Below is a list of diversity-related conferences and workshops offered throughout the nation. The conferences are listed alphabetically. In some instances, the conference dates may have passed and are still listed, if the conference is annual or biennial; the new dates will be posted as soon as they are available.
This page is not meant to serve as an official endorsement of any of the programs nor is it a comprehensive listing, but is provided as an information service to the UCI community. Should you know of additional conferences/workshops that may be appropriate to list on this page, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity at eod@uci.edu .
Career staff members interested in attending one of these conferences may be eligible for a staff development scholarship to help offset registration costs.
ABSENCE OF COLOR CONFERENCE
(Sign
up be notified of the upcoming conference at http://www.blackhawk.edu/absenceofcolor/)
Acting Affirmatively: Practicing Cultural Competency
March 4-5, 2004
Janesville, WI
The 9th Annual Absence of Color conference, hosted by Blackhawk Technical College, will cover key topics such as affirmative action, racism, campus climate, recruitment and retention, and diversity. In addition, breakout sessions will address cultural competency, equal opportunity succession planning, immigration initiatives, among others.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION CONFERENCE
(Check upcoming conference at http://www.affirmativeaction.org/conference)
Affirmative Action: Reaffirm the Dream - Realize the Vision
April 21-24, 2004
Washington, DC
The American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) is an association of professionals managing affirmative action, equal opportunity, diversity and other human resource programs. The 30th Annual AAAA Conference will provide workshop presentations and featured speakers that engage participants in thought-provoking dialogue and activities focused on the next 25 years of progress that this country will make through affirmative action. The conference will demonstrate the ways in which an inclusive American society continues to insist on and produce results in business, education, government and the community at large.
BLACK ISSUES IN HIGHER EDUCATION
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Benchmarks & Barriers for People of Color in Higher Education
June 17-19, 2004
Arlington, Virginia
Black Issues In Higher Education invites you to join a national summit, conference and gala befitting two important anniversaries: the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision and the 20th anniversary of Black Issues in Higher Education . This unique gathering will draw on all of the hard lessons learned from the past and from the people who have been at the forefront, in the trenches, and even on the sidelines during those eventful years. More importantly, this gathering will assess the triumphs, take inventory of the setbacks and plot a strategic agenda for the future. Black Issues has assembled a "who's who" of American educational, political and social activists to make presentations at the conference. In addition, content sessions will be offered by practitioners, researchers and other higher education advocates engaged in the ongoing struggle to ensure access and equity for people of color in American higher education.
CHIEF DIVERSITY OFFICERS FORUM
(Check for upcoming events at http://www.bennett.edu/)
Utilizing Our Differences to Make a Difference: Diversity Strategies for Advancing Business Performance in the 21st Century
March 30-April 1, 2004
Greensboro, NC
More than 800 Chief Diversity Officers and other executives from around the country, who are responsible for diversity and inclusion practices within their organization, will be invited to Greensboro to highlight current trends and address key diversity and inclusion issues while networking with their peers. To kick-off this event the College will host the "Triad Diversity Workshops" on March 30 providing training sessions for employees of companies, non-profits and education institutions that are in the early stages of diversity and inclusion initiatives.
THE COLOR LINES CONFERENCE
(Check for upcoming conferences at http://www.civilrightsproject.harvard.edu/media.php)
August 30- September 1, 2003
Cambridge, Massachusetts
The Color Lines Conference, sponsored by the Civil Rights Project at Harvard University, held over three and a half days on Labor Day Weekend, featured three plenary sessions, 52 panels, and 250 speakers on themes ranging from electoral politics to religious diversity; educational and residential segregation to criminal justice; and race and ethnicity in the law to racial disparities in health outcomes. The panel and plenary speakers and the 1100-plus conference participants represented a rich variety of academic disciplines and professional sectors. A summary of the research presented is posted on the conference website.
DIVERSITY 2004 CONFERENCE
(Check for upcoming conference at http://www.rochesterdiversitycouncil.com/conf_out.html)
Hear It! Feel It! Live It!
September 13-15, 2004
Rochester, New York
The Greater Rochester Diversity Council's (GRDC) fifth biennial Diversity Conference will focus on work force diversity issues. Diversity 2004 is designed to engage participants from all employee and management levels in the private and non-profit sectors who can bring about positive and substantive change in the business and community environments. As the theme suggests, this conference will include sharing of ideas and best practices, and will be experiential in content, format and venue. We hope to create an environment that facilitates making connections and breaking down barriers through the use of non-traditional session formats. Participants will be able to see and experience differences through storytelling, games, simulations, exercises and heartfelt sharing of experiences.
