Equity & Diversity

11 AM WORKSHOPS

 
1. A conversation with Dan Savage(For student only)
Dan Savage, Savage Love, Creator of the "It Gets Better Project" 
 
2.The Color of Money: Empowering All Students Through Financial Literacy
Dr. Kristy Vivenne, Sam Houston State University
Paul F. Goebel, University of North Texas
 
3.Learning Through Doing: Engaging Students from Classroom to Community 
Dr. J. Michael Cruz, Southern Methodist University
 
4.We Level the Playing Field for Everyone
Allen Boyd, US Department of Labor,  OFCCP
 
2 PM WORKSHOPS
 
 
1."Happy Holidays": Getting past being 'politically correct' and working towards religious inclusivity
Stephanie Wintling, Texas State University
Estee Hernandez, Texas State University
 
2.Disability Awareness
Dr. Brandi Darensbourg, University of North Texas
 
3.Inclusivity for Texas State Districts and Junior Colleges: A How-to Toolkit
Rafael McDonnell, Resource Center Dallas
Omar Narvaez, Lambda Legal South Central Region
 
4.There's Space for Everyone in the Circle: Exploring Your Own Privilege & Marginalization
Dr. Carmen Cruz, Texas Woman's University
Dr. Ellen Greenwald, University of Texas at Dallas
 
Miss Representation: Film Screening & Discussion
 
3 PM WORKSHOPS
 
 
1.Taking the First Step: A Department's Move Towards Inclusive Environments
Amanda Flores, Stephen F. Austin State University
Dr. Terrence Frazier, Stephen F. Austin State University
 
2.Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the Workplace
Lorre Allen, University of North Texas
 
3.Men's Programming: What's the Role of Women in the Conversation
Melissa Gruver, Texas Christian University
Natasha Chapman, Texas Christian University
Justin Pohl, Texas Christian University
J.T. Snipes, Indiana University
Cyndi Walsh, Texas Christian University
 
4.Rethinking Assistance for LGBT Victims of Domestic Violence
Eric May, SafeHaven of Tarrant County
Kitty Olde, SafeHaven of Tarrant County