Sample Conference Schedule *Final Schedule will be sent one week prior to the conference. The schedule is Subject to Change* April 21-22, 2023 Day 1 – Friday, April 21. 2023 Registration 5:30pm-6:00pm Welcome & Keynote Session 6:00pm-7:15pm Session Title: Leadership Reloaded Keynote Speaker: Dr. Christopher Irving Room: Salons F&G Description: This interactive workshop will explore […]
Day 1 – Friday, April 21. 2023 Registration 5:30pm-6:00pm
Welcome & Keynote Session 6:00pm-7:15pm
Session Title: Leadership Reloaded Keynote Speaker: Dr. Christopher Irving Room: Salons F&G Description: This interactive workshop will explore the different skills needed for student leaders to become elements of social change on their campus. Through a series of experiential activities the participants will work to establish an understanding of the “Relational Leadership” approach. The Relational Leadership training centers around a T.E.A.M. approach to group successes. Participants understand how their interactions and relationships with each other have a large impact on their organization and the campus community
Day 2 – Saturday, April 22, 2023 Breakfast 8:00am-9:00am
Session Block I 9:15am-10:30am
Session A Workshop Title: Non-Racist versus Anti-Racist Educator101 Presenter: Dr. Nakeisha Savage Room: Salons F&G Description: The session will take participants on an anti-racist journey that begins with a review of the three protocols that will be used during the session, the compass, the four agreements and the six conditions. Following this, the session will begin with a “leveling the playing field” activity where participants in-person and online will work in pairs or groups to identify the words that the definitions are for. Next, participants will explore systemic racism and how it shows up in their lives. This includes watching a short video. Then, participants will work in groups (online via break-out rooms) to connect behaviors to the anti-racism continuum, identifying if the actions would occur in the fear zone, learning zone or growth zone. After this, the focus will shift to beliefs, implicit biases and stereotypes. Participants will reflect and engage in discussions about how our experiences shape our beliefs and our actions. Another activity is a simulation activity in which a scenario is presented and participants have a chance to talk through ways in which they could respond in a way that “calls-in” the person towards understanding, self-awareness and social awareness. Lastly, the participants will create an action plan using a reflection tool that pushes them to do a resource inventory and develop a focus and action steps that will guide them in their continued evolution towards being an anti-racist.
Session B Workshop Title: Leveraging Emotional Intelligence to Make People Feel Like They Matter Presenter: Nicki Joiner Room: Salon D Description: As leaders, we know what we *need* to do, but oftentimes, we struggle with *how* to do it, especially when it comes to DEI. This session will provide practical guidance using a four-step model that has helped thousands of student leaders implement and manage change through the lens of emotional intelligence. We’ll talk through how to get clear on your vision, how to prioritize your efforts, and how to combat resistance from people who just don’t care.
Session C Workshop Title: The Immigration Experience Presenters: Jose L. Posos, M.Ed., LPC Room: Salon E Description: The Immigration Experience, even through the United States is a nation of immigrants, immigration is currently a hot political topic. Myths and stereotypes abound. In this absorbing session, participants will have the opportunity to experience for themselves some of the challenges faced by immigrants to this country. Additionally, myths about immigrants and the immigration experience will be examined and factual information will be provided. Finally, participants will discuss how their increased understanding can be translated into action on their campuses and in their communities.
Break 10:30 am – 10:45am
Session Block II 10:45am – 12:00PM
Session A Workshop Title: Unlearning to Learn: Teaching and Leading through an Equity Lens Presenter: Dr. Nakeisha Savage Room: Salons F&G Description: This session will provide participants with opportunities to engage in discussion surrounding their beliefs about education and the way in which education is done. This will include use of video, simulation, cooperative activities and mapping. Participants will be able to individually reflect and set goals; as well as, work in collaboration with other participants to plan for immediate action using an equity lens towards improved student outcomes.
Session B Workshop Title: Creating Inclusive Safe Spaces for Historically Marginalized Students of Color through Coalition Building Presenter: Kwame Phillips, Isaac Hollis, and Nikayah Etienne Room: Salon D Description: Often, intercultural and identity affinity groups face complex problems, issues, or priorities at their campus around its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. These issues can be too complex for any one organization to manage while juggling their academic and co-curricular commitments. Developing a coalition of groups and individuals provides a unique strategy to creating significant change within a university and campus culture that will solve a problem or achieve a shared goal. This workshop discusses what a community coalition or partnership at a university is, why it is important, how it creates lasting impact, and how it is implemented at universities. This session will explore the Johns Hopkins University Multicultural Affairs and its implementation of the Multicultural Leadership Council as an effective and permanent community coalition of 35+ culture and identity affinity groups.
Session C Workshop Title: “For the culture” Presenter: Jason Gibson Room: Salon E Description: In this workshop, participants will learn the importance and necessity of healthy work cultures. Participants will then undergo a S.W.O.T analysis of their personal contributions and hindrances to those cultures.
Lunch 12:00pm-1:00pm
Session Block III 1:15pm-2:30pm
Session A Workshop Title: Authenticity is a Privilege: How to Prioritize Inclusion as a Leader Presenter: Nicki Joiner Room: Salons F&G Description: We always hear “show up as your authentic self.” But let’s face it…authenticity is a privilege. And not one we all have. For years, we have correlated authenticity and sense of belonging…and have never really unpacked how “showing up authentically” implies that leaders are inclusive of all people. During this session, we will use the inclusion-based framework to discuss the intersection of authenticity and inclusion, and identify how to shift our mindset to be more equitable and inclusive.
Session B Workshop Title: From Stigma to Advocacy: Promoting Mental Health on your Campuses Presenter: Jose L. Posos, M.Ed., LPC Room: Salon D Description: Have you ever struggled mentally or emotionally but felt too ashamed to reach out for help? You are not alone – 1 out of 5 adults will have a diagnosable mental illness in their lifetime. Although mental health is so important, we rarely talk about it with friends, family members, or in our communities. Let’s change that! Come participate in this presentation to discuss the importance of mental health and highlight how together you can change your campus community to be more supportive of your and others mental health!
Session C Workshop Title: Leading with Equity as a Young Leader Presenters: Dr. Consuelo Grier Room: Salon E Description: This interactive workshop will provide a grounding for young leaders to understand self and find their voices and young emerging leaders. This session provides theoretical grounding, concepts, and key questions to guide learners through ways to think about individual and team action planning for equity-focused leaders and how to put themselves forward as young emerging leaders.
Break 2:30pm – 2:45pm
Closing Workshop 2:45pm-4:00pm
Workshop Title: Campus Action Plan Presenters: NSLDC Conference Team Room: Salons F&G Description: In the culminating activity of NSLDC 2023, students and advisors will meet in breakout rooms with their respective campus groups, select the first campus issue they plan to address and brainstorm action steps to begin to implement their plan. Campus groups will present their action plans to each other to permit sharing of ideas across campuses.