NCORE 2024 Insights: Advancing DEIB Together - October 10, 2024

Thank you so much to everyone who joined our event on October 10, 2024! It was a pleasure engaging and having meaningful discussions around DEIB and inclusive practices. A special thank you to our panelists Jennifer Moore, Carolyn Wesley, Lamont Slater, and Ken Wilk for sharing their insights. And a huge shout to our moderator, Dee Dee Tapson who did a fantastic job!
Join us for an engaging panel discussion where esteemed Rio Salado College leaders will share key insights from the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (NCORE). Learn how institutions across the country are advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and how you can contribute to creating a more inclusive environment here at Rio. This session will provide valuable opportunities to connect with others, explore new strategies for fostering inclusion, and share your voice on what you'd like to see implemented at Rio Salado College.
Meet Our Panelists:
Ken Wilk: Faculty Chair, Applied Technology, Rio Salado College
Jennifer Moore: Faculty Chair, Psychology, Rio Salado College
Dr. Carolyn Wesley: Supervisor, Instructional Helpdesk, Honors Program, and Tutoring Department, Rio Salado College
Dr. Lamont Slater: Chair, Humanities, Rio Salado College
Beverly Andrews: Program Coordinator, Rio Salado College
During the panel, our speakers will share their personal journeys and key takeaways from NCORE 2024, addressing how DEIB initiatives can impact higher education, and offering practical steps on how we can implement these ideas at Rio. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session, where you can engage with the panelists directly.
Rio Salado College is one of ten Maricopa Community Colleges and one of the largest online public community colleges in the nation, serving more than 35,000 students annually with more than 18,000 online in 50 states. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, Rio Salado College offers nearly 600 online classes, 135+ degree and certificate programs and general education courses. The college also provides support for dual enrollment, military and incarcerated students, and serves as the largest provider of adult education in Arizona. Learn more at www.riosalado.edu
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