October 17 - 19, 2024
Loyola Marymount University
1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90045

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17 October 2024

Outsiders Within: Voices of Black Female Leaders in Education

This presentation will discuss the Black female leaders' experiences in education who are often underrepresented and perceived as invisible. Using Black Feminist Thought (BFT) as the guiding framework, interviews revealed: White dominance reinforces systems that impact them; their experiences were not unique, but pervasive; and the need for overt and covert support is imperative. ...

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
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17 October 2024

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

This forum will discuss "How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome" where participants can explore the roots of impostor syndrome and share experiences from their academic and professional journeys. Through facilitated discussion, participants will develop practical tools to overcome self-doubt and build resilience. The forum will emphasize personal reflection, group sharing, and actionable strategies, ensuring attendees leave […] ...

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
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17 October 2024

Do I Really Know the Way? A Forum on Leadership Strategies and How to Lead When the Odds are Against You

Attendees will be led through a discussion on effective leadership and how to lead when there are internal and external barriers and challenges. ...

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
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17 October 2024

Empowering Communities through Sustainable Innovation: Bridging Education, Business, and Technology for Global Impact

his forum explores how professionals and graduates can drive sustainable solutions that empower communities. Topics include sustainable business models, education's role in fostering self-reliance, technological innovations, and collaboration strategies. Participants will share insights and best practices for creating lasting impact, promoting leadership, and scaling sustainable projects in underdeveloped regions. ...

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
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17 October 2024

Reimagine the Public Health Workforce to Operationalize a Culture of Equity

In this workshop, participants will beĀ introduced to a conceptual framework and provided with scenarios to examine the mechanisms for sustainable implementation of a culture of equity, justice, and psychological safety. ...

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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17 October 2024

Professional Identity Development of Black Doctoral Students in Counselor Education: A Reflexive Model

In this workshop, participants will gain awareness of a model of professional identity development (PID) while encouraging brainstorming of support for Black doctoral students within various fields. Using a grounded theory framework, this transferrable study surrounds the process of PID of Black doctoral students in counselor education to provide support upon navigating programs at PWIs. ...

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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17 October 2024

Empowering Black Podcasters: Navigating Social Change, Cultural Storytelling, Monetization, and Community Building

In this workshop, participants will select one of four podcast planning paths: using podcasting for social advocacy, enhancing storytelling to reflect cultural identities, developing sustainable monetization strategies, or building an engaged community. This workshop is intended for students, faculty, professionals, guests, and anyone else interested in leveraging podcasts for meaningful change. ...

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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17 October 2024

ABCDEF+ of Allyship for LGBTQ+ Students

In this workshop, participants will explore actionable strategies to support LGBTQ+ students in academia. It will provide participants with tools to challenge bias, foster inclusivity, and create safe spaces for marginalized students, using a memorable framework to empower allies and drive meaningful change. ...

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
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17 October 2024

The Ps of Writing Success: A New Approach for Successfully Completing Your Dissertation

In this workshop, participants will review, discuss, and practice a comprehensive, customizable, and convenient writing model for successfully completing a thesis, dissertation, or long-term writing engagement. ...

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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18 October 2024

Intersectionality of Black Women at Predominantly White Academic Institutions

This presentation will discuss the challenges of intersectionality, the many roles they hold (voluntary and involuntary), and the benefits and challenges in the social and academic spaces. We will also explore the findings, limitations, and implications may provide academic institutions more insight into what Black women enrolled and attending their institutions are experiencing while providing […] ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

Exploring a Sense of Belonging: Strategies for Second-Year Students Transitioning from a Structured First-Year Program

This presentation will discuss the studies on the 'sophomore slump' often overlook Black students, especially those who participated in a first-year program but lacked structured support their second year at a historically white university. This research employs three interviews and three mapping exercises to analyze their sense of belonging using the Community Cultural Wealth framework. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

What is the Impact of Healing Adverse Childhood Experiences on Entrepreneurial Intentions?

This presentation explores how healing from childhood abuse and neglect affects entrepreneurial intentions through self-efficacy and resilience. It highlights the role of resilience and self-efficacy in overcoming trauma and driving entrepreneurial success, using data from 392 respondents analyzed via linear regression. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

The Relevance of Race and Value of Blackness in College Access: Evaluating Recruiting Visits by Private Universities and Colleges

This presentation will discuss off-campus recruiting visits, an enrollment management tool used by private colleges and universities to meet admissions commitments. Analysis of recruiting data suggests some institutions prioritize tuition revenue and academic prestige over efforts to increase Black and African American student diversity. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

The Customized Child: The Customization of Children of Color in Foster Care as Based on the Sitcom Diffā€™rent Strokes

This presentation will discuss children of color in the foster care system often experience identity modification to align with prospective adoptive families' expectations, adjusting aspects of their identity to facilitate adoption. This process can involve adapting cultural, racial, or personal traits to better fit perceived norms and increase their chances of being adopted. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

