Participants should select 1 of the 3 workshops to attend. Capacity is limited to 45 participants per workshop.
Workshop Session I: Beyond the Executive Order: Securing the Future of HBCUs
Today’s Revolution, Tomorrow’s Future highlights the ongoing struggle for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in federal policy and its profound impact on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As national priorities shift, the fight for equitable education continues, shaping opportunities for underrepresented communities. President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14151 marks a significant policy reversal, dismantling DEIA initiatives established under previous administrations. This shift jeopardizes critical funding, research grants, and institutional support that have long enabled HBCUs to expand educational access for marginalized students. This presentation examines the historical influence of executive orders on DEIA policies, the far-reaching implications of recent changes, and strategic measures HBCUs can adopt to sustain their missions. By strengthening private partnerships, engaging policymakers, and expanding alumni advocacy, HBCUs can counteract federal rollbacks. Ultimately, this presentation underscores the resilience of these institutions in safeguarding an inclusive educational future amidst evolving political landscapes.
Presenters:
Dr. Claude Hutto, Dean and Assistant Vice Provost, Morehouse College,
Dr. Robert R. Jennings, former President of Alabama A&M University and Lincoln University of Pennsylvania
Room: Allison Room, Taubman Building, 5th Fl
Workshop Session II: Am I our brother's keeper? Yes, I am! Strategies to engage male learners.
There is a myriad of bad news percolating in the larger society about the perceived academic struggles of young men of color. However, rarely is the proper question asked. What do these young men need in order to feel included and prepared to excel? During this workshop, Dr. Chris Vick will lead participants on a quest for answers. How can you put in place systems, structures, and supports that will make it impossible for your Black and Latino male students to fail? Participants will leave this workshop with new skills and dispositions, all of which will lead to the increased achievement of the young men of color you are privileged to serve.
Presenter:
Dr. Christopher Vick, Associate Director of the Sherman STEM Teachers Scholars Program and founder of A2Z College Consulting
Room: NYE A, B, C Taubman Building, 5th Fl
Workshop Session III: The HBCU Advantage: Empowering Counselors and Community Organizations to Guide Students
A resurgence of interest in the nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities has resulted in more high school counselors seeking information about how best to expose their school communities to HBCUs. HBCUs, like other institutional types, have their own set of distinct benefits, features, and challenges. While there are many common aspects to navigating HBCUs in the college search landscape, it is a misstep to believe that HBCUs are a monolith. This session aims to introduce attendees to the various institutional types under the HBCU umbrella, guidance on how to organically integrate HBCUs in your college counseling philosophy, provide an understanding of how systemic factors have empowered HBCUs to "do more, with less", and shed light on how the same systemic inequities have acted as barriers to HBCU exposure in the college counseling office and beyond.
Presenters:
Chelsea Holley, Director of Admissions, Spelman College
Dominique Harrison, Director of Admissions, North Carolina A&T State University
Room: Room: Wex 434 AB, 4th Fl