2020 Higher EDquity Symposium
The Urgency of N.O.W. - No Opportunity Wasted
Virtual Higher EDquity Symposium
The 2020 conference, held Nov. 9-10, highlighted strategies for providing equitable services to students from enrollment to degree completion, particularly for underrepresented minorities and low-income students. Sessions will also focused on creating and maintaining support for students amid the effects of social injustices and the global pandemic.
For those unable to attend, CPE's YouTube Channel will provide videos of the sessions shortly after the symposium.
Presentations and Materials (Copy of full agenda)
Monday, Nov. 9
- Opening Remarks,
Neeli Bendapudi, University of Louisville
Video - State of Higher Education in Kentucky,
Aaron Thompson, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Presentation Video - Racial Equity: A Viable Approach to Student Success,
Roger Cleveland, Eastern Kentucky University
Presentation Video - University of Louisville's Black Male EDquity Network,
Douglas Craddock, Jr., University of Louisville
Video - Talking About Privilege: Informing and Challenging White Faculty and Staff,
Peggy Crowe and Karl Laves, Western Kentucky University
Video -
Helping “Under-“ Students Over the Hump: How U of L’s Student Success Center Approaches EDquity
Katie Adamchik, Jessica Newton, Greg Vittitow, Jessy Rosenberg and Christy Metzger, University of Louisville
Video
Tuesday, Nov. 10
- Supporting Student Well-Being During Dual Pandemics,
Faye Jones, Kiana Fields and Ryan Simpson, University of Louisville
Video - Supporting Students Through Challenges Beyond the Classroom,
Aesha Uqdah, University of Louisville
Video - What It’s Like at the Intersection: The Student Perspective,
Panel of Kentucky’s Postsecondary Students
Video - Closing Remarks
Dawn Offutt, Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
Video
About the Symposium
Converging at the intersection of higher education and equity, the Higher EDquity Symposium prvides a forum for postsecondary faculty, staff, students and administration to come together annually to focus on areas of interest on their campuses as they relate to diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Last Updated: 10/5/2021