Black Women Deserve Psychologically Safe Workspaces, an Analytical Love Letter

This presentation will discuss a multi-method qualitative analysis conducted to understand the impact of organizational culture on employee morale; assess how social injustices are influencing public health priorities and workplace culture; and investigate how policies, practices, and interpersonal interactions are informed by conditions of equity based on the perspectives from Black and African American women. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

Exploring Insights of Adult Learners Attending a Historically Black College and University

This presentation will discuss the findings and recommendations of non-traditional HBCU students in the mid-Atlantic region. The results of this qualitative study address the significance of creating inclusive and equitable learning environments for diverse minority student bodies while reinforcing the importance of HBCUs. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

If the Village is Crazy, Then We Will Raise Crazy Children - Secondary Trauma and Its Impact on Educating Professionals

The presentation will discuss the prevalence of secondary trauma and its impact on educators and mental health professionals in traditional public high schools. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

Examining Assessment, Diagnostic, and Treatment Outcomes for Black Autistic Children

Despite similar autism prevalence across racial groups, Black children face significant barriers to accurate diagnosis compared to white peers. These include socioeconomic inequities, slow response to parental concerns, medical mistrust, limited psychoeducation, and racial bias. This research examines diagnostic criteria alongside cultural considerations for evaluating Black children. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

The Intersection of African American Literature and Leadership

This presentation will discuss how African-American Literature projects African American Leadership. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

Stirring the Pot: Cooking Up Change at the Cultural Crossroads

This presentation will discuss the persistent underrepresentation of Black women in leadership roles within higher education, highlighting key leadership skills and experiences that propel their careers. It will explore challenges through an intersectional lens and provide actionable strategies for fostering diversity and inclusivity in academic leadership. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

Radical Healing in Maternal Health: A Review of Resistance Strategies for Black Birthing People

This presentation will discuss a review of strengths-based approaches to empower Black birthing people and their communities to achieve health and resist barriers to wellness during the perinatal period. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

Maternal Mortality Among Black Womenā€”A Call to Action

This presentation will discuss maternal mortality and Black women, how these deaths are preventable, the connection between racism and maternal mortality in the black community, what can be done to reduce these numbers. The pivotal role that medical social workers can plan to decrease maternal mortality and education medical providers and patients. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

What's Up with Black Males in College?

This presentation will discuss the impact of targeted mentorship programs on Black male students, exploring their role in fostering academic success, personal growth, and resilience, while highlighting the importance of community support, faith-based guidance, and financial assistance in overcoming challenges within higher education environments. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
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18 October 2024

Graduate Communities for Academic Fellowship & Efficacy (Grad CAFE): A Holistic, Multi-tiered Mentoring Model

This presentation will discuss the creation and pilot year of an innovative, intersectional, interdisciplinary, holistic, multi-tiered mentoring community program for graduate students. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

The Importance of Culturally Engaging Campus Environments for Black Student Identity Development

This presentation will discuss the how the Black Identity Development model (Cross, 1994) mediates the Culturally Engaging Campus Environment Model (Museus et al. 2017) to support Black studentsā€™ sense of belonging and trajectory toward their educational goals when enrolled at California Community Colleges leading toward academic success. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

It Takes a Village: A Mixed-Methods Study on Empowering Practices and Equitable Opportunities for Black High School Students in Ohio's 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Programs

This presentation will discuss the implementation of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) workshop guided by the Culturally Relevant Sustaining Education (CRSE) framework in Ohio's 21st Century Community Learning Centers. It will focus on enhancing staff cultural competency and empathy, examining its effects on attendance and engagement among marginalized Black high school students in these Out-of-School […] ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024
19 October 2024

Cultural Appropriateness and Efficacy of School-Based Mental Health Interventions for BIPOC Adolescent Well-being: A Scoping Review

This presentation will discuss mental health disparities among BIPOC adolescents, focusing on systemic barriers and cultural stigmas. It highlights culturally competent interventions, such as the Harmony and Hope initiative, and reviews school-based programs that emphasize cultural identity and mindfulness, underscoring the importance of community-driven, culturally relevant mental health solutions for improved well-being. ...

10:50 am - 12:00 am
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18 October 2024

What Is the Path to Success for West Africa Diaspora Students?

