Men of Color Working Group Meeting

Friday, October 18, 2024 (All day) to Saturday, October 19, 2024 (All day)

Educational Cultural Complex

Cultivating Strategies for Supporting College Men of Color

A highlight of this event will be the Opening Keynote delivered by Dr. J. Luke Wood, a nationally recognized scholar on equity and men of color in education. Additionally, there will be a Community Resource Fair on October 19, where various programs will have the opportunity to showcase their resources and services.

Get more details about the event and register at CCEAL 2024 Working Group Meeting.

Day 1

Friday, October 18, 2024

8:00am – 9:30am

Breakfast (Provided) & Check-In

9:30am – 10:00am

Welcome

Speaker: Dr. Tina King

Land Acknowledgement

Acknowledgements of Sponsors and Distinguished Guests

Purpose and Overview of the Event

Speaker: Dr. Frank Harris III

10:00am – 11:00am

Opening Keynote

Speaker: Dr. J. Luke Wood

11:00am – 11:15pm

Break

11:15am – 12:15pm

General Session 1: College Men of Color Student Panel

Moderator: Dr. Melissa Abeyta

Student Panelists: AJ Harris, George Buchanan, Jesus Salazar, and Christopher Gimutao

12:15pm – 1:00pm

Lunch (Provided)

1:10pm – 2:45pm

General Session 2: Promising Pathways for Men of Color

Moderator: Dr. William Franklin

Panelists: Dr. Karen Stills, Dr. Helen Young, and Dr. Franklin Garrett

2:45pm – 3:00pm

Break

3:00pm – 4:30pm

Reflection & Closing

Speaker: Dr. Marissa Vasquez

Day 2

Saturday, October 19, 2024

8:30am – 9:00am

Breakfast (Provided) & Check-In

9:00am – 9:15am

Recap & Day Overview

Speaker: Dr. Frank Harris III

9:15am – 10:30am

General Session 3: Policy Panel

Moderator: Dr. Cristobal Rodriguez

Panelists: Dr. Eric Felix, Dr. LaShae Collins, and Hoang Pham, J.D.

10:30am – 10:45am

Break

10:45am – 11:45am

Closing Keynote

Speaker: Dr. Jose Del Real Viramontes

Book Signing Following Keynote

Authors: Dr. Jose Del Real Viramontes and Dr. Marissa Vasquez

12:00pm – 2:00pm

Lunch (Provided) and Resource Fair

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