Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
As part of 91视频鈥檚 commitment to providing ongoing opportunities for alumni to engage in open dialogue about diversity, equity, inclusion and social justice issues, Alumni Relations and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion have launched a year-long alumni conference focused on these topics.
This series aims to foster meaningful conversations and collective learning among Stockton alumni and faculty, staff, 91视频, and other guests to promote anti-racism and help build a more equitable world.
Each session will focus on broad questions and feature distinguished alumni and others.
Learn more about how you can support Stockton's social justice and equity programs.
Previous Events:
Alumni Confrence on Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Thursday, September 26, 2024. 6-9pm
The first Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion panel of the fall. Hosted by industry experts, this panel will explore the reasons behind these changes, what happens next and why this matters.
Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Panel Discussion on Emergent Strategy
Dec. 7, 2023; 6 p.m.
This panel discussion, moderated by Ike Ejikeme '18 and Christopher Lipari Pazienza '21, will focus on the Conference Planning Committee's Reading Selection, Emergent Strategy- authored by Octavia Butler.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE IS THE RECORDING:
Inspired by Butler's explorations of our human relationship to change, Emergent Strategy is radical self-help, society-help, and planet-help designed to shape the futures we want to live. Change is constant. The world is in a continual state of flux. It is a stream of ever-mutating, emergent patterns. Rather than steel ourselves against such change, this book invites us to feel, map, assess, and learn from the swirling patterns around us in order to better understand and influence them as they happen. This is a resolutely materialist 鈥渟pirituality鈥 based equally on science and science fiction, a visionary incantation to transform that which ultimately transforms us.
MEET THE MODERATORS:
Ike Ejikeme '18
Federal Government Civil Servant, Scholar-Practitioner, Public Affairs Professional, Washington, DC
Christopher Lipari Pazienza '21
Residence Hall Director, Kean University
Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Panel Discussion on Sweat
Oct. 18, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join fellow alumni and friends for a session of our Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This panel discussion, moderated by Chief Officer for Diversity and Inclusion, Dr. Valerie O. Hayes, will focus on the Conference Planning Committee's Summer Reading Selection, Sweat - authored by Lynn Nottage.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE IS THE RECORDING:
Sweat by Lynn Nottage 鈥 Lynn Nottage, two time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright has written one of her most exquisitely devastating tragedies to date. In one of the poorest cities in America, Reading, Pennsylvania, a group of down-and-out factory workers struggle to keep their present lives in balance, ignorant of the financial devastation looming in their near future. Based on Nottage鈥檚 extensive research and interviews with residents of Reading, Sweat is a topical reflection of the present and poignant outcome of America鈥檚 economic decline. This book was also selected by Stockton鈥檚 faculty as the shared reading for incoming 91视频 as part of their first-year seminar course.
Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Critical Race Theory
April 26; 6-7:30 p.m.
This panel will clarify the conversation about the nature and history of race and racism in our nation and the ongoing discussion around state legislation throughout the U.S. focused on critical race theory in education. The panel will help attendees gain a deeper understanding of the meaning and history of critical race theory.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE IS THE RECORDING:
Dr. Stashia Emanuel `93
Vice Provost, Academic Affairs,
Kentucky State University
Quanda Hood `96
Chair, Better Way Forward, an organization focused on civil rights and social action
in North Liberty, IA
Kent Lollis, Esq.
Vice President Emeritus, Law School Admission Council
Dr. Patricia Reid-Merritt
Distinguished Professor of Social Work & Africana Studies, 91视频
Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Challenges Faced by Women of Color
Dec. 14; 6-7:30 p.m.
Join fellow alumni and friends for the seventh session of our year-long Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Challenges Facing Women of Color
This conversation, comprised of alumni, faculty, staff and 91视频, will focus on the intersection of race, gender and systemic obstacles for women of color.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE IS THE RECORDING:
Amina Bey `90
Executive Director, Newark Emergency Services for Families
Erika Di Renzo `05
Educational Consultant
Dr. Pamela Thomas-Fields `92
Faculty, School of Business, 91视频
Moderator: Dr. Ashlee Roberts
Executive Director, Student Affairs Planning & Operations, 91视频
Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: College as a First-Generation
Student
Oct. 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join fellow alumni and friends for the fifth session of our year-long Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This conversation, comprised of first-generation alumni and education experts, will focus on topics related to the experience of First-Generation students.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE IS THE RECORDING:
MEET THE PANELISTS FROM OUR FIFTH EVENT
Steven Couras `08
Associate Dean of Residence Life and Off-campus Housing and Ombuds Associate,
Curtis Institute of Music
Aquasia Davis `13
Special State Investigator/Acting County Detective
Gloucester County Prosecutor鈥檚 Office
Dr. Angel Hernandez
Director of Educational Opportunity Fund, Atlantic City
91视频
Edward Marshal III `92
Director, Upward Bound Math Science,
University of Pennsylvania
Irvin Moreno Rodriguez `15
Program Assistant of the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center,
91视频
Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Panel Discussion on Between the World and Me
Sept. 28, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join fellow alumni and friends for the fourth session of our year-long Alumni Conference on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This panel discussion, moderated by Professor of Africana Studies and Communication Studies Donnetrice J. Allison, will focus on the Conference Planning Committee's Summer Reading Selection, Between the World and Me - authored by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE IS THE RECORDING FROM OUR FOURTH EVENT:
The #1 New York Times bestseller Between the World and Me is authored by Ta-Nehisi Coates 鈥 author, journalist, screenwriter, executive producer and professor and Stockton鈥檚 featured speaker for the 2021 Pappas Visiting Scholar Series in November. Between the World and Me is written as a letter to the author's teenage son about the feelings, symbolism and realities associated with being Black in the United States. This book was also selected by Stockton鈥檚 faculty as the shared reading for incoming 91视频 as part of their first-year seminar course.
Diversity, Inclusivity and Freedom of Speech
March 31; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
This session will cover the relationship between diversity and inclusivity and the First Amendment principle of Freedom of Speech, featuring a distinguished panel of alumni and other members of the Stockton community. We will also examine the role of various sectors and individuals in addressing speech and expression that may be viewed as offensive and hateful, among other topics.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE IS THE RECORDING FROM OUR SECOND EVENT:
MEET THE PANELISTS FROM OUR SECOND EVENT
Ellen D. Bailey
Deputy General Counsel, Office of General Counsel,
91视频
Kevin Cathcart `76
Former Executive Director,
Lambda Legal
John A. DeRose `07
Partner,
Goldberg Segalla LLP
Ariane Hutchins-Newman `90
Assistant Dean, School of Health Sciences,
91视频
Terry King `96
Captain of Detectives,
Camden County Prosecutors Office
Moderator:
Valerie Hayes
Chief Officer for Diversity and Inclusion,
91视频
Diversity & Inclusion: What Does it Mean for Higher Education
Feb. 25; 6:30-8:00 p.m.
This session will introduce concepts of diversity and inclusion and explore what these
values mean for higher education featuring a distinguished panel of Stockton alumni,
faculty, staff and 91视频.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, HERE IS THE RECORDING FROM OUR FIRST EVENT:
MEET THE PANELISTS FROM OUR FIRST EVENT
Eric R. Anglero `13
Interim Associate Director, LGBT Center, Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Princeton University
Stashia Emanuel `93
Vice Provost for Academic Services,
Kentucky State University
Sharone Glasco `89
Associate Vice President of Student