This presentation will discuss the attitudes towards education by first and second-generation West African immigrants. The literature on immigrant populations shows that working hard and embracing education positively impacts an individualā€™s life outcomes; Although, this may be true, it does not tell the whole story about this demographicā€™s behaviors that predict positive attitudes towards education. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

The Impact of Leadership Style and Leadersā€™ Behaviors to the Success and Relationship Dynamics of a Multigenerational Work Team

This presentation will explain the impact of a leadersā€™ behavior and leadership style to the success and relationship dynamic of a multigenerational work team by reviewing key areas such as team work dynamics and motivating factors. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

Investigating the Perceived Glass Ceiling: Role of Empowerment on Job Satisfaction and Employee Well-Being

This presentation will discuss the relationships between job satisfaction, well-being, employee empowerment, and perceived glass ceiling barriers. Learn how these factors interrelate and their impact on career progression and organizational dynamics. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

It Takes a Village: The Importance of Peer Advocacy

This forum will discuss about the potential of peer advocacy programs focused on developing social and self-directed learning skills for the sake of creating strong learning communities, mitigating the lack of socioeconomic disparities in schools, and preparing students for the modern workforce before graduating secondary school. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

You Have Come This far... what Happens after Here? Entering the Job Market, Grad School Applications, Etc.

This forum will discuss what new graduates can expect after successfully completing their undergraduate degree. This forum discussion will overview job market challenges, graduate application processes, etc. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

Demystifying the Faculty Job Search Process

In this workshop, participants will: Learn about academic careers in different educational settings Understand the right academic fit based upon your career goals Evaluate what skills and experiences youā€™ll need prior to being on the job market Build upon professional development opportunities Develop strong application materials beyond your CV ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Leveraging Doctoral Skills for Wealth Building and Entrepreneurship

This workshop seeks to empower BDN attendees by demonstrating how to create multiple income streams using their academic expertise. It will focus on leveraging doctoral skills for wealth-building opportunities and entrepreneurship, addressing racial wealth disparity gaps and social determinants of health. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Purpose-Driven Leadership: the Keys to Leading with Intention

In this workshop, participants will learn the definition of true leadership, how to prioritize leadership goals, and how to drive positive change. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Exploring Fulbright Scholarships: Travel, Connections, and Global Opportunities

In this workshop, participants will: Understand Fulbright program distinctions Explore professional growth opportunities. Navigate the application process effectively Prepare for post-fellowship opportunities ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Reclaiming Voices: Using Critical Storytelling to Empower Scholars of Color

In this workshop, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how critical storytelling leads to healing and transformative change in academic and professional spaces; gain insight into strategies for leveraging their narratives to resist dominant and oppressive systems; and cultivate a collective space for empowerment and cultural authenticity. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Empowering Equity Through Education: Illuminating Affirmative Action's Legacy by EMERGE Los Angeles

In this workshop, participants will leave with lesson plans and activities focused on affirmative action grounded in the 1619 Project. These will strengthen their foundation for discussing complex and sensitive historical topics with their students. They will also enhance their ability to connect past legacies of racial injustice with current policy debates and educational challenges. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Skill-based Language and the Economic Power of Data

In this workshop, participants will leverage skill-based language for career advancement, understand the economic power of data in decision-making, explore local industry trends, and discover tools for targeting job opportunities effectively. This session empowers participants to communicate their career stories with confidence. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Developing Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

In this workshop, participants will embark on a transformative journey to cultivate their emotional intelligence, enabling them to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with confidence and finesse. Through engaging lecture participants will look at the core components of emotional intelligence. They will learn to recognize and manage their own emotions effectively, fostering self-awareness and resilience in […] ...

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
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18 October 2024

People Who Led Us to Our Pedagogy: A Workshop on Remembering our Purpose in the Classroom and Community

In this workshop, participants will recenter and reinvigorate their scholarship and teaching by drafting an individual five-day pedagogical devotional. Repurposing the devotional format, publications that offer short spiritual readings for each calendar day, participants will identify five people whose influence ignites their practice and an accompanying lesson/quote from them to populate the devotional. ...

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
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18 October 2024

Real Talk: Using AI to Accelerate Your Career

In this workshop, participants will: 1. Discover how to use AI technology to improve their personal and professional brand. 2. Learn how to effectively use AI-powered tools and platforms to accelerate their career. 3. Will be able to recognize and navigate ethical challenges such as AI bias in hiring algorithms. ...

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
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18 October 2024

Getting Started in Research: A Quick Guide for Undergraduates

This workshop introduces students to the essentials of getting started in research. Participants will learn how to identify research interests, find opportunities, connect with faculty, and begin their own research projects. Key topics include proposal writing, research ethics, and strategies for balancing research with coursework. ...