DIVERSITY AND LEARNING CONFERENCE (AACU)
(Check for upcoming conference at http://www.aacu.org/meetings/diversityandlearning/index.cfm)
October 21-23, 2004
Nashville, Tennessee
The Association of American Colleges and Universities' (AACU) biennial Diversity and Learning Conference typically draws more than 600 participants from around the nation. Since its beginning in 1996, this event has grown to become one of higher education's premier conferences on diversity. Participants include faculty, administrators, staff, students, and professionals concerned with preparing students to be socially responsible and informed citizens within their own changing nation and throughout a world being transformed by a global economy.
DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP FORUM
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“ Exploring the Complexities of Diversity: Culture, competencies & Ethics”
March 10-12, 2005
Miami , Florida
The Diversity Leadership Forum (DFL) is a national non-profit professional association that provides an arena where diversity professionals have the opportunity to collaborate on developing the field of diversity. DFL also offers the networking, dialogue, best practices sharing, skill enhancement, cutting edge research, strategic planning and renewal resources critical to the success of the profession and to the health of our society.
EDUCATING ALL OF ONE NATION
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October 6-8, 2005
Phoenix, Arizona
The Educating All of One Nation conference, developed by the American Council on Education/ Center for Advancement of Racial and Ethnic Equity (formerly the Office of Minorities in Higher Education), provides a unique opportunity to take part in a national conversation about diversity and inclusiveness in higher education. Participants will attend provocative sessions that address the most pressing issues, effective programs, and diversity practices in higher education. The Educating All of One Nation conference is a biennial conference that brings together academic administrators, researchers, scholars, and practitioners from across the nation.
HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
(Check for upcoming conference at http://www.hacu.net/hacu/Events_Calendar_EN.asp...)
“Technology and Culture: International Convergence”
Santa Fe , New Mexico
May 22-24, 2205
HACU's 6th International Conference will offer a bilingual platform for discussing latest trends, model programs, research and cutting-edge issues, regarding Hispanic higher education. The conference is expected to draw national and international participants from higher education, business, non- profit organizations, and the federal, state and local governments.
INTERCULTURAL CANCER COUNCIL BIENNIAL SYMPOSIUM
(Check for 10th Symposium at http://iccnetwork.org/symposium/)
9th Biennial Symposium on Minorities, the Medically Underserved & Cancer
From Awareness to Action: The Unequal Burden of Cancer
March 24-28, 2004
Washington, DC
Initiated in 1987, the Biennial Symposium series provides the stage on which to shine a spotlight on the issue of disproportionate cancer incidence, morbidity and mortality in minority and medically underserved populations in the United States and its associated territories. The Symposium brings together those who represent all aspects and perspectives of the disease in collaboration with the leadership and front-line personnel from the affected communities. Its purpose is to engage in a dialogue that explores issues, finds solutions, and makes recommendations for the various complex problems related to cancer. At the Symposium, decision makers hear, first-hand, from those directly affected by the problem and the policies that surround cancer. Participants from the communities sit at the discussion table to share the most current research, prevention, and treatment strategies. This unique opportunity creates a dynamic synergy in a setting that respects and celebrates our ethnic and cultural diversity, while recognizing our common humanity and the goal of survivorship.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY
“Educating, Training, and Communicating in a Multicultural Environment”
November 3-5, 2005
Nashville , Tennessee
Middle Tennessee State University is hosting its second bi-annual International Conference on Cultural Diversity focused on “ Educating, Training, and Communicating in a Multicultural Environment .” This conference is for all person's involved in teaching, training, learning, disseminating information to others, and communicating in environments with several cultures represented.
INTERNATIONAL MENTORING ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
(Check for The IMA Annual Best Practices Conference at http://www.mentoring-association.org/Confr.html)
Multiple Dimensions of Mentoring
April 15-17, 2004
Tampa, Florida
The 17th Annual International Mentoring Association (IMA) Conference provides a forum for mentoring ideas, research, and practice in all fields-education, business, health and human services, community-based organizations, and government. The 2004 theme, Multiple Dimensions of Mentoring, emphasizes both the diversity of the IMA and the conference. A good example of this diversity is the depth and breadth represented in the backgrounds and mentoring interests of the featured speakers. In addition to concurrent sessions and featured speakers, pre-conference mentoring institutes and workshops will be offered, as well as opportunities for private consulting sessions and special interest group and network meetings.
