Employees Invited to Attend The Inclusive Campus – Climate Pedagogy and Scholarship

The West Michigan College and University Presidents’ Compact Committee Presents The Inclusive Campus: Climate, Pedagogy, and Scholarship
October 6 – 7, 2011 Robert W. Sneden Center, Davenport University (6191 Kraft Ave., Grand Rapids, Michigan).

This regional conference is open to college and university faculty, staff, administrators, and students. The conference begins with a keynote address on Thursday evening and concludes on Friday afternoon after a series of papers, panels, and workshops that address issues surrounding the inclusive campus, pedagogy, and current diversity related scholarship.

JoAnn Moody, PhD, JD – Keynote Speaker
A nationally known faculty developer, diversity consultant, and author of the book Faculty Diversity: Problems and Solutions, Dr. Moody will be speaking on best practices that not only promote inclusion but also avoid common mistakes that exclude members of the campus community.

October 6

6:30pm Dessert Social & Registration
7:00 Keynote Address

October 7

8:30am Registration Continues | Continental Breakfast
9:00 Morning Plenary: JoAnn Moody
10:30 Concurrent Sessions
12:00 Lunch | Midday Presentation
1:30 Concurrent Sessions
2:45 Afternoon Panel on Pedagogy
4:00 Conference Concludes

This conference is being generously underwritten by the West Michigan Presidents’ Compact Committee. There are no registration fees.

Please RSVP to chohendo@davenport.edu or by 10-01-11 Claudia Hohendorf 616-554-5823

For more information about the compact please visit: www.westmichiganpcc.org

For more information about the conference contact: Sharon Vriend-Robinette Sharon.Vriend-Robinette@davenport.edu | Michelle Loyd-Paige lopa@calvin.edu