IMPACT Conference on Diversity in Higher Education

Sponsored by the Delaware State University Global Institute on Equity, Inclusion and Civil Rights

Keynote Speaker:
Michael Strautmanis
Vice President, Civic Engagement
Obama Foundation

Distinguished Speaker:
Kiesha C. Nix 
VP Charitable Affairs
Los Angeles Lakers

Plus a host of DEI experts from across the country in higher education.

Agenda:

Day One

8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast and Check-In
9:00 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. - Welcome
9:05 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. - Keynote Speaker
9:20 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - The Key Elements in Creating Your Diversity Strategic Plan
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Leadership vs. Diversity Leadership: Is there a difference?
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Morning Break
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. - Getting Senior Level Buy-In for Inclusion Practices
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Lunch and Guest Speaker
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. - Increasing Support for Diverse Students, Faculty and Staff
1:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Afternoon Break
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Recruiting Diverse Applicant Pools (Faculty, Staff and Administrators)
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Q&A Townhall

Day Two

8:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast
9:05 a.m. - 9:20 a.m. - Morning Plenary Speaker
9:20 a.m. - 9:55 a.m. - Crafting an Impactful Diversity and Inclusion Statement
9:55 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. - Morning Break
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. - Conducting a Productive Campus Climate Survey
10:45 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. - The Dynamics of Diversity Funding: Corporate, Government and Community Grants
11:25 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Addressing Societal Conflicts: Real World Issues, Real-Time Messaging
12:00 p.m. - 12:50 p.m. - Lunch and Guest Speaker
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Helping Diverse Student Groups Centralize Their Message
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Keeping Your Diverse Talent: The Retention Game
2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. - Afternoon Break
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Establishing Equitable Policies and Procedures on Campus

Registration is free, but participants must RSVP. Funded by Barclays Community Reinvestment Act Program.