Registration 5:00pm-6:00pm
Welcome & Keynote Session: The Role of Identity and Future of DEI on Campus 6:00pm-7:15pm Stories are powerful. Sharing stories is foundational to the building of a community. In this workshop, participants will experience an illuminating approach to communicating with each other about the multiple aspects of identity, while being listened to with compassion and respect. Not only will the participants learn about each other’s diverse backgrounds and experiences, but they will also have the opportunity to build relationships based on universal feelings and their common humanity. This activity will be the foundation for the conference experience, which focuses on the many identities that we all may or may not have in common
Room: TBA
Breakfast – 8:00am – 9:00am
Session Block I 9:15am – 10:30am
Session A: Workshop Title: The Trump Effect: A Dialogue Group on the Next Four Years Presenter: Dr. Christopher C. Irving Room: TBA Description: After the effects of the last four years this session is intended to allow for student leaders to process the next four years of the Presidency of Donald J. Trump. This session will exercise the use of breakout rooms and focus questions to allow for a safe space for students to share their feelings on the next four years and where black students move to in the future. The result of the session will be in individual and campus-based actions that should be taken in the coming semester.
Session B: Workshop Title: No Apologies Needed: Exploring Apologist Behavior in the Black Community Presenter: Ayannah Johnson, M.Ed. Room: TBA Description: We often say some variation of “sorry” for trivial and unnecessary reasons. This can undermine our efficacy as leaders, advocates, and activists. The overuse and misuse of “sorry” can also result in minimizing others’ confidence in our ideas and abilities. Often, those in positions of privilege are less likely to apologize, even when it is appropriate. In this session, we will explore the appropriate use of the words and how to evaluate when to truly apologize. It is not about changing who you are rather it is about being intentional in how we show up.
Session C: Workshop Title: Black and ____: Remembering Intersectionality Presenter: Dr. A. Tamika Quick Room: TBA Description: Intersectionality was a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw in the 1980s to describe the experiences of Black, immigrant, women when the anti-racist and feminist movements failed to do so. Today, intersectionality is used to highlight and address the multi-layered forms of oppression experienced by marginalized groups. This workshop will examine intersectionality and its importance, the effects of inclusion vs exclusion, and how to use intersectionality to be inclusive.
Break 10:30am – 10:45am
Session Block II 10:45am – 12:00pm
Session A: Workshop Title: Bad Boys: Toxic Masculinity and its Effects on Everyone Presenter: Dr. Christopher Irving Room: TBA In this highly engaging session, the presenters will examine the history, pathology, and practical impact of the levels of toxicity in male identity development. Participants will explore the early messages those who identify as men receive and the potential impact on how males treat women and other men. After this workshop, all participants will walk away with strategies that both men and women can implement on their campus to hold men more accountable for their actions and support environments the counteract the stereotypical messages that exist in our communities around what it is to “be a man.”
Session B: Workshop: Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Gender and Sexuality in the Black Community Presenter: Ayannah Johnson, M.Ed. Room: TBA Description: When the LGBTQ+ community is discussed in the media, they are often depicted as white. But what about Black LGBTQ+ people? In this session, we will uncover the issues facing the Black LGBTQ community, acquire skills to support Black LGBTQ+ folks, and learn general LGBTQ+ terminology.
Session C: Workshop Title: Enhancing Success of Black Women: Creating Safe Spaces on Predominately White Institution Campuses Presenter: Dr. A. Tamika Quick Room: TBA Description: Black women in college have a unique lived experience as they have to navigate discrimination as a result of both sexism and racism. The intersectionality that occurs between race and sex for Black women offers a challenge that student affairs practitioners are often not adequately prepared for. By ensuring that there are safe spaces on college campuses for Black women, institutions create an increasingly equitable learning environment that allows for Black women to find success despite plights related to sexism and racism, reflecting racial justice and decolonization.
Lunch –
12:00pm-1:00pm
Session Block III 1:15pm-2:30pm
Session A: Workshop Title: No More Drama: Using Restorative Practices in Social Justice Work Presenter: Dr. Christopher C. Irving Room: TBA Description: Conflict is an inevitable consequence when diverse and charismatic leaders are brought together for a common goal. However, how these leaders deal with those conflicts can determine how effectively the group will operate. This workshop is geared towards empowering participants with effective restorative practice skills that they can use to help facilitate difficult conversations, meetings, or events. Furthermore, attendees of this workshop will leave the session having explored their comfort level with various dimensions of diversity that might be landmines for conflict.
Session B: Workshop Title: Hot Topics for Marginalized Communities Presenter: Ayahnnah Johnson, M.Ed. Room: TBA Dialogue groups are an opportunity for participants to engage in facilitated, respectful dialogue, as distinguished from a debate, about pressing, relevant social issues. In this way, participants can share their varied experiences and viewpoints. This session will focus on the current socio-political climate and its societal impact on our campuses. Additionally, it will serve as a safe place to allow participants to collaboratively share strategies for how we can be allies for each other on our campuses.
Session C: Workshop Title: Implicit Bias in Higher Education: What is Really Going On Presenter: Dr. A. Tamika Quick Room: TBA Description: Through a series of presentations, discussions, and experiential activities, this interactive session will explore the knowledge and skills needed for participants to (1) understand where implicit or unconscious biases come from and that we all have them, (2) learn to recognize their blind-spots and (3) apply strategies for reducing the impact of implicit bias in their campus communities.
Break 2:30pm – 2:45pm
Closing Workshop 2:45pm-4:00pm
Workshop Title: Reflections and Connections Presenters: Conference Team Room: TBA Description: Engage in a transformative two-part workshop, “Reflections & Connections,” tailored to enhance your conference experience through deep reflection and meaningful networking. This workshop is especially beneficial for attendees looking to fully integrate their learning and establish valuable connections.
Part 1: Reflections 1. The first session, “Reflections,” focuses on personal introspection. Participants are encouraged to: 2. Reflect on conference learnings. 3. Identify key takeaways and their personal significance. 4. Assess personal and professional growth influenced by new insights. 5. Engage in interactive discussions to broaden perspectives.
Part 2: Connections In “Connections,” the second part of our workshop, we shift our focus to building relationships and continuing conversations. This session offers: 1. Networking Opportunities 2. Continuing Conversations 3. Sharing Learnings 4. Facilitated Group Discussions 5. Collaborative Reflection