MINORITY WOMEN'S HEALTH SUMMIT
(You can sign up for notification of upcoming event at http://www.4woman.gov/mwhs/#listserv
)
Women of Color, Taking Action for a Healthier Life: Progress, Partnerships and Possibilities
August 12-15, 2004
Washington, DC
The 2004 Minority Women's Health Summit will build on the outcomes of the 1997 National Conference "Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Partnerships to Improve Minority Women's Health." Key areas in women's health including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDS will be highlighted. Objectives include exploring current prevention strategies that work in various communities, both urban and rural; promoting dialogue among policy makers, service providers, community women, academia and other stakeholders to address current health care issues for women of color; recommending action-oriented strategies to increase positive health outcomes for women of color across the lifespan, from rural and urban communities; fostering community partnerships to identify and implement best practices that target prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases that disproportionately affect women of color; promoting strategies to diversify leadership in health sciences, education, research and policy; and ensuring health issues of women of color remain at the forefront of national, state and local health policy agendas.
NAACP ANNUAL CONVENTION
(Check for 2006 Annual Convention at http://www.naacp.org/events/convention/convention_index.html)
95th Annual Convention
July 10-15, 2004
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will feature a variety of keynote speakers, workshops, regional meetings, and forums. In addition, a job fair, commerce and industry show, health fair, and retail expo will run concurrently at the convention.
NAME ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
(Check for upcoming conferences at http://www.nameorg.org/conferences.html#international)
Oct. 27-Oct. 31, 2004
Kansas City, Missouri
The National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) 2004 international conference, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education, will be held October 27-31, 2004, in Kansas City.
NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING FORUM
(Check for upcoming conferences at http://www.nacme.org/forum/)
May 4, 2004
New York, New York
In 2004, instead of a conference, the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering Forum (NACME) will be hosting its 30th Anniversary Gala at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Invited guests will enjoy an evening of celebration featuring entertainer/ philanthropist Bill Cosby as master of ceremonies. The dinner provides a great opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments, and acknowledge key contributors. NACME's goal is to raise $1 million to expand the NACME Scholars Program, helping large numbers of African American, American Indian, and Latino students realize their dreams of becoming leaders in science, engineering and technology fields.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION AND ADVANCEMENT
OF CAMBODIAN, LAOTIAN, AND VIETNAMESE AMERICANS (removed)
Reflection, Learning, and Activism in the Southeast Asian American Community
May 13-15, 2004
Boston, Massachusetts
The National Association for the Education and Advancement of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese Americans (NAFEA) will be hosting its 24th Annual Conference, providing space for national dialogue, coalition building, and strategy sharing, and the sharing of improved practices that lead to equity and justice for the Southeast Asian community. Presentations will cover a variety of topics, such as education, health, political and economic empowerment, media and sports, social services, community and leadership development, advocacy, and youth issues. For more information, contact Trinh Nguyen ( trinh@bostonwomensfund.org ; 617-319-9009), Phitsamay Sychitkokhong ( sychitph@gse.harvard.edu ), or Hiep Chu ( hiepchu@verizon.net ).
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON RACE AND ETHNICITY IN AMERICAN HIGHER EDUCATION
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://ncore.ou.edu/)
June 1-5, 2004
Miami, Florida
The National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education (NCORE) is sponsored by the Southwest Center for Human Relations Studies in the Division of Public and Community Services, as part of the College of Continuing Education at the University of Oklahoma. Objectives of the conference include: assisting higher education institutions to create inclusive higher education environments, programs, and curriculum, improve campus racial and ethnic relations, and expand opportunities for educational access and success by culturally diverse, traditionally underrepresented populations; providing policy, planning, programmatic, curricular/pedagogic, research/assessment, training, and theoretical perspectives from around the country; and highlighting exemplary working models and approaches capable of being adapted in other institutional settings.
