Conference Overview, January 27-29, 2008
Sunday, January 27
Noon-1 p.m. — Preconference Workshop Registration
BellSouth Auditorium, Madren Conference Center
Lunch on your own (Seasons Restaurant opens at 11 a.m.)
1-4 p.m. — Preconference Workshop
Accountability and Assessment: Documenting the Benefits of Diversity
Dr. William B. Harvey, President
National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education
Vice President and Chief Officer for Diversity and Equity
University of Virginia
Rosemary E. Kilkenny, Esq., Vice President for Institutional Diversity and Equity
Georgetown University
Dr. Steve O. Michael, Vice Provost for Diversity and Academic Initiatives
Kent State University
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Optional Campus Tour
(Meet the bus in front of the Martin Inn.)
5:30-7 p.m. — Reception at the President’s Home
(heavy hors d’oeuvres)
The campus tour will end at the president’s home. Those not taking the tour should meet the bus in front of the Martin Inn.
Note: A limited room-service menu will be available Sunday evening at the Martin Inn for guests who arrive late or choose not to attend the president’s reception.
Monday, January 28
7-8 a.m. — Continental Breakfast at Seasons Restaurant
(for Martin Inn guests)
Registration outside the Grand Ballroom
8-8:30 a.m. — Conference Opens/Announcements
Welcome
James F. Barker, FAIA, President
Clemson University
Opening Keynote
“Why America Needs More Minority Scientists and Engineers”
Carl B. Mack, Executive Director
National Society of Black Engineers
8:45-10:15 a.m. — Session I: Increasing Minority Participation in STEM
“Clemson PEER — Two Decades of Success”
Sue Lasser, Director, Programs for Educational Enrichment and Retention (PEER)
Clemson University
“A Business Approach to Increasing Minority Participation in STEM”
Lucien Wainie III, Executive Director, Louisiana Engineering Advancement Program (LEAP), College of Engineering, University of New Orleans
Vernard Henley Jr., Director, Educational Outreach and Diversity
(former director of LEAP)
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
10:15-10:45 a.m. — Networking Break
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. — Session II: Best Practices in Recruitment and Retention
“Producing Leaders of Character Through Minority Outreach”
Dr. LTC Irving Smith III, Assistant Professor of Leadership and Sociology
U.S. Military Academy
“Navigating the Journey of Higher Education for Black Men”
Dr. Barbee Myers Oakes, Director of Multicultural Affairs
Wake Forest University
“It Still Takes a Village: Creating Support Systems to Enhance Black Student Achievement”
CONECT and Pan-African Studies Programs
Dr. Tomarra A. Adams, Assistant Dean A&S Advising & Student Services and Assistant Professor Pan-African Studies
Ms. Monica M. Jones, Assistant Director A&S Advising & Student Services A&S
University of Louisville
12:30 p.m. — Lunch and Admissions Directors Roundtable
“Admissions and Diversity in the 21st Century: A Director’s Perspective”
Doug Christiansen, Associate Provost for Enrollment and Dean of Admissions
Vanderbilt University
Mildred R. Johnson, Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Kevin MacLennan, Director of Admissions
Univeristy of Colorado-Boulder
2:30-3 p.m. — Networking Break
3-4:30 p.m. — Session III: The Power of Partnerships
“Operation Link-Up: Recruiting from Poorly Performing High Schools”
Dr. Lonnie Morrison, Director of Metropolitan Admissions Program and Adjunct Professor
Syracuse University
“The City of Hartford Scholars Program”
DeLois Lindsey, Assistant Vice President for Student Development
University of Hartford
and
Dr. J. Lee Peters, Vice President for Student Affairs
University of Hartford
“Enhancing Success of Students of Color through Research Mentoring: A Collaborative Program between North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central University and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro”
Dr. Robert Mayo, Professor and Interim Head, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
University of North Carolina-Greensboro
“Creating Model High Schools: The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) and Gates Foundation Initiative”
Eve M. Hall, Vice President of Programs
TMCF
4:30-5:30 p.m. — Breakout Sessions
Facilitated Discussion with Monday’s Speakers and Admissions Directors
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Wine and Cheese Reception
Student Entertainment
6:30 p.m. — Dinner
Keynote speaker: Peter Schmidt
Senior Writer, The Chronicle of Higher Education
Author, “Color and Money: How Rich White Kids Are Winning the War Over College Affirmative Action”
(Copies of Schmidt's book will be available for sale at the conference with a book-signing after dinner.)
Tuesday, January 29
8 a.m. —General Announcements
8:30-10 a.m. — Session IV: Dealing with Race-Related Controversies on Campus
Moderator:
Cathy Sams, Chief Public Affairs Officer
Clemson University
Panelists:
Dr. Joy Smith, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Clemson University
Kenyatta Shamburger, Director of Multicultural Programs and Services, Gantt Intercultural Center
Clemson University
Kevin Dougherty, Director of Kaibab-Huachuca, Residence Life
University of Arizona
Robin Denny , Director of News Services
Clemson University
Millree Williams, Director, Office of University Communications
University of Maryland
10-10:30 a.m. — Questions and Answers
10:30 a.m. — Networking Break
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. — Session V: Graduate School, the GRE and Minority Student Achievement
David Payne, Executive Director
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Program
Educational Testing Service
12:30-1:45 p.m. — Lunch and Breakout Sessions
2 p.m. —What the Students Have to Say
Hear from participants of student success programs on what works and what we can do better.