The 2024 Symposium for Black Women in Student Affairs

The goal of the Summit for Black Women in Student Affairs is to create space for professional development, fellowship, and networking opportunities for senior, mid-level, intermediate, and new professional Black women in higher education, with an emphasis on student affairs. Through a virtual interactive format, participants will explore best practices to develop a personal career plan, while connecting with fellow colleagues. They will acquire and hone tools to strengthen their personal brands by focusing on professional competencies. Finally, participants will develop broad professional knowledge, and skills expected of higher education professionals navigating their personal and professional career trajectories.

• Diversity Inclusion and Equity

• Ethical Professional Practices

• Leadership

• Student Learning and Development

The format of the Summit for Black Women in Higher Education will feature several segments as part of an interactive virtual experience. This structure will provide professionals the opportunity to grow competency areas around skill sets needed for professional growth. Through engaging dialogue based on the competencies, individual practitioners will be able to participate in areas that help guide their development needs around the various opportunities that are afforded to them. The Summit will provide participants with an assessment of their goals and a personal professional plan for their careers.

The Summit for Black Women in Student Affairs is intended for but not limited to those professionals serving in professional student-serving positions.

Program Diversity Statement

The Summit for Women in Student Affairs is committed to offering the best possible experience for Black and African American women. We have worked diligently to bring you a diversity of topics that represent issues that face black women professionals in higher education around issues of, gender, equity, and inclusion and are knowledgeable about higher education in general. This philosophy is represented in each professional facilitator, speaker, and presenter.

Registration Information

Because the number of participants is limited you must register by May 31, 2024. Registration is based on a first come first serve basis. Registration for this event is $40.00 and is non-refundable. Questions, please contact Robert N. Page Jr., by email at [email protected]

Thursday, September 20, 2024, from 8:30 – 2:30 pm - Central Standard Time

Convene the Program – Dr. Michele Murray, Vice President of Student Affairs, Holy Cross University

Welcome – Dr. Danita Brown, Vice President of Student Affairs, the University of Illinois

Opening Speaker: TBD

Facilitated by: Dr. Michelle Murray, Holy Cross University

Dr. Gabrielle St. Leger, LaSalle University

Dr. Carol Livingston, Carlton College

Dr. Donna Lee, Rollins College

Group Facilitators

Pathway Group #1 Dr. Michelle Murray, Holy Cross University

Pathway Group #2 Dr. Gabrielle St. Leger, LaSalle University

Pathway Group #3 Dr. Danita Brown, University of Illinois

Pathway Group #4 Dr. Donna Lee, Rollins College

Facilitated by: Dr. Tammara Durham, The University of Kansas

Dr. Toyia Younger, Iowa State University

Dr. Avis Hinkson, Pomona College

Dr. D’Andra Mull, University of Colorado

Group Facilitators

Career Pathway Group #1 Dr. Gabrielle St. Leger, LaSalle University

Career Pathway Group #2 Dr. Tammara Durham, The University of Kansas

Career Pathway Group #3 Dr. Danita Brown-Young, University of Illinois

Career Pathway Group #4 Dr. Donna Lee, Rollins College

These session will break into specified small groups and discuss various issues that face Higher Education administrators.

Framed by: Dr. Michelle Murray, Holy Cross University.

New Professionals – Facilitated by: Dr. Laquala Dixon, Jackson State University

and Dr. Crasha Townsend, Rutgers University and

Mid-Level Professionals – Facilitated by: Dr. Carol Livingston, Carlton College, Dr. Avis Hinkson, Pomona College and

Senior Level Professionals – Facilitated by: Tammra Durham, The University of Kansas, Dr. Danita Brown-Young, University of Illinois and

TBD

Event Venue

Online