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
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19 October 2024

Community Insights on the Intersection of Cybersecurity and Digital Equity

This presentation will discuss the need for digital inclusion in communities of color by examining the qualitative findings of the intersection of cybersecurity and digital equity in a predominantly Black city in the Mid-Atlantic region. ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

The 411 on Careers in Science and Technology Policy

The meaning of science and technology policy, its role in scientific, national, and global advancement and innovation, and various pathways and resources to a career in the field. ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

Using Research as a Networking Tool to Recruit and Prepare Women and Other Underrepresented Minorities for STEM and STEM-Related Careers

This presentation will discuss how to recruit women and other URMs into STEM and STEM-related disciplines through research, outreach, mentoring, and networking. ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

Redefining Time: A Practical Guide to Achieving Success Through Tasks

This forum will discuss the title Redefining Time: A Practical Guide to Achieving Success Through Tasks, which is designed to engage participants in a deep and introspective conversation about task management as a critical tool for success. Drawing on the core principles from my book Redefining Time, this forum will provide participants with practical skills […] ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

They Said Yes, Now What? A Forum on Identifying, Cultivating, and Sustaining an Effective Mentorship Relationship

Attendees will be led through a discussion on mentorship, the various styles of mentorship and discuss effective and non-effective mentorship practices. ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

The Individual Development Plan as a Tool to Mentor Undergraduate Students

This presentation will discuss the individual development plan as an effective mentoring tool to formalize the mentor-mentee relationship at the undergraduate level. ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

Impact of Homeschooling on Central New York Children and Families

This presentation will discuss the emotional and social impacts of homeschooling on school-aged children and why more families are taking to homeschooling. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Waive It Away: Systemic Injustices Against Black & Brown Faculty & Staff Professionals, Past & Present...

This presentation will discuss the perceptions and experiences of systemic injustices/racism, which is reflected in policy misuse and/or abuse at a large Research One (R1) university located in the Southeastern United States. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Culturally Sustaining and Legally Compliant School-Based Mental Health Programs

This presentation will discuss the essential steps of creating a culturally sustaining and legally compliant school-based mental health program. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Let me tell you what we want! Qualitative considerations for expanding HIV Prevention using digital strategies among a sample of Black women at high risk for HIV in rural America, US

This presentation will discuss strategies to develop a digital marketing and public health HIV prevention awareness and education campaign specific to Black women in rural US. Presenters will overview the multiple engagement platforms that should be utilized to disseminate information to Black women by community-based organizations with trusted relationships with Black women. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Lived Experiences of Former High School African Immigrants in US Classrooms: A Single Experience

This presentation will discuss the purpose, methods and conclusions of a qualitative research that explored the lived experiences of former high school African immigrants in US classrooms. It will offer implications for teachers and schools and recommendations for future research. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Share, Post, Love: Examining the Influence of Social Media on Intimate Relationships in the Lives of Black Women

This presentation will discuss the impact of social media on Black women's perceptions of intimate relationships, highlighting how harmful stereotypes and limited personal role models shape relationship expectations, and will propose strategies for promoting positive representations and educational content to improve relationship outcomes. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Examining Undergraduatesā€™ Initial and Evolving Interpretations of and Reflections on Racism and Antiracist Pedagogy

This presentation will discuss a mixed methods study examining the lived experiences of 18 undergraduate participants in a 15-week introductory antiracist pedagogy course. The course, Introduction to Anti-Racist Pedagogy: Theories, Practice and Research, was created by the researcher based on prior scholarship. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Enhancing Pedagogy through the Infusion of Trauma-Informed and Restorative Practices

This presentation will discuss how trauma-informed and restorative practices (TIRP) improve student self-regulation and classroom engagement, resulting in academic, social, and emotional success, as well as a harmonious, nonjudgmental, and empathetic setting for students and staff. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Unlocking Promise: Empowering Students of Color to Define Their Purpose

In this workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of the value of helping students of color discover their why and its impact beyond the classroom doors. Participants will equipped to have the skills and knowledge to implement SCCT in their school communities to foster a supportive learning environment. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

A Seat At The Table: A Multiple Case Study On The Career Paths And Experiences Of African American Women Chief Learning Officers

This study examines the career paths and experiences of four African American women who have become Chief Learning Officers (CLOs). It highlights ongoing challenges related to race and gender and offers recommendations for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the C-suite by increasing African American women's representation. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Resources and Strategies for Handling Stress and Other Mental Health Challenges

In this workshop, participants will: Learn more about the factors that contribute to depression, stress, and anxiety during college Receive a list of resources for how to manage significant stress during college Create an individualized self-care plan to help with positive wellbeing ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Cultural Appropriateness and Efficacy of School-Based Mental Health Interventions for BIPOC Adolescent Well-being: A Scoping Review

This presentation will discuss mental health disparities among BIPOC adolescents, focusing on systemic barriers and cultural stigmas. It highlights culturally competent interventions, such as the Harmony and Hope initiative, and reviews school-based programs that emphasize cultural identity and mindfulness, underscoring the importance of community-driven, culturally relevant mental health solutions for improved well-being. ...

12:00 am - 12:10 pm
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17 October 2024

Outsiders Within: Voices of Black Female Leaders in Education

This presentation will discuss the Black female leaders' experiences in education who are often underrepresented and perceived as invisible. Using Black Feminist Thought (BFT) as the guiding framework, interviews revealed: White dominance reinforces systems that impact them; their experiences were not unique, but pervasive; and the need for overt and covert support is imperative. ...

