Blue is Unity 2018 - Featuring Lori Patton Davis, PhD.
The First Annual Inclusive Excellence Development Conference, February 8, 2019, in Bayh College of Education
Provost Licari and Academic Affairs are proud to welcome all faculty and staff to participate in Indiana State University’s First Annual Inclusive Excellence Development Conference: Blue is Unity.
This year’s keynote speaker is Lori Patton Davis, Ph.D., a higher education scholar whose research agenda focuses on African Americans in postsecondary contexts, Critical Race Theory applied to higher education, college student development theory and the influence of campus environments on student experiences.
Be prepared to learn about inclusive classroom practices, teaching strategies for international students, best practices in searching and hiring, and if that isn’t enough: win prizes and network with colleagues!
This year’s conference will be held in the Bayh College of Education.
Registration:
Seating is limited in the keynote address and the breakout sessions. Please register here, and don’t forget to select which breakout sessions you will be attending. To assist with food orders, please register by February 4. Encourage others to join in this engaging and valuable opportunity!
Conference Schedule:
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Registration/Continental Breakfast Location: Bayh College of Education, University Hall Auditorium entrance area |
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Welcome, Dr. Mike Licari Conference Overview, Mr. Brice Yates Location: Bayh College of Education, University Hall Auditorium |
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Keynote Address, Dr. Lori Patton Davis Location: Bayh College of Education, University Hall Auditorium |
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. |
Break |
10:15 – 11:05 a.m. |
Concurrent Session 1 Inclusive Excellence via the Student Organization: Colleagues Helping Implement Lifelong Learning (C.H.I.L.L.) The Lost Voices: International Student Education |
11:15 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. |
Concurrent Session 2 Supporting Students on the Autism Spectrum Creating an Inclusive Classroom Environment |
12:05 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch and Wrap-up with Dr. Patton Davis |