Thursday, March 16, 2023

Committing to DE&I: Moving from Pledges to Outcomes

Jason Thompson, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Building Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Belonging in the South Florida LGBTQIA+ Community and Beyond

Jennifer Berne, Nova Southeastern University

Terry Building, Chancellors 5th Floor Dining Room

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Deaf Awareness: "I Bet You Didn't Know"

Elaine Lenon, Community Outreach for the Deaf, Inc.

Zoom

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Racism and Ethnoviolence as Trauma

Megha Maturu, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

11:35 AM - 12:05 PM

Adopting a Growth Mindset for Diverse Student Success

Tamara Jessica Brown, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

The Science to Supporting Underrepresented Minority (URM) and English Language Learners, ELL, Students in STEM Courses

Melinda Contrera, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

1:20 PM - 1:50 PM

College of Psychology Faculty and Students "Doing the Work": Innovative Tools and Resources from their Anti-Racism Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

Shanice Anderson, Nova Southeastern University
Amy E. Ellis, Nova Southeastern University
Diana Formoso, Nova Southeastern University
Luca Hartman, Nova Southeastern University
Carolina Rosado, Nova Southeastern University
Nurit Sheinberg, Nova Southeastern University
Ashley M. Stripling, Nova Southeastern University
Jessica Valenzuela, Nova Southeastern University
Angela M. Waguespack, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

1:25 PM - 2:25 PM

More than a Shark: Exploring Our Identities Beyond NSU

Jocelyn Meza
Gabriella Grau, Nova Southeastern University
Janelly Michel, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

1:40 PM - 2:10 PM

Accessible and Inclusive Instructional Design

Alfreda Francis, Nova Southeastern University
Martha Snyder, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

1:55 PM - 2:25 PM

Dialogues in Local Democracy: Creating Connected and Socially Just Communities

Judith McKay, Nova Southeastern University
Charles Zelden, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

2:10 PM - 2:40 PM

Land Acknowledgement Statements: Honoring the Past, Reaching Forward

Gabriela Mendez, Nova Southeastern University
Terry Savage
Jane Cross

Zoom

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Everyone Can Become an Inclusive Leader: Adding DEI Skills to Your Toolkit

Eileen Petzold-Bradley, Nova Southeastern University

Terry Building, Chancellors 5th Floor Dining Room

2:20 PM - 2:50 PM

Diversity Jubilee

Diversity Student Council

Zoom

2:35 PM - 3:35 PM

Addressing the Underrepresentation of Diverse Skin Tones in Medical Education

Tariq Rahaman, Nova Southeastern University
Chloe Hough, Nova Southeastern University
T Brandon Hall, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

2:50 PM - 3:20 PM

Re-thinking: The Role of Perfectionism in DEIB

Marsha Hilton

Terry Building, Chancellors 5th Floor Dining Room

2:55 PM - 3:25 PM

Learning and Leading Through Universal Design

Jennifer P. Wilson, Nova Southeastern University
Kelly Morrison, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Break the Bias: Exploring Unconscious Bias

Diana E. Cherkiss, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

3:20 PM - 3:50 PM

Shaping Tomorrow's Belonging Today: The Adventures of Busy Issey & DEBI

Suzzette Harriott, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

3:25 PM - 3:35 PM

Let's Talk About How We Can Be More Inclusive

Viviana Faz, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Building a More Inclusive Future: A DEI Experience

Jerome Chermak
Suzzette Harriott, Nova Southeastern University

Terry Building, Chancellors 5th Floor Dining Room

3:40 PM - 4:40 PM

Temporary Employees? Financial and Cultural Benefits of Supporting International Faculty to Pursue Continued Employment at NSU

William Hawks, Nova Southeastern University
Dario Bonaretti, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

3:50 PM - 4:20 PM

State Legislation and BEDI: How do School Districts Balance Observing the Law and Protecting Students and Teachers?

Gabriela Mendez, Nova Southeastern University

Zoom

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM