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Alliance for Community and Equity (ACE) Summit

Inaugural Alliance for Community and Equity (ACE) Summit 

"Your Voice is Your Power"

University of Mount Union Campus
February 3, 2024
7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 

Mount Union大学将主办社区与公平联盟(ACE)峰会. 本届峰会的重点是克服不平等,构建包容的共同体. The summit provides an opportunity to discuss strategies, frameworks, 以及可以付诸行动的项目,以加强机构和组织的氛围和文化. 这个活动是免费的,但是欢迎捐款来支持Mount Union的DEIB项目. 

对峰会的反应非常积极,因此,我们已经达到了能力. Registration has closed.

Summit Information

  1. Overview

    Mount Union大学将主办社区与公平联盟(ACE)峰会. 本届峰会的重点是克服不平等现象,建设包容性社会. The Summit provides an opportunity to discuss strategies, frameworks, 以及可以付诸行动的项目,以加强机构和组织的氛围和文化.

    ACE峰会向任何努力成为包容性社区的机构或组织开放  that is culturally aware, confronts bias, and critically reflects on practices, procedures, and policies toward identifying and changing existing inequities.  ACE峰会将为机构和组织提供以公平和包容为基础的会议,并提供学习策略和工具,以解决我们作为一个民主国家和一个全球社区所面临的紧迫问题.  ACE峰会的与会者将带着发展一个认可的环境的战略离开, navigates, 弥合不平等的差距,创造机会加强多样性,使所有成员都能归属于一个更具包容性的机构或组织.

    社区与公平联盟峰会将为教育者之间的对话创造空间, students, administrators, policymakers, and community members. 我们邀请文明和相互尊重的公开对话,促进支持多样性的思想和实践的自由交流, equity, inclusion, and belonging. ACE将告知我们共同的责任和开发系统的承诺, structures, and policies that are centered on building inclusive communities.

  2. Schedule-at-a-Glance

     

    7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m., Registration, Hoover Price Campus Center

    8:30 – 9:15 a.m., Plenary, Kresge Dining Commons

    9:25 – 10:25 a.m., Session 1, Various Campus Locations

    10:35 – 11:35 a.m., Session 2, Various Campus Locations

    11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Luncheon, Kresge Dining Commons

    12:30 – 1:15 p.m., Keynote, Kresge Dining Commons

    1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Session 3, Various Campus Locations

    2:30 p.m., Summit Completion

  3. Plenary

    Dr. Suzette Walden Cole

    Co-Founder and Team Lead, Social Responsibility Speaks, LLC

    Less Words, More Action – Cultivating Spaces of Belonging

    “We want people to feel like they belong.” These words are often shared; but how are you and/or your group/team making meaning of them. 一次性的DEI或每月的庆祝活动已经不再奏效了. 意识到这一点可能会让你觉得在已经满满的盘子上又多了一份责任. 我们希望参与对话,讨论如何创造空间,让人们真正感受到自己的归属感. having to “fit” into the space. 从一个有意识的地方领导意味着拥抱文化谦逊,并认识到“为什么”公平和包容很重要. From selection to coordination, 本课程是为那些想要反思并带着切实可行的策略离开的人而设计的,这些策略可以让你在做决策时更加有意识, programming, and overall ways you show up in spaces.

    Dr. Suzette Walden Cole(她/他们)是Social Responsibility Speaks, LLC的联合创始人和团队负责人. Dr. Suzette is a global educator, consultant, and coach having worked with audiences from across Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and North America. Dr. Suzette works with educational institutions and corporate and non-profit organizations to address change management; organizational culture development; leadership; belonging, equity, inclusion, and diversity (BEID); and cultivating high performing teams with their leaders in transformational experiences.

    Dr. Suzette相信放大边缘化的声音,倾向于集体主义,以推进一个更公正的社会,并努力教育其他人也这样做. Dr. Suzette将讲故事的艺术与基于研究的内容融合在一起,以解决BEID的基本概念. 她认为,学过的东西可以忘记,特别是在致力于非殖民化的情况下. Dr. Suzette让那些和她在一起的人感到不舒服,并参与关怀的对话,以促进成长. She takes a direct approach in tackling tough topics. One of her signature phrases is “sugar-coated feces is still feces; the sugar doesn’t change the smell or taste;” and systems-change work can be messy and challenging. At the end of the day, Dr. Suzette全心全意地认为,每个人都有做出选择的自由,同时认识到他们并不能摆脱这些选择的后果.

    Dr. Suzette Walden Cole Headshot

  4. Keynote

    Cenell Boch, Ph.D.

    Consultant/Owner of Wellness with Cenell, LLC

    Mindfulness of Diversity and Inclusion

    本课程将包括我们作为人类的生物反应如何受到历史的影响,以及如何在与不同背景的人交流时转变和开放我们的观点背后的科学. 我们将定义正念,以及正念如何在我们的社区中帮助改善沟通和建立有影响力的关系. We will discuss diversity, equity, inclusion, 和归属感(DEIB)以及有意识的同情心如何弥合差距,创造联系和新的归属感.

    将确定DEIB和正念两个世界之间的联系,以增强DEIB的观点和世界观. Specific examples of how to work with difficult thoughts, emotions, 2024年及以后,我们将探索如何通过识别和创造空间来实现DEI正念同情.  Overall, 会议将包括一个教育部分和一个引导的正念冥想练习,以及反思学习和见解的时间.

    Cenell Boch, Ph.D. specializes in mindfulness and leadership development; executive leadership development; health, wellness, and personal growth; and DEIB education and strategy. She holds a bachelor of science degree in sport medicine, master of science degree in exercise physiology, and a Ph.D. in health sciences. 她完成了她的博士工作,研究正念作为减少工作压力的工具,并为来自世界各地(欧洲和美国)的行政领导客户提供支持。. 她也是一名认证的正念冥想老师和有执照的认证运动教练.

    She brings 25+ years of experience as a leader, consultant, and expert in the field of health sciences. 在与客户合作时,Cenell采用了一种用心的领导方式,帮助他们找到清晰的思路,并致力于实现目标的多个行动步骤, dreams, visions, and desires. 她的正念教练风格包括注意力、意图和态度的核心原则.

    她在DEIB的社区和专业参与包括担任秘书和, later vice president, of the Black Students Union at the University of Mount Union; being awarded the Martin Luther King Jr. Award for her work toward creating a more inclusive collegiate and community environment; advising students of color and international students; serving as the chairperson for the Cross-Curricular Development Committee at the University of Mount Union; and attending multiple DEI training sessions offered through the YWCA Racial Awareness Program, Ohio University DEI office, and Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions DEI office. More recently, 从2020年到2023年,Cenell一直热心地担任兰开斯特费尔菲尔德县商会DEIB委员会的活跃成员和常驻主席. 

    Cenell has also facilitated DEIB education and strategy for leaders, businesses, and large organizations though Mindfulness in the Workplace seminars. Furthermore, she counts it a blessing to be the wife of her loving husband Wayne, mother of two sons Daniel and Richy; and stepmom to three charismatic adult children Lindsey, William, and Samantha.

    Cenell Boch, Ph.D. Headshot

  5. Session 1

    NCAA Transgender Student-Athlete Participation

    Anne Rohlman
    政策,教育和战略参与主任,全国大学体育协会

    Jean Merrill, Ed.D
    Director of Inclusion, National Collegiate Athletic Association


    Digging Deeper with Equity Audits: Uncovering Gender and Race Gaps, Seeking Student and Family Perceptions, and Making the Most of the Data You Already Collect

    Melissa Askren Edgehouse ’99
    威尼斯人app下载教育学教授和CAEP认证协调员

    Christian Price M’ 24
    克利夫兰大都会学区高中干预专家

    Adam Trifiro M ’24
    Principal, Saint Martin dePorres High School

    Alexa Matejka M ’25
    Preschool Intervention Specialist, Riverside Local Schools


    通过对话促进小组促进大学校园的公平和包容

    Natasha Baker
    Lecturer, Department of Communication, University of Dayton

    Tiffany Hunsinger
    代顿大学宗教研究系研究生助理

    Julio Quintero
    代顿大学包容性卓越战略与倡议主任

    Arne Romanowski
    Assistant Professor of Spanish, University of Dayton


    非营利性组织的非殖民化:组织的反压迫性评估和规划

    Stephen Dages ’18
    Director, Hartville Migrant Ministry


    Circle of Understanding - Empowering Student Voice

    Andrea Ramsey
    Director of Multicultural Services, Malone University

    Bryson Davis
    Assistant Professor, Malone University


    You Can’t Impact Change Without YOUth

    Erica Glover
    Disrupter University


    A Deeper Dive on Intercultural Competence

    Dr. Carla Chapman
    公平,包容,透明和公共教育,阿克伦公立学校

  6. Session 2

    The Power of Civic Dialogue

    Abby (Honaker ’11) Schroeder
    Director of the Regula Center, University of Mount Union