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
View Details
17 October 2024

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

This forum will discuss "How to Overcome Impostor Syndrome" where participants can explore the roots of impostor syndrome and share experiences from their academic and professional journeys. Through facilitated discussion, participants will develop practical tools to overcome self-doubt and build resilience. The forum will emphasize personal reflection, group sharing, and actionable strategies, ensuring attendees leave […] ...

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
View Details
17 October 2024

Do I Really Know the Way? A Forum on Leadership Strategies and How to Lead When the Odds are Against You

Attendees will be led through a discussion on effective leadership and how to lead when there are internal and external barriers and challenges. ...

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
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17 October 2024

Empowering Communities through Sustainable Innovation: Bridging Education, Business, and Technology for Global Impact

his forum explores how professionals and graduates can drive sustainable solutions that empower communities. Topics include sustainable business models, education's role in fostering self-reliance, technological innovations, and collaboration strategies. Participants will share insights and best practices for creating lasting impact, promoting leadership, and scaling sustainable projects in underdeveloped regions. ...

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
View Details
17 October 2024

Reimagine the Public Health Workforce to Operationalize a Culture of Equity

In this workshop, participants will beĀ introduced to a conceptual framework and provided with scenarios to examine the mechanisms for sustainable implementation of a culture of equity, justice, and psychological safety. ...

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
View Details
17 October 2024

Professional Identity Development of Black Doctoral Students in Counselor Education: A Reflexive Model

In this workshop, participants will gain awareness of a model of professional identity development (PID) while encouraging brainstorming of support for Black doctoral students within various fields. Using a grounded theory framework, this transferrable study surrounds the process of PID of Black doctoral students in counselor education to provide support upon navigating programs at PWIs. ...

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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17 October 2024

Empowering Black Podcasters: Navigating Social Change, Cultural Storytelling, Monetization, and Community Building

In this workshop, participants will select one of four podcast planning paths: using podcasting for social advocacy, enhancing storytelling to reflect cultural identities, developing sustainable monetization strategies, or building an engaged community. This workshop is intended for students, faculty, professionals, guests, and anyone else interested in leveraging podcasts for meaningful change. ...

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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17 October 2024

ABCDEF+ of Allyship for LGBTQ+ Students

In this workshop, participants will explore actionable strategies to support LGBTQ+ students in academia. It will provide participants with tools to challenge bias, foster inclusivity, and create safe spaces for marginalized students, using a memorable framework to empower allies and drive meaningful change. ...

3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
View Details
17 October 2024

The Ps of Writing Success: A New Approach for Successfully Completing Your Dissertation

In this workshop, participants will review, discuss, and practice a comprehensive, customizable, and convenient writing model for successfully completing a thesis, dissertation, or long-term writing engagement. ...

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm
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No event found!
18 October 2024

Intersectionality of Black Women at Predominantly White Academic Institutions

This presentation will discuss the challenges of intersectionality, the many roles they hold (voluntary and involuntary), and the benefits and challenges in the social and academic spaces. We will also explore the findings, limitations, and implications may provide academic institutions more insight into what Black women enrolled and attending their institutions are experiencing while providing […] ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

Exploring a Sense of Belonging: Strategies for Second-Year Students Transitioning from a Structured First-Year Program

This presentation will discuss the studies on the 'sophomore slump' often overlook Black students, especially those who participated in a first-year program but lacked structured support their second year at a historically white university. This research employs three interviews and three mapping exercises to analyze their sense of belonging using the Community Cultural Wealth framework. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

What is the Impact of Healing Adverse Childhood Experiences on Entrepreneurial Intentions?

This presentation explores how healing from childhood abuse and neglect affects entrepreneurial intentions through self-efficacy and resilience. It highlights the role of resilience and self-efficacy in overcoming trauma and driving entrepreneurial success, using data from 392 respondents analyzed via linear regression. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

The Relevance of Race and Value of Blackness in College Access: Evaluating Recruiting Visits by Private Universities and Colleges

This presentation will discuss off-campus recruiting visits, an enrollment management tool used by private colleges and universities to meet admissions commitments. Analysis of recruiting data suggests some institutions prioritize tuition revenue and academic prestige over efforts to increase Black and African American student diversity. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

The Customized Child: The Customization of Children of Color in Foster Care as Based on the Sitcom Diffā€™rent Strokes

This presentation will discuss children of color in the foster care system often experience identity modification to align with prospective adoptive families' expectations, adjusting aspects of their identity to facilitate adoption. This process can involve adapting cultural, racial, or personal traits to better fit perceived norms and increase their chances of being adopted. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