NATIONAL
DIVERSITY IN LIBRARIES CONFERENCE (NDLC) (removed)
Diversity in Libraries: Making It Real
May 4-5, 2004
Atlanta, Georgia
The 4th National Diversity in Libraries Conference is co-hosted by the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL), the Southeastern Library Network (SOLINET), and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Library Alliance. The 2004 National Diversity in Libraries Conference continues a tradition initiated in 1998 by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), bringing together hundreds of library leaders from across the country to explore methods for increasing diversity within library staffs and collections, as well as discussing ways to improve service to diverse users.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF THE NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
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“Medical Practice for the 21 st Century: Enhancing Quality Care and Health Literacy”
Los Angeles , California
March 31- April 3, 2005
Join Hispanic physicians, medical students, policymakers, and healthcare industry representatives at this annual conference. This year, NHMA brings together experts from across the nation to share their experience in building model Hispanic health programs in prevention, treatment, training and research.
NATIONAL
LEARNING TO CHANGE CONFERENCE (removed)
Learning in 3D: Democratic Transformations, Diversity Redefined, Digital Environments
April 1-4, 2004
San Diego, California
The American Association for Higher Education's (AAHE) 2004 National Learning to Change Conference program focuses on the interplay of three major forces that are revolutionizing our global society and our institutions of higher education: the democratization of knowledge, diversity of populations, cultures and perspectives, and information and communication technologies. The conference will include interactive sessions, roundtable discussions, and poster presentations focusing on the four theme tracks: Democratic Transformations in Teaching and Learning, Diversity Redefined, Digital Environments, and The Future of the Academy.
NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE
((Check for similar upcoming events at http://www.diversitybusiness.com/Resources/EventsCalendar/News.asp)
March 17-19, 2004
Mashantucket, Connecticut
The 4th National Multicultural Business Conference, sponsored by DiversityBusiness.com (formerly Div2000.com), will feature presentations on diversity topics from leading executives of Fortune 500 companies and Lt. Governor Jodi Rell (Connecticut). Over 1000 attendees are expected, representing over 100 Fortune 500 companies. The event also honors America's top diversity businesses owners.
NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL INSTITUTE CONFERENCE
(Check for similar upcoming conference at http://www.nmci.org/conferences/default.htm)
Diversity and Coalition Building in Times of Crisis: At Home and Abroad
April 29-May 2, 2004
Bethesda, Maryland
The National MultiCultural Institute (NMCI) holds annual conferences in the spring and fall that bring individuals from many fields together for professional development, networking, and exploration of vital issues in the diversity field. Leaders from academia, business, and government present the latest thinking and action on diversity issues to conference participants. NMCI conferences offer a large variety of workshops on issues that define and redefine the diversity field. This conference will feature speakers and workshops presented by nationally recognized experts on workplace diversity, multicultural education, cultural awareness and cross-cultural dialogue.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT OF BLACK CHEMISTS AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERS CONFERENCE
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Continuing the Quest for Excellence in Science and Technology
April 12-17, 2004
San Diego, California
The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers' (NOBCChE) 31st Annual National Conference provides an opportunity for Black chemists and chemical engineers to discuss issues of significance to their careers, to present technical papers, and to formulate priorities and topics for future meetings.
NATIONAL PACIFIC ISLANDER EDUCATOR NETWORK
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Expanding the Village: Networks, Bridges, and Resources
November 14-15, 2003
Long Beach, CA
The National Pacific Islander Educator Network (NPIEN) Conference, co-sponsored by the Pacific Islanders Association at California State University, Long Beach, addressed a variety of issues related to the educational attainment of Pacific Islanders. Sessions were offered for educators, parents, and kindergarten through university level students. Conference sessions for educators included topics such as Pacific Islander anthropology, attendance and delinquency and Pacific Islander students, incorporating Pacific Islander culture in the classroom, mentoring Pacific Islander youth, classroom data assessment, Chamorro Diaspora & Higher Education, increasing Pacific Islander parent involvement, and a university/college student panel designed for teachers to hear student challenges. University and college students participated in sessions on cultural values, and preparing for future leadership opportunities. Students in grades 6 to 12, their parents, and community members received instruction on financial aid opportunities such as the Gates Millennium Scholars Program, met with a panel of speakers who discussed their respective careers, interacted with a panel of enrolled college students, and had the opportunity to discuss issues with a panel of parents of college enrolled and college-bound students. Sessions for students in grades K-5 allowed younger children to interact with career speakers, and learn about arts, crafts, culture, and dance, presented by the Pacific Islanders Association of California State University, Long Beach.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS PROGRAM IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION
(Check for 2005 Annual Conference at http://law.pepperdine.edu/straus/training_and_conferences/scma.html)
Cross-Cultural and Gender Related Dispute Resolution
June17-19, 2004
Malibu, California
The 17th Annual Summer Professional Skills Program in Dispute Resolution includes 10 courses on distinct dispute resolution processes, including a course on cross-cultural and gender related dispute resolution. Hosted by the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law, the program allows participants three days of intensive skills instruction and practice in one focused area of expertise. Each program will include lectures, small group discussions, and practice exercises. Participants will network with nationally prominent faculty, as well as participants from the other specialties at plenary sessions, lunches, and receptions. The impact of culture and gender on the mediation process poses both challenges and opportunities for mediators. The cross-cultural and gender course will look at how culture and gender affect the way information is processed, communication and negotiation are experienced, power is exercised and understood, risks are evaluated, and decisions and agreements are reached. The focus of this session will be on practical mediation techniques for assisting the parties to address these dynamics in effective and creative ways.
