students (such as residence life staff, those in fraternity system, a women's center), or faculty or staff. Visits can include a classroom lecture, seminar or an event aimed at alumni or the surrounding community.

High school visits often combine an auditorium talk with a workshop for a smaller group of students, a class visit, a seminar for teachers, or an evening event for parents.

Date Rape: An Issue for All Guys Who Care.
We've all heard the jokes, but the truth is, most guys care. Men want to be in a relationship that leaves everyone happy and fulfilled. Guys want the women we care about to feel safe. This talk, full of stories, humor, and packed with information, looks at the root causes of date rape and violence against women. It challenges stereotypes and the actions of some men, but does not dump on guys. Women have been working hard for the issue of date rape to be taken seriously. Now men are starting to step up to the plate.

The Biggest Sexual Organ in the World and the Three Secrets of a Great Relationship.
Relationships are hurt by bad communication, by needs that don't get appropriately expressed, by misunderstanding, by fear, and by one partner trying to control the will of the other. Although this informative talk deals with some very serious issues, it's fun and very positive. It gets to the heart and soul (and, yes, other things) of how to build relationships that will make you feel good. Focusing on building trust and good communications, it's a real crowd pleaser.

Men and Women: Working Together for Change
Between women and men, the rules have changed, but there is no new rule book. This talk or workshop addresses mis-communication, confusion, fear, and anger. It looks at the importance of men listening to women's message, but also understanding how men pay a price for their traditional roles. We discover how both women and men will benefit from change and how we can work together as allies for change.

Out in the World to Our Hometown: Working Together to End Violence Against Women
Michael draws on his experience with the United Nations and international work to end violence against women. He'll look at the terrible situation facing women in some countries who, on a daily basis, experience a type of terrorism directed at them specifically as women. And he'll talk about efforts right around the world to challenge the many forms of violence against women, from date rape to violence against women in the home. Michael analyzes the root causes of this violence and charts an optimistic pathway for women and men to work together to end the violence.

Finding our Power, Working for Change
An inspiring talk or workshop that looks at ways we've come to accept powerlessness in our lives. We can learn to direct our energies to discover our personal and collective strength and find practical ways to work together to find solutions to the problems that surround us.

As well as, Dr. Kaufman provides individual Gender Sensitivity Coaching with staff or students with individuals who have been found responsible for sexual harassment. The goal? To find positive ways to respond to a challenge most schools now face.