Black Women Deserve Psychologically Safe Workspaces, an Analytical Love Letter

This presentation will discuss a multi-method qualitative analysis conducted to understand the impact of organizational culture on employee morale; assess how social injustices are influencing public health priorities and workplace culture; and investigate how policies, practices, and interpersonal interactions are informed by conditions of equity based on the perspectives from Black and African American women. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

Exploring Insights of Adult Learners Attending a Historically Black College and University

This presentation will discuss the findings and recommendations of non-traditional HBCU students in the mid-Atlantic region. The results of this qualitative study address the significance of creating inclusive and equitable learning environments for diverse minority student bodies while reinforcing the importance of HBCUs. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

If the Village is Crazy, Then We Will Raise Crazy Children - Secondary Trauma and Its Impact on Educating Professionals

The presentation will discuss the prevalence of secondary trauma and its impact on educators and mental health professionals in traditional public high schools. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

Examining Assessment, Diagnostic, and Treatment Outcomes for Black Autistic Children

Despite similar autism prevalence across racial groups, Black children face significant barriers to accurate diagnosis compared to white peers. These include socioeconomic inequities, slow response to parental concerns, medical mistrust, limited psychoeducation, and racial bias. This research examines diagnostic criteria alongside cultural considerations for evaluating Black children. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

The Intersection of African American Literature and Leadership

This presentation will discuss how African-American Literature projects African American Leadership. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

Stirring the Pot: Cooking Up Change at the Cultural Crossroads

This presentation will discuss the persistent underrepresentation of Black women in leadership roles within higher education, highlighting key leadership skills and experiences that propel their careers. It will explore challenges through an intersectional lens and provide actionable strategies for fostering diversity and inclusivity in academic leadership. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

Radical Healing in Maternal Health: A Review of Resistance Strategies for Black Birthing People

This presentation will discuss a review of strengths-based approaches to empower Black birthing people and their communities to achieve health and resist barriers to wellness during the perinatal period. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

Maternal Mortality Among Black Womenā€”A Call to Action

This presentation will discuss maternal mortality and Black women, how these deaths are preventable, the connection between racism and maternal mortality in the black community, what can be done to reduce these numbers. The pivotal role that medical social workers can plan to decrease maternal mortality and education medical providers and patients. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

What's Up with Black Males in College?

This presentation will discuss the impact of targeted mentorship programs on Black male students, exploring their role in fostering academic success, personal growth, and resilience, while highlighting the importance of community support, faith-based guidance, and financial assistance in overcoming challenges within higher education environments. ...

9:15 am - 10:35 am
View Details
18 October 2024

Graduate Communities for Academic Fellowship & Efficacy (Grad CAFE): A Holistic, Multi-tiered Mentoring Model

This presentation will discuss the creation and pilot year of an innovative, intersectional, interdisciplinary, holistic, multi-tiered mentoring community program for graduate students. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

The Importance of Culturally Engaging Campus Environments for Black Student Identity Development

This presentation will discuss the how the Black Identity Development model (Cross, 1994) mediates the Culturally Engaging Campus Environment Model (Museus et al. 2017) to support Black studentsā€™ sense of belonging and trajectory toward their educational goals when enrolled at California Community Colleges leading toward academic success. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

It Takes a Village: A Mixed-Methods Study on Empowering Practices and Equitable Opportunities for Black High School Students in Ohio's 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Programs

This presentation will discuss the implementation of a Professional Learning Community (PLC) workshop guided by the Culturally Relevant Sustaining Education (CRSE) framework in Ohio's 21st Century Community Learning Centers. It will focus on enhancing staff cultural competency and empathy, examining its effects on attendance and engagement among marginalized Black high school students in these Out-of-School […] ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024
19 October 2024

Cultural Appropriateness and Efficacy of School-Based Mental Health Interventions for BIPOC Adolescent Well-being: A Scoping Review

This presentation will discuss mental health disparities among BIPOC adolescents, focusing on systemic barriers and cultural stigmas. It highlights culturally competent interventions, such as the Harmony and Hope initiative, and reviews school-based programs that emphasize cultural identity and mindfulness, underscoring the importance of community-driven, culturally relevant mental health solutions for improved well-being. ...

10:50 am - 12:00 am
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18 October 2024

What Is the Path to Success for West Africa Diaspora Students?

