Student Leadership Summit
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
UW-Fond du Lac

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE: Student Leadership Summit
Wednesday October 7, 2009, UW Fond du Lac
Organized by the Higher Education Diversity Initiative Taskforce

9:30-10:00 Registration

10:15 a.m.-11:00 Welcome
Presidents of the four institutions discuss the importance of this conference and establish the framework for future activities to promote diversity in the Fond du Lac community.

11:15 a.m.-12:00 Break-Out Session 1

Workshop A - Leading on Diversity
Presenter: Jamie Washington  

Workshop B - Conversations among Religions
Panelists: Mark McClish, Professor of Religion, Ripon College (Hinduism); Rev. Tonen O'Connor, Buddhist priest, Milwaukee Zen Center (Buddhism); Ms. Nihal Shahbandar, Fox Valley Islamic Society, Neenah, WI (Islam); Mr. Jerry Waukau, Administrator, Health Program for Native Americans (Native American); and Brian Smith, Professor of Religion, Ripon College (Christianity) 

Workshop C – LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning)
Presenter: Dr Liddy Hope, professor of Sociology, Ripon College

Workshop D - Framework for Understanding Poverty
Presenter: Richard Brouillard

» REGISTER for Workshop A, B, C or D

12:15-1:00 Lunch/Entertainment  - Enjoy lunch and entertainment! » REGISTER for Lunch

Learn the cultural history of dances from around the world
Presenter: Julie Wilson-Shut Up and Dance

1:15 p.m.-2:15 Keynote Speaker:

Leading on Diversity in the Twenty-First Century by Rev. Jamie Washington
A nationally known speaker, consultant and trainer, Jamie Washington has served as an educator and administrator in higher education for more than 25 years. Washington has been recognized for his work on diversity, leadership, spirituality, organizational change, and community development issues.

2:30 p.m-3:15 p.m.   Break-Out Session 2

Workshop A - Everyday Democracy: How to Start Discussion on Your Campus
Presenter: To Be Determined

Workshop B – Does Color Matter?: A Look at the Mirror of Privilege
Presenter: Dr. Aïda Michlowski

Workshop C – College Challenge Course: Team Building Challenges

» REGISTER for Workshop A, B or C

3:30 p.m.-4:15 Discussion of local issues
Student Panel/Poster Presentation/Reflection:So what’s next?! Discuss the issues you think need attention on your campus, seek solutions, and plan the next steps

4:15 p.m. Social Time

4:30 p.m. Depart

There is no conference fee; however, registration is required for the break-out sessions and the lunch.

FOR QUESTIONS CALL (920) 929-1155