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June 11, 2014 Sessions
2014
Wednesday, June 11th
8:30 AM

Welcoming Remarks

Sabrina Gentlewarrior, Bridgewater State University

RCC Grand Ballroom

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

9:00 AM

Plenary 1: Leading for Change Together

Dana Mohler-Faria, Bridgewater State University
John J. Sbrega, Bristol Community College
Sylvia Spears, Emerson College
Enku Gelaye, University of Massachusetts - Amherst

RCC Grand Ballroom

9:00 AM - 10:45 AM

11:00 AM

After Celebrating Differences: Moving to a Model for Transformative Change

Barbara Bond, Bridgewater State University
Judith S. Willison, Bridgewater State University

RCC Room 201

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Effectively Working with Students Living with Disabilities

Delayne Connor, Bridgewater State University
Jennifer Manak, Bridgewater State University

RCC Room 202

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Listening to Diversity & Difficulty: Pathways and Pitfalls of Controversy in the Classroom (or Committee)

Laura Boutwell, Bridgewater State University

Maxwell Library 204

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Our Unique Stories in Our Voices: International Educators Speak!

Janie Bess, Lesley University
Maria Conley, University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Patricia Demaras, Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Roopa Rawjee, Bridgewater State University

RCC Room 209

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

P.E.A.C.E. (Practicing Empathy and Cultural Expertise): A Training Module

Lee Forest, Bridgewater State University
Sydné M. Marrow, Bridgewater State University

Maxwell Library Heritage Room

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

The Changing Lens of Student Conduct, Looking Beyond "Responsible"

Beth Devonshire, Bridgewater State University

Maxwell Library 205

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

1:30 PM

Assessing Diversity and Inclusion Across an Entire University: Sharing Opportunities, Challenges and the Way Ahead

Adriana Zavala, Tufts University
Sabrina Williams, Tufts University

Maxwell Library Heritage Room

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Creating and Implementing a One Hour Inclusive Excellence Training for Faculty and Instructors

Amy Fuller, MGH Institute of Health Professions
Angela MacDonald, MGH Institute of Health Professions
Antonia Makosky, MGH Institute of Health Professions

RCC Room 201

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Enhancing an Inclusive Environment: Employee Resource Groups - Best Practices

Judith Stein, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Alyce Johnson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bill Kindred, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Anna Wilbanks, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Maxwell Library 206

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Filling in the Gaps: Providing Intersectional Support and Intercultural Engagement at a Liberal Arts College

justin adkins, Williams College
Gail Newman, Williams College
Taj Smith, Williams College
Marcela Peacock, Williams College
Amy Merselis, Williams College

RCC Room 202

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

From Data to Faculty Development: Locate, Understand, and Use Data for Effective Institutional Change

Thomas Kling, Bridgewater State University
Ann Brunjes, Bridgewater State University

Maxwell Library 205

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Leveraging a Cross-Functional Team for Critical Professional Development: The Work after the Leading for Change 2013 Conference

Darcy Orellana, Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Paula Pitcher, Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Phil Sisson, Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Peter Shea, Middlesex Community College - Bedford

RCC Room 209

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Overpowering the Achievement Gap: A Targeted Approach to Moving the Needle

Judith R. Hogan, Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Matthew Olson, Middlesex Community College - Bedford
Kathleen Sweeney, Middlesex Community College - Bedford

RCC Room 212

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Reimagining Inclusive Excellence Planning

Sylvia Spears, Emerson College
Robert Amelio, Emerson College

Maxwell Library 013

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

The Challenge of Moving from Pockets of Excellence to Institutional Priority

Alexander Nally
Chanel Thervil
Adriana Katzew, Massachusetts College of Art
Ceci Mendez, Massachusetts College of Art
Dan Serig, Massachusetts College of Art

Maxwell Library 204

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

3:15 PM

Plenary 2: Reflecting on our Progress in Leading for Change

Susan Lanspery, Brandeis University
Cathy Burack, Brandeis University

RCC Grand Ballroom

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM

4:45 PM

Closing Remarks

Fred Clark, Bridgewater State University

RCC Grand Ballroom

4:45 PM - 5:00 PM