索尔兹伯里,N.C. – Rowan-Cabarrus Community College will host its fourth installment of “与G一起前进的新道路.U.I.D.E. (增长, 理解, 包容, 多样性, 和股票),” a virtual higher education diversity and inclusion conference, 2023年11月17日. The event is free and open to the public.
“与G一起前进的新道路.U.I.D.E.” aims to advance 多样性, 股本, and 包容 (D.E.I.) issues in higher education, K-12, communities, and the workplace. The daylong conference will feature notable experts speaking on topics such as ageism in the workplace, 变性人身份, 公平与包容, 处理内隐偏见, 包容的领导, 和更多的.
“Our focus on diversity, 股本, and inclusion has never been more important,” said Dr. 卡罗尔年代. Spalding, president of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. “The College has a long-standing commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and a campus filled with students, faculty and staff who reflect the communities we serve. This event provides a space for participants to celebrate achievements, be inspired by best practices, and learn how to manage change.”
This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Jane Elliott, an internationally known teacher, lecturer, and diversity trainer. Recipient of the National Mental 健康 Association Award for Excellence in 教育, her work exposes prejudice and bigotry as an irrational class system based upon arbitrary factors.
午餐小组讨论, “Breaking Barriers and Leading Change: Perspectives from Women Presidents in Higher 教育,” will be hosted by Nekita Eubanks and Zhivi Williams of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and will feature Dr. 卡罗尔年代palding of Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Dr. Karrie G. Dixon of Elizabeth City State University, Dr. Traci Mancini of Carteret Community College, Dr. 帕梅拉·G. Senegal of Piedmont Community College, and Melissa Singler of Roberson Community College.
The conference also will include a variety of breakout sessions with experts on topics related to diversity, 股本, 和股票:
- Jacquie Abram, Jacquie Abram Speaking & 咨询有限责任公司
- Dione Adkins, Salisbury Rotary Club
- Karen Alexander, Mayor of Salisbury
- Judge Aretha Blake, District Court Judge, N.C. 第26司法区
- 杰米·布朗，康科德市
- Pastor Duane Butler, World Worship Church
- 杰·达顿，《菲律宾十大网赌网站》
- Larry Davis, Retired Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Employee
- Jeanne Dixon, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College 校董会 and Foundation Board of Directors
- Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, Elizabeth City State University
- 伊冯·迪克森，诺凡特健康公司
- 爱丽丝·多博，拉丁裔
- Dr. 简·艾略特，主讲人
- Cristina España, Office of Public Engagement and 包容
- Cindy Fink, Salisbury Rotary Club
- Hunter Fisher, Salisbury Rotary Club
- Jaki Shelton Green, Ninth Poet Laureate of North Carolina
- Amy Hathcock, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
- Jonathan Hoffman, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
- Dr. Timogi Jackson, Create & 促进,有限责任公司
- 凯萨•李•库巴拉Keisha琼斯, 股本总监, NC 学生的成功 Center and Associate Vice President, 学生事务和DEI主管, Davidson-Davie Community College
- Leah Kyairo, With Respect, LLC
- Anne Little, City of Salisbury
- Barbara Mallett, Mayor of East Spencer
- Steve Maynor, Davidson-Davie Community College
- Jairo (Hi-rrow) McMican, Achieving the Dream
- Mirella Cisneros Perez, LatinxEd
- Calista Phair, Calista Phair Talent Fairy Godmother
- P.J. Ricks, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Foundation Board
- Dr. Paula Roberson, Hudson County Community College
- Dr. 帕梅拉·G. Senegal, Piedmont Community College
- Melissa Singler, Robeson Community College
- Dr. 卡罗尔年代palding, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
- Kenneth Stern, Bard Center for the Study of Hate
- Dr. Greg Wiggan, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Mary Williams-Stover, NC Council for Women & 青年的参与
“This event has become an annual opportunity for educators and others to learn how we can work to be more inclusive in our professional and personal lives,斯伯丁说. “We invite all who are interested to take part in this important conference which I believe will contribute to greater understanding, 意识和行动.”
G.U.I.D.E. event will be held via Zoom from 9 a.m. 到下午4点.m. 2023年11月17日. For more information and to register, please visit http://btr.qfyx100.com/diversity/conference-2023. The registration deadline is November 17. If you require accommodations to participate in this free event, please email diversityandinclusion@rccc.11月6日前.
For more information about Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, please visit btr.qfyx100.com or call 704-216-RCCC (7222).