RELIGIOUS DIVERSITY FAIRE
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://www.religiousdiversityfaire.org/events.htm)
Beyond Peace: Breaking Through Religious and Cultural Barriers
November 1, 2003
Irvine, California
This annual interfaith celebration is co-sponsored by the University of California-Irvine, the National Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ), and the Alliance for Spiritual Community. The event is designed to foster understanding, tolerance, and collaboration among the many religious groups that co-exist on our campus and the Orange County community. Spiritual leaders and teachers from more than a dozen faiths provide a rich learning experience for the entire community by presenting a broad introduction to the different faiths and by exploring a variety of relgious themes.
SCHREYER NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2004
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/Achievement2006/)
Innovations in International Education
March 12-14
State College, Pennsylvania
The aim of the 2004 meeting is to set the national agenda for internationalizing the curriculum in honors and undergraduate education. This conference will provide the participants a venue for engaging in discussions; learning about innovative courses, curricula, and study abroad programs; and considering what to teach and how to teach it--particularly with regard to the increased potential when using technology to expand opportunity and access. Plenary sessions featuring leaders in academia and political think-tank organizations will be interwoven with concurrent roundtable discussions and presentations by conference participants. Thus, the conference will provide many opportunities to learn about and share experiences in creating effective international educational experiences for undergraduate and honors students alike.
SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://www.intercultural.org/siic/siic.html)
July 2003
Portland, Oregon
The Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication (SIIC) offers a range of workshops for professionals in intercultural and multicultural education, training, business, and consulting. SIIC presents a unique opportunity to explore intercultural communication in both domestic and international arenas, develop greater skills and broader knowledge in the field, gather resources, and network with other professionals in a stimulating and supportive environment. The Institute offers workshops on both traditional intercultural topics and cutting-edge issues that face practitioners today, access to extensive intercultural resources, and the opportunity to share insights on intercultural relations.
SUMMIT ON LEADING DIVERSITY
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://www.ku.edu/~oma/symposium/)
Practical solutions for leveraging diversity and creating productive work-cultures
April 26-29, 2004
Atlanta, Georgia
The Summit on Leading Diversity plays an integral role in creating and sustaining inclusive work environments that mirror the demographic makeup of this country, and showcases a collection of the most vital tools, strategies, and best-practices available in the diversity field. Each year, the Summit takes diversity work to new levels by building on the concepts presented the previous year and challenging presenters and participants to be visionary in their thoughts and actions. The 2004 Summit on Leading Diversity is tasked with the mission of mainstreaming diversity by taking the work out of the silos. The Summit positions practitioners as strategic influencers capable of transcending human resource management. Strategies will be shared to formulate integrated diversity plans that go beyond numbers and representation to link marketplace, workplace and community diversity objectives to business unit and overall strategic goals.
SYMPOSIUM ON THE RECRUITMENT & RETENTION OF STUDENTS OF COLOR
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://www.ku.edu/~oma/symposium/)
Connecting the Circle
April 25-27, 2004
Kansas City, Missouri
The 7th Annual Symposium on the Recruitment & Retention of Students of Color is designed to facilitate the exchange of strategies, techniques, and ideas. In addition, it provides an opportunity for collaboration between academic affairs and student affairs professionals. The focus of the Symposium is undergraduate recruitment and retention (including admissions, housing, and advising) and graduate education. Undergraduate recruitment explores the issues that affect college choice and preparation and the influence educators have on those central issues. Undergraduate retention addresses the role of the campus and local community in supporting students of color as they matriculate through graduation. Graduate education investigates the role faculty and staff play in the recruitment and retention of graduate students and the transferability of that model to undergraduate recruitment.
TRANSGENDER ISSUES IN STUDENT AFFAIRS (removed)
April 22, 2004
Los Angeles, California
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is sponsoring a one-day conference on Transgender Issues in Student Affairs. The purpose of the event is to help student affairs professionals in higher education learn about, understand, and implement information and services to, for, and about transgender students as well as students who are concerned about gender identity issues. In addition to transgender student panels, there will be panels and workshops addressing student health needs, both physical and emotional; residential life issues; LGBT center services; issues regarding recreational and other campus facilities; legal issues; and financial issues. The registration deadline is April 16, 2004. For more information, email Steven Leider at sleider@ucla.edu or call (310) 206-3628.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS ON CAMPUS: AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://fridaycenter.unc.edu/pdep/index.htm)
Fifty Years After Brown
July 15-17, 2004
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is sponsoring a national conference on Affirmative Action fifty years after the historic Brown v. Board of Education case. Conference sessions will focus on the legal history of Affirmative Action, moral implications of Affirmative Action in higher education, the impact of the Michigan ruling on higher educational planning and practices, the future of Affirmative Action in higher education, the case for Affirmative Action from a business standpoint, the impact of changing demographics on Affirmative Action in higher education, and international Affirmative Action.
WALKING THE WALK OF DIVERSITY
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://www.richland.edu/sas/diversity/)
A Global Imperative
June 10, 2005
Decatur , Illinois
The 5 th Annual Walking the Walk of Diversity: A global Imperative conference is a Drive-in Conference for Professionals in Higher Education, Public Education, Business and Industrial and Social Service Agencies. Students are encouraged to attend. The conference is held in the Richland Community College Shilling Education Center. Discussion topics at the conference include: best practices/model programs, diversity employment initiatives, diversity as a core value, diversity training initiatives, diversity in the classroom and policy issues.
WOMEN AT THE CROSSROADS: GENDER, EQUITY, AND PARITY
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://www.xu.edu/oma/events.htm)
April 2, 2004
Cincinnati, Ohio
The conference is organized as a symposium on the lives of women across the globe. This conference will explore the experiences, perspectives and representations of women around the globe from a variety of perspectives and disciplines. The conference will end with the nationally-known speaker Bev Smith. The conference program includes concurrent sessions led by presenters from the Midwest region's universities, colleges, religious institutions, corporations, and other organizations.
WOMEN LEADERS: A SYMPOSIUM FOR WOMEN IN UNIVERSITY SETTINGS
(Check for similar upcoming Symposium 2006 at http://www.ucsf.edu/cge/wg/programs/wls/index.html)
May 10-11, 2004
San Francisco, California
Women Leaders: A Symposium for Women in University Settings has been held every other year since 1998. It was developed to give women, particularly from the University of California, an opportunity to come together to discuss and officially examine where women are today in gaining access to positions of leadership in higher education. While women have clearly made great strides in reaching higher management levels in University settings, much work still needs to be done. The conference explores this and other related issues in dealing with women in leadership.
WORLD
CONGRESS ON WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH (removed)
March 17-20, 2004
Washington, DC
The goal of the 2nd World Congress on Women's Mental Health is to present and discuss comprehensive, updated, well-rounded knowledge on women's mental health. However, first and foremost, they hope to suggest practical, achievable directions for the near future. The complementary goal will be increased awareness and education. State-of-the-art developments in biopsychosocial aspects of women s mental health, psychology, psychopharmacology and other treatments will be center stage, but the driving forces will be integration and practical day-to-day relevance and solutions.
YALE BOUCHET CONFERENCE ON DIVERSITY IN GRADUATE EDUCATION
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://www.yale.edu/graduateschool/diversity/programs.html)
“A View from the Disciplines: Diversity and Inclusion in Curricula, Pedagogy and Research within the Academy”
New Haven , Connecticut
April 1-2, 2005
Join undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and administrators from around the country at the Yale Graduate School Campus (the oldest Ph.D. in North America) and the alma mater of Edward A. Bouchet (the first African American ever to receive a Ph.D. in North America) and be part of a lively discussion on diversity and inclusion in graduate studies.
ACS DIVERSITY CONFERENCE
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“Relationships and Communication: Diversity Is Not an Option In The Real World”
Perryville , Arkansas
April 1-3, 2005
The focus of this conference is ethnic diversity and recognizing that “ Diversity is not an option in the real world .” The basic goals are to provide opportunity for students/staff/faculty to talk with and listen to each other about diversity issues, generate awareness of issues and enthusiasm for addressing them, and also provide a model that can be adapted for individual campus dialogue opportunities.
*3 RD ANNUAL SUMMER WORKSHOP
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“Disparities in Health in America : Working Toward Social Justice”
Huston , Texas
June 4-10, 2005
The goal of this workshop is to provide a comprehensive approach to the issue of health disparities. Participants will be exposed to introductory knowledge and experiences related to the complex social, behavioral and medical determinants of populations' health. This conference should be of value to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as pre- and post-doctoral fellows.
NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CHRONIC DISEAS PREVENTION AND CONTROL
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“Health Disparities: Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities. Accelerating the rate of progress in improving lives”
Atlanta , Georgia
March 1-3, 2005
The major goal of the 19th National Chronic Disease Conference is to accelerate the rate of progress in improving the lives of those at highest risk for poor health, including racial and ethnic minority groups and low-income and less educated populations.
NATIONAL
CONFERENCE ON LEADERSHIP DIVERSITY
(Check for similar upcoming events at http://www.diversity.ucf.edu/)
Orlando , Florida
March 17-19, 2005
This conference is offered biannually as a leadership development forum for diverse individuals to address many current and emerging leadership challenges of a dynamic workforce. Issues such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, levels of ability, and other dimensions or human diversity are explored with the express intent of expanding the leadership repertoire and enhancing the capacities of individuals to successfully implement leadership diversity throughout their organizations at all levels.
AMERICAN
ASSOCIATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION: NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON HIGHER EDUCATION (removed)
“Courage, Imagination, action: Rallying the Trendsetters in Higher Education”
Atlanta , Georgia
March 17-20, 2005
AAHE's 2005 NCHE will focus on issues that must be addressed if higher education is to maintain and strengthen its ' ability to serve the larger society in the decades ahead. All participants will be encouraged to share their best ideas and discuss the most current research on the critical issues.
ASOCIATION OF MINORITY HEALTH PROFFESSIONS SCHOOLS (AMHPS): 19 TH ANNUA SYMPOSIUM ON CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
(Check for upcoming symposium at http://www.minorityhealth.org/biomedical.html)
Anaheim , California
March 22-25, 2005
This year will mark their 19th Annual Biomedical Symposium – designed to foster learning about and commitment to professions in medicine, science and research among minority high school and college students.
DIVERSITY CONFERENCE: FINDING COMMON GROUND
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“Communicating Effectively with Diverse Patients & Co-Workers”
Seattle , Washington
Wednesday, May 25, 2005
This conference provides health care and social service providers with strategies for moving from good intentions to active promotion of cultural competency in our diverse health care work environments. Didactic and experiential sessions focus on approaches to promoting more effective interpersonal communication; dealing with personality, style, and cultural differences; handling conflict; maintaining personal integrity within imperfect systems; providing and receiving feedback and support; and developing an action plan for personal growth.
LGBT LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
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“The Power of One: Ally Development, Leadership, Gender Awareness”
Ellensburg , Washington
April 22-23, 2005
This conference is designed for college students and their allies. Participants should have an interest in developing intentional leadership skills, learning more about LGBT issues and establishing coalitions within their campus. It is strongly encouraged that advisors and directors of LGBT organizations and centers to attend. All are welcome.
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MULTI CULTURAL INSTITUTE-SPRING CONFERENCE
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“Cultural Liberty : Championing Diversity, Equity and Human Rights”
Bethesda , Maryland
May 19-22, 2005
The major goals of this conference are to: (1) offer an opportunity for in-depth diversity training and skills-building; (2) focus on some of the unique issues that professionals face in working with a culturally diverse population; and (3) create a multicultural environment in which an open, cross-cultural dialogue can occur.
NAMI ANNUAL CONVENTION
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“NAMI: On the Frontier of Recovery”
Austin , Texas
June 18-21, 2005
The program will feature plenary sessions offering the latest information from some of the sharpest policy and scientific thinkers in the country, learning tracks on such topics as putting consumers and families in the driver's seat of the mental health system, our ever-popular ask-the-doctor sessions, and dozens of workshops from the NAMI grassroots. Portions of the program will be offered in Spanish .
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