    拥抱体育领导的多样性:如何创造一个制胜战略

    Andi Lyons
    鲍德温华莱士大学副教授、学院体育代表

    Kelly Jean Brock
    Senior Associate Athletics Director, Kent State University


    But What About Me? Exploring advocacy through our own identities

    Darnell Tucker ’15
    Student Diversity and Equity Outreach Coordinator, Stark State College 


    Recognize Education and Learning (REAL)

    Devon Carter
    Assistant Professor, University of Akron 

    Laura Frias
    阿克伦大学学校伙伴关系和学生发展协调员 


    Culturally Sustaining Practices for Teaching about Native Americans

    Mary Beth Henning
    Professor of Education, University of Mount Union

    Emalie Novotny, Sidney Rambo, and Jess Reese
    Students, University of Mount Union

    John Bennett
    Partnership Coordinator, The Lippman School


    White Savior Complex

    Stacie M. Bacorn
    Executive Director, YWCA Alliance 


    Carefrontation: Engaging in the Art of Difficult Conversations

    Dr. Suzette Walden Cole
    Co-Founder and Team Lead, Social Responsibility Speaks, LLC


    Intro to Ableism

    Hannah Kalainaina
    正义、公平、多样性和包容专家,俄亥俄州东北部多样性中心

  7. Session 3

    Hero, Villian, or Victim? Finding your Voice...Life after Sports

    Marcus Bently
    Founder of L.A.V.A. Athletics/Mental Health Specialist and Community Organizer


    Promoting Diversity and Inclusion Through Course Content

    Primrose Igonor
    哥伦布州立社区学院多元化、公平和包容办公室主任


    亲爱的有色人种:如何应对白人职场环境中的微侵犯

    Tadarrelle Lett
    肯特州立大学教育、卫生和人类服务学院学术多样性官员 


    564, We All We Got: The Power of Friendship; A Journey Through the Bond of Three College Friends

    Dr. Anthony Jones ’06
    Chief Diversity Officer, Slippery Rock University

    Dr. Christopher W. Blakely ’06
    佛罗里达海湾大学威尼斯人app下载助理副校长兼教务长

    Clay Sanders ’09
    Innovative Leader, Greater Charlotte Athletic Conference


    The Frederick Douglas Social Justice Method: Don’t Wait for Opportunities; Create Them!

    Lester Sanders
    Student and Student-Athlete Communicator, LesterSander.com/Lester Sanders Limitless, Inc.


    促进多样性、公平性和包容性在Mount Union的护理项目

    Gracyn Sage ’24
    Nursing Student, University of Mount Union


    The Black Church Sings for Freedom

    Rev. Dr. Ivory Lyons
    Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, University of Mount Union

Directions and Logistics

  1. Travel

    The address for the Hoover-Price Campus Center is 420 W. Simpson St., Alliance, OH 44601. 建议游客从联合大道(183号公路)前往西辛普森街。. 会有指示牌指示你从联合大道向西转到辛普森街. 你可以通过几种方式到达联合大道,这取决于你出发的方向. Many highways bring you close to Alliance. Specific routes from major metropolitan areas are available on the Directions page of the Mount Union website.

  2. Parking

    Please park in the Hoover-Price Campus Center Lot, 就在辛普森街胡佛-普莱斯校园中心的西面. This lot will be marked with special event parking signage. Should you find this lot full, 额外的停车场可在国王大厅/麦克弗森学术和体育综合停车场位于哈特香街Kehres体育场以东. 校园保安将会帮助个人在这个停车场停车. A campus map and parking map can be accessed on the Mount Union website.

  3. Registration

    注册将于早上7:45开始在胡佛-普莱斯校园中心进行.m. 标志将引导与会者从停车场到大楼的适当入口. Please use the northwest entrance of the facility.

  4. Meals

    Both breakfast and lunch will be provided for summit attendees. Breakfast will be paired with the morning plenary session. Lunch will be followed by the keynote address. 这两场比赛都将在胡佛-普莱斯校园中心的克雷斯基公地举行.

  5. Breakout Sessions

    There will be three breakout sessions, 每个都包括七到八个不同的演示文稿,供与会者选择. 三次会议的每次发言可容纳30至35名与会者. 请预览上面列出的各种分组会议演示选项. 我们建议您在每个会议中记录多个感兴趣的演示,以防您的首选达到容量. There is no pre-registration for breakout sessions.

  6. Programs

    周六将提供一个详细介绍所有演示文稿的节目. 推动联合山的可持续发展计划,并有效利用资源, a limited number of printed copies will be available. 参与者可以选择扫描注册时提供的QR码以访问程序的数字副本. The digital program is available now on this web page, located above