Storytelling session |
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1:30pm | Pearl Alexander, Executive Director, Diversity, Inclusion, and Engagement, Georgia Institute of Technology
Cheryl D. Cofield, Director, Inclusion & Engagement, Georgia Institute of Technology “Storytelling” takes center stage. Foster connection with other women in the higher education community. Storytellers courageously share experiences from their lives, pieces of their hearts, and testimonies that reveal their own complex self-discovery, transformations, and truth. Notice diversity through fresh lenses and relate through listening and engaging in meaningful dialogue. Leave with new levels of personal courage, different perspectives, and tools to be more wholehearted, inclusive, and better mentors for other women. |
Theater Room, Level II |
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Wednesday Concurrent Sessions |
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4:00pm |
Culturally Responsive Teaching…It Applies to Higher Education Too!!!Diversity and Inclusive Excellence LaToya Stackhouse In this workshop, we will examine the concept of ‘culturally responsive teaching,” a pedagogy defined by Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings and has been used by many educators in Pre-K through 12 throughout the nation. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about this concept and how to apply it to higher education both in the classroom and in the office when working with students. This session will cause participants to take a critical introspective analysis of self and how we respond to our students by looking six principles of culturally responsive pedagogy:
The aim is to ensure that the attendee takes a holistic view of current practices and find ways to incorporate the characteristics of culturally responsive teaching: Validating and Affirming, Comprehensive, Multidimensional, Liberating, Empowering and Transformative. Through group discussions and intentional activities, attendees will walk away with practices that will help to foster a culturally responsive environment. |
Theater Room, Level II |
4:00pm |
Transition: Seven Lessons on LeadershipLeadership and Management Margaret A. “Meg” Amstutz Transitions can be challenging, whether expected or unexpected. Are you undertaking a substantial new leadership role? Have you been asked to serve in an interim capacity in a leadership role at your home institution or another institution? What can you expect—and what should you ask—when launching into something new? From 2017-2018, Dr. Meg Amstutz served as interim president at the College of Coastal Georgia after 20 years of service as an administrator at the University of Georgia. This presentation will focus on lessons learned through this interim appointment and will offer suggestions for administrators accepting new positions, interim assignments or short-term leadership roles. Attendees will receive concrete ideas to help prepare themselves for new leadership positions as well as general thoughts on how to be successful in transitional times. Time will be reserved for Q&A. |
Cottonwood Room, Level II |
4:00pm |
Building ResiliencyPersonal Health and Well Being Kizmet Adams How easily do you bounce back from difficulties, disappointments, or setbacks? Resiliency is your ability to adapt and overcome adversity. And while some people seem to naturally handle life’s up and downs, we can all increase and improve our resiliency. In this session you will assess your current level of resiliency and learn strategies for building your resiliency. |
Library, Level II |
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Thursday Table Topics |
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11:45am |
Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Leadership Institute – An IntroductionProfessional Development/Preparing for your next step Aileen C. Dowell This discussion will focus on the Higher Education Resource Services (HERS) Leadership Institute offered yearly for women in higher education to expand upon their leadership development skills. The presenter will briefly describe the leadership institute and all of the available locations from which interested women may choose. More importantly, the presenter will expand upon the importance of an institute of this capacity and the experiences gained both personally and professionally and encourage other women to consider applying for this phenomenal institute. |
Crystal Dining Room, Level I |
11:45am |
A Seasoned Woman’s Guide to Mentoring Millennials in the WorkplaceLeadership and Management Marti Brick Jana Wiggins Since the term “millennials” was coined in the late 1980s, there has been a notion of misery in mentoring those born between 1982 and 2004. Some say they are not team players, they are needy, they are lazy and they are job-hoppers. Could these be common misconceptions that fuel an unsatisfying work environment? This table topic will explore the mystical millennial and how two seasoned, professional women in higher education have developed successful strategies for bridging the generation gap through millennial mentorship in the workplace. We’ll explore real-life examples through interviews and anecdotes to shed light and dispel the myths of millennial misery and mystery. We’ll share our experiences on what millennials say they really want out of work and compare that to what supervisors think millennials want. We’ll discuss how to create strategies to engage, empower and develop leaders for tomorrow, all through the unique lens of female leadership. The end goal of the session will be to help fellow professional women in higher education focus on the commonality, collaboration and communication between generations and to blend the two worlds to foster a more functional and satisfying work environment for both. |
Crystal Dining Room, Level I |
11:45am |
You Got the Interview! Preparing for the Big DayProfessional Development/Preparing for your next step Sherry Clouser Leslie Gordon The time and attention spent crafting your CV or résumé and cover letter have paid off. You got an interview! What should you do to prepare? Is there anything special you should do to get ready for a phone or web-based meeting versus an on-site interview? What should you expect? During this table topic discussion, participants will share ideas and strategies for before, during, and after the interview. |
Crystal Dining Room, Level I |
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