This presentation will discuss the attitudes towards education by first and second-generation West African immigrants. The literature on immigrant populations shows that working hard and embracing education positively impacts an individualā€™s life outcomes; Although, this may be true, it does not tell the whole story about this demographicā€™s behaviors that predict positive attitudes towards education. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

The Impact of Leadership Style and Leadersā€™ Behaviors to the Success and Relationship Dynamics of a Multigenerational Work Team

This presentation will explain the impact of a leadersā€™ behavior and leadership style to the success and relationship dynamic of a multigenerational work team by reviewing key areas such as team work dynamics and motivating factors. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

Investigating the Perceived Glass Ceiling: Role of Empowerment on Job Satisfaction and Employee Well-Being

This presentation will discuss the relationships between job satisfaction, well-being, employee empowerment, and perceived glass ceiling barriers. Learn how these factors interrelate and their impact on career progression and organizational dynamics. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

It Takes a Village: The Importance of Peer Advocacy

This forum will discuss about the potential of peer advocacy programs focused on developing social and self-directed learning skills for the sake of creating strong learning communities, mitigating the lack of socioeconomic disparities in schools, and preparing students for the modern workforce before graduating secondary school. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

You Have Come This far... what Happens after Here? Entering the Job Market, Grad School Applications, Etc.

This forum will discuss what new graduates can expect after successfully completing their undergraduate degree. This forum discussion will overview job market challenges, graduate application processes, etc. ...

10:50 am - 12:10 pm
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18 October 2024

Demystifying the Faculty Job Search Process

In this workshop, participants will: Learn about academic careers in different educational settings Understand the right academic fit based upon your career goals Evaluate what skills and experiences youā€™ll need prior to being on the job market Build upon professional development opportunities Develop strong application materials beyond your CV ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Leveraging Doctoral Skills for Wealth Building and Entrepreneurship

This workshop seeks to empower BDN attendees by demonstrating how to create multiple income streams using their academic expertise. It will focus on leveraging doctoral skills for wealth-building opportunities and entrepreneurship, addressing racial wealth disparity gaps and social determinants of health. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Purpose-Driven Leadership: the Keys to Leading with Intention

In this workshop, participants will learn the definition of true leadership, how to prioritize leadership goals, and how to drive positive change. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Exploring Fulbright Scholarships: Travel, Connections, and Global Opportunities

In this workshop, participants will: Understand Fulbright program distinctions Explore professional growth opportunities. Navigate the application process effectively Prepare for post-fellowship opportunities ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Reclaiming Voices: Using Critical Storytelling to Empower Scholars of Color

In this workshop, participants will leave with a deeper understanding of how critical storytelling leads to healing and transformative change in academic and professional spaces; gain insight into strategies for leveraging their narratives to resist dominant and oppressive systems; and cultivate a collective space for empowerment and cultural authenticity. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Empowering Equity Through Education: Illuminating Affirmative Action's Legacy by EMERGE Los Angeles

In this workshop, participants will leave with lesson plans and activities focused on affirmative action grounded in the 1619 Project. These will strengthen their foundation for discussing complex and sensitive historical topics with their students. They will also enhance their ability to connect past legacies of racial injustice with current policy debates and educational challenges. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Skill-based Language and the Economic Power of Data

In this workshop, participants will leverage skill-based language for career advancement, understand the economic power of data in decision-making, explore local industry trends, and discover tools for targeting job opportunities effectively. This session empowers participants to communicate their career stories with confidence. ...

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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18 October 2024

Developing Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

In this workshop, participants will embark on a transformative journey to cultivate their emotional intelligence, enabling them to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics with confidence and finesse. Through engaging lecture participants will look at the core components of emotional intelligence. They will learn to recognize and manage their own emotions effectively, fostering self-awareness and resilience in […] ...

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
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18 October 2024

People Who Led Us to Our Pedagogy: A Workshop on Remembering our Purpose in the Classroom and Community

In this workshop, participants will recenter and reinvigorate their scholarship and teaching by drafting an individual five-day pedagogical devotional. Repurposing the devotional format, publications that offer short spiritual readings for each calendar day, participants will identify five people whose influence ignites their practice and an accompanying lesson/quote from them to populate the devotional. ...

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
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18 October 2024

Real Talk: Using AI to Accelerate Your Career

In this workshop, participants will: 1. Discover how to use AI technology to improve their personal and professional brand. 2. Learn how to effectively use AI-powered tools and platforms to accelerate their career. 3. Will be able to recognize and navigate ethical challenges such as AI bias in hiring algorithms. ...

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
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18 October 2024

Getting Started in Research: A Quick Guide for Undergraduates

This workshop introduces students to the essentials of getting started in research. Participants will learn how to identify research interests, find opportunities, connect with faculty, and begin their own research projects. Key topics include proposal writing, research ethics, and strategies for balancing research with coursework. ...

