Navigating Diversity Conference, April 7, 2008 - 8:30-4:30PM

From: Training and Development

Navigating Diversity - Course #HR1234 - The President's Office Second Annual Conference on Diversity
Monday, April 7, 2008
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM – Continental Breakfast & Lunch included
Highlands Room (Festival and Student Conference Center)

http://jess.jmu.edu

8:45 a.m. Opening Remarks - Dr. Linwood Rose

9:00 a.m. Morning Speaker - Dr. Thomas Hill, Iowa State, VP, Student Affairs

10:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions – Descriptions Attached (Register upon arrival)
.....Centennial Scholars Panel
.....The Efficacy of Multicultural Competencies
.....Diversity in Curriculum Development
.....Intercultural Development Inventory
.....Preparing Students for a Diverse Workplace
.....12 Cognitive Tips for Search Committees

11:45 a.m. Luncheon Speaker - Dr. William Harvey, University if Virginia, VP of Equity and Chief Diversity Officer

1:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions - Descriptions Attached (Register upon arrival)
.....Centennial Scholars Panel
.....The Efficacy of Multicultural Competencies
.....Diversity in Curriculum Development
.....Intercultural Development Inventory
.....Preparing Students for a Diverse Workplace
.....12 Cognitive Tips for Search Committees
.....How to Communicate about Diversity (Resources for Your Success!)

3:00 p.m. Panel of Diversity Council Chairs

4:00 p.m. Dr. Rose and Art Dean

*Speakers and schedule subject to change without notice.