Conference Programs Preview
Below is a preview of a few of the conference programs- not all offerings are listed below.
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Am I Man Enough? Exploring Masculinity, Race and Power
The experience of men of color in higher education settings, especially at predominantly white institutions, is drastically different than those of their white counterparts. In dealing with this experience, there are few spaces in which men of color are safe to process, challenge or be empowered to define their own masculinity within the higher education and a larger societal context. This presentation will demonstrate the creation, implementation and outcomes of a men’s group in a residential setting. -Anthony Wilder & Gayle Smaller, Augsburg University Minnesota Not Nice The purpose of this sessions is to explore the culture we know as Minnesota Nice. This phenomenon is confusing for non-Minnesotans, frustrating for aware Minnesotans, and often invisible to those immersed with no other frame of reference. Attendees will be able to identify the elements of this culture, recognize when it is in action, and gain insight into how it impacts learning and work. -Chris Caulkins, Century College |
Policing Higher Education: The history and status of police departments on college campuses
Join this interactive session to explore the history and impact of police departments on our campuses. What is the role of law enforcement at academic institutions? Why do campuses have separate police departments? Can campuses serve as a model for police reform? We will explore the historical and current state of policing on college campuses, including the impact to students (specifically students of color and trans* students) and campus climate. -Karmen McQuitty, University of Minnesota Emerging Leaders Program: Centering Social Justice in First-Year Leadership Augsburg University's Emerging Leaders Program provides first-year and transfer students an opportunity to develop their leadership skills centered through a lens of social justice. This workshop will discuss the program's approach to leadership, its curriculum, and its aim to provide students with tools, skills, and resources to be effective change agents on campus and in the greater community. -Michael Grewe & Joanne Reeck, Augsburg University |
Privileged Leadership: Are White leaders failing our students of color?
We commonly see White individuals holding leadership positions in diversity programs in higher education institutions. White individuals in diversity leadership positions and how that can affect the success of underrepresented students has not been extensively researched. Is the hiring of White individuals in leadership positions on college campuses hindering the success of our underrepresented students? This session will allow Student Affairs Professionals to examine their own leadership roles and what they can do to be more inclusive.
-Megan Gosse, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
We commonly see White individuals holding leadership positions in diversity programs in higher education institutions. White individuals in diversity leadership positions and how that can affect the success of underrepresented students has not been extensively researched. Is the hiring of White individuals in leadership positions on college campuses hindering the success of our underrepresented students? This session will allow Student Affairs Professionals to examine their own leadership roles and what they can do to be more inclusive.
-Megan Gosse, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
