27 - 28 April, 2011

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Join higher education leaders, corporate diversity practitioners, researchers and policy experts to share and examine concepts and practices of diversity and inclusion within colleges and universities in this new decade. How have current global and domestic challenges affected vision and strategy as we focus on fostering equity and inclusion within colleges and universities across the United States? How have economic realignments and recent research contributed to challenges and unique opportunities to revisit and advance diversity and inclusion in academe? What are the latest practices and innovations corporate D&I practitioners have developed that can be used in higher education?

On the 26th, 27th and 28th, the Conference Board, in collaboration with Duke University, will hold its 2nd significant conference on the beautiful campus of Duke University at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club, in Durham North Carolina.

This conference will be of interest to senior level higher education leaders, the corporate community as well as researchers, practitioners and policy makers from higher education, as well as not-for-profit, and government entitities . In addition to keynote speakers, valuable workshops and interactive methodologies, there will be opportunities for small group discussions and the exploration of strategic partnerships and collaborations. Tracks will include curriculum, talent management, cultural competencies, next practice examples, partnerships, and more.

Agenda

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Registration and Continental Breakfast 8–8:45 am

Welcome and Introductions 8:45–9 am

Carole Weinstein, Conference Program Director, The Conference Board
Benjamin Reese, Chief Diversity Officer & Vice President for Institutional Equity, Duke University & Duke Healthcare System

A 9–10 am

Diversity, Diasporas, and Discontent: The Demographic Imperative for Institutional Change

Louis Mendoza, Associate Vice Provost for Equity and Diversity,  University of Minnesota

B 10–11 am

Race and Class: Unite-and-Empower instead of Divide-and-Conquer

Robert Jensen, Professor, School of Journalism, University of Texas at Austin

Networking and Refreshment Break 11–11:15 am

C 11:15 am–12:30 pm

The Impact of Online Education and Other Technological Advancements on Diverse Students and Faculty

Moderator
William E. Cox, President, Chief Executive Officer, Diverse: Issues In Higher Education

Panelists:
James Anderson, President, Fayetteville State University
John Ebersole, President, Excelsior College
Cassandra Herring, Dean, College of Education and Continuting Studies, Hampton University
Kevin E. Molloy, Vice President Higher Educations, Strategic Initiatives, Pearson

Luncheon Session D 12:30–1:30 pm

Global Leadership & Inclusive Vision: Making it Personal

Noëlle Richardson, Chief Diversity Officer, Ontario Public Service, Canada

Dialogue Session E1 1:30–2:30 pm

Diversity From the Bottom Up, From the Top Down, and Across the Organization

Nydia Gonzalez, Associate Vice Chancellor for Institutional Diversity Tarrant County College District

Dialogue Session E2 1:30–2:30 pm

AEIoU - Access, Equity & Inclusion — Integrating the Work into the Life of the University

Vivian Relta, Interim Director, Office of Equal Equity Opportunity Programs, Emory University
Jyotsna Vanapalli, Assistant Director, Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, Emory University

Dialogue Session F1 2:30–3:30 pm

Leading Practices for Successful Collaboration

Ken Bouyer, Americas Director of Inclusiveness Recruiting, Ernst & Young LLP
Gioia Pisano, Inclusiveness Recruiting Leader, Ernst & Young LLP

Dialogue Session F2 2:30–3:30 pm

Creating Inclusion Through Cultural Competence

Eric Watson, Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Diversity & Inclusion Delhaize America

Networking and Refreshment Break: 3:30–3:45 pm

G 3:45–4:45 pm

Moving Beyond Michigan: Making the Most of Diversity

Thomas J. Espenshade, Professor of Sociology, Office of Population Research Princeton University

H 4:45–5:30 pm

Current Trends in Leadership, Governance & Retention: Challenges & Opportunities

William Crouch, President, Georgetown College

Networking Reception 5:30–6 pm

Dinner & Edutainment 6 pm
Scott Page, Professor of Complex Systems, Center for the Study of Complex Systems

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Registration and Continental Breakfast 8–8:30 am

Introduction & Welcome 8:30–8:45 am

I 8:45–9:45 am

The Female Vision: What it is, Why it Matters

Sally Helgesen, Author, The Female Vision: Women's Real Power at Work

Networking and Refreshment Break 9:45–10 am

Dialogue Session J1 10–11:15 am

Accelerated Learning Exchanges

Dialogue Session J2 10–11:15 am

Accelerated Learning Exchanges

Networking and Refreshment Break 11:15–11:30 am

Dialogue Session K1 11:30 am–12:30 pm

Cultural Competence—A 21st century Model for Higher Education

Dr.  Taffye Benson Clayton, Associate Provost for Equity, Diversity and Community Relations and Chief Diversity Officer, East Carolina University
Tiane Mitchell Gordon, Principal, Square One Consulting
Eric Watson, Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Diversity Inclusion, Delhaize America

Dialogue Session K2 11:30 am–12:30 pm

Heterosexism: Overcoming Barriers to Equity & Inclusion in Higher Education and the Workplace

Richard Friend, Ph.D., Founder, Friend & Associates, Inc.

L 12:30–1 pm

Future Think: A Vision of Academic Renewal

Dr. Sidney Ribeau, President, Howard University

For speaking and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Hannah Sohn at hannah.sohn@conferenceboard.org.