This symposium is designed to ignite lasting change. By bringing together diverse voices and perspectives, we aim to:
- Inspire: Explore innovative strategies and best practices for fostering belonging and understanding.
- Empower: Equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to drive meaningful change within their local communities.
- Collaborate: Build a strong community of like-minded individuals committed to advancing inclusion and diversity.
- Act: Encourage participants to translate ideas into action through tangible initiatives and measurable outcomes.
Registration: $30 per person.
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Sponsorship opportunities available.
Symposium Details
Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Location: Saginaw Valley State University Curtiss Hall • 7400 Bay Rd., University Center, Mich. 48710
Time: 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. (Reception to follow)
Explore 16 Exciting Workshops (Details coming soon)
Featured Plenary Speakers
Paulette Granberry Russell, J.D.
Paulette Granberry Russell is the president of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, a position held since March 2020. Granberry Russell is a leading national voice and sought-after presenter on issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice in higher education and beyond. Granberry Russell retired in August 2020 from Michigan State University as senior advisor to the president for diversity, emerita, after more than 20 years advising on diversity and inclusion efforts at the institution.
Dr. Michael Gavin
Dr. Michael Gavin joined Delta College as its fifth president in July 2021. He is committed to the notion that community colleges have the capacity to reshape the inequities in society through open access education and teaching excellence. Since his arrival, Gavin has strengthened partnerships with K-12 districts with the goal of offering dual enrollment opportunities for students. He also created an accelerated workforce arm of the college that focuses specifically on adult education. Gavin established a network of support with legislative and community agencies to discuss partnership opportunities to address transportation, food security, mental health and housing, and other issues that may impact Delta College students. On campus, he has engaged faculty and staff in efforts to align course offerings with a strong focus on retention, equity and completion.
Additional speakers/presenters to be added soon.