Seventh Annual Conference
January 25-27, 2009
This conference offers a “how-to” approach that focuses on the nuts and bolts of programs with a proven record of success. It consistently attracts many of the country’s top leaders and advocates for black students.
Who Should Attend:
Those who have responsibilities in:
- Admissions
- Financial aid
- Student affairs
- Diversity/multicultural programs and research
- Minority recruitment and retention programs
Why You Should Attend:
- In-depth panel discussions
- Pre-conference workshop
- Keynote presentations
- Afternoon breakout sessions
- Student presentations
- Papers published in the conference proceedings
Call for Proposals
Clemson University invites you to share your expertise. Present your school’s best practice programs that help African American students be more successful.If you have a proven success record, we invite you to submit your paper or presentation on:
- Recruiting, retaining or graduating black undergraduate and graduate students;
- Providing support and mentoring services that help black students succeed;
- Increasing diversity on campus.
Presenters will have travel costs and conference fees covered for one person.
Send your proposals to: ninan@clemson.edu For details, call (864) 656-2061.
What former attendees had to say:
“This conference was much needed and beneficial. I hope that it will be continued annually because these issues are real and they impact the world. Please keep the light burning.”
“The talent and outstanding accomplishments of the exhibitors was very much a reward. This community is leading in so many ways to build on breaking down the walls of prejudice.”
“This has been a first-class conference. Obviously much thought, care and concern have gone into developing such an outstanding learning experience.”
Conference Hotel
Conference headquarters will be the Clemson Conference Center and Inn, a lakefront continuing education complex featuring the James F. Martin Inn, the Walker Golf Course and other amenities. Contact the Martin Inn at 1-888-654-9020 or see the online reservation form.