3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
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19 October 2024

Community Insights on the Intersection of Cybersecurity and Digital Equity

This presentation will discuss the need for digital inclusion in communities of color by examining the qualitative findings of the intersection of cybersecurity and digital equity in a predominantly Black city in the Mid-Atlantic region. ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

The 411 on Careers in Science and Technology Policy

The meaning of science and technology policy, its role in scientific, national, and global advancement and innovation, and various pathways and resources to a career in the field. ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

Using Research as a Networking Tool to Recruit and Prepare Women and Other Underrepresented Minorities for STEM and STEM-Related Careers

This presentation will discuss how to recruit women and other URMs into STEM and STEM-related disciplines through research, outreach, mentoring, and networking. ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

Redefining Time: A Practical Guide to Achieving Success Through Tasks

This forum will discuss the title Redefining Time: A Practical Guide to Achieving Success Through Tasks, which is designed to engage participants in a deep and introspective conversation about task management as a critical tool for success. Drawing on the core principles from my book Redefining Time, this forum will provide participants with practical skills […] ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

They Said Yes, Now What? A Forum on Identifying, Cultivating, and Sustaining an Effective Mentorship Relationship

Attendees will be led through a discussion on mentorship, the various styles of mentorship and discuss effective and non-effective mentorship practices. ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

The Individual Development Plan as a Tool to Mentor Undergraduate Students

This presentation will discuss the individual development plan as an effective mentoring tool to formalize the mentor-mentee relationship at the undergraduate level. ...

9:15 am - 10:00 am
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19 October 2024

Impact of Homeschooling on Central New York Children and Families

This presentation will discuss the emotional and social impacts of homeschooling on school-aged children and why more families are taking to homeschooling. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Waive It Away: Systemic Injustices Against Black & Brown Faculty & Staff Professionals, Past & Present...

This presentation will discuss the perceptions and experiences of systemic injustices/racism, which is reflected in policy misuse and/or abuse at a large Research One (R1) university located in the Southeastern United States. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Culturally Sustaining and Legally Compliant School-Based Mental Health Programs

This presentation will discuss the essential steps of creating a culturally sustaining and legally compliant school-based mental health program. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Let me tell you what we want! Qualitative considerations for expanding HIV Prevention using digital strategies among a sample of Black women at high risk for HIV in rural America, US

This presentation will discuss strategies to develop a digital marketing and public health HIV prevention awareness and education campaign specific to Black women in rural US. Presenters will overview the multiple engagement platforms that should be utilized to disseminate information to Black women by community-based organizations with trusted relationships with Black women. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Lived Experiences of Former High School African Immigrants in US Classrooms: A Single Experience

This presentation will discuss the purpose, methods and conclusions of a qualitative research that explored the lived experiences of former high school African immigrants in US classrooms. It will offer implications for teachers and schools and recommendations for future research. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Share, Post, Love: Examining the Influence of Social Media on Intimate Relationships in the Lives of Black Women

This presentation will discuss the impact of social media on Black women's perceptions of intimate relationships, highlighting how harmful stereotypes and limited personal role models shape relationship expectations, and will propose strategies for promoting positive representations and educational content to improve relationship outcomes. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Examining Undergraduatesā€™ Initial and Evolving Interpretations of and Reflections on Racism and Antiracist Pedagogy

This presentation will discuss a mixed methods study examining the lived experiences of 18 undergraduate participants in a 15-week introductory antiracist pedagogy course. The course, Introduction to Anti-Racist Pedagogy: Theories, Practice and Research, was created by the researcher based on prior scholarship. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Enhancing Pedagogy through the Infusion of Trauma-Informed and Restorative Practices

This presentation will discuss how trauma-informed and restorative practices (TIRP) improve student self-regulation and classroom engagement, resulting in academic, social, and emotional success, as well as a harmonious, nonjudgmental, and empathetic setting for students and staff. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Unlocking Promise: Empowering Students of Color to Define Their Purpose

In this workshop, participants will have a deeper understanding of the value of helping students of color discover their why and its impact beyond the classroom doors. Participants will equipped to have the skills and knowledge to implement SCCT in their school communities to foster a supportive learning environment. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

A Seat At The Table: A Multiple Case Study On The Career Paths And Experiences Of African American Women Chief Learning Officers

This study examines the career paths and experiences of four African American women who have become Chief Learning Officers (CLOs). It highlights ongoing challenges related to race and gender and offers recommendations for improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the C-suite by increasing African American women's representation. ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Resources and Strategies for Handling Stress and Other Mental Health Challenges

In this workshop, participants will: Learn more about the factors that contribute to depression, stress, and anxiety during college Receive a list of resources for how to manage significant stress during college Create an individualized self-care plan to help with positive wellbeing ...

10:15 am - 11:35 am
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19 October 2024

Cultural Appropriateness and Efficacy of School-Based Mental Health Interventions for BIPOC Adolescent Well-being: A Scoping Review

This presentation will discuss mental health disparities among BIPOC adolescents, focusing on systemic barriers and cultural stigmas. It highlights culturally competent interventions, such as the Harmony and Hope initiative, and reviews school-based programs that emphasize cultural identity and mindfulness, underscoring the importance of community-driven, culturally relevant mental health solutions for improved well-being. ...

12:00 am - 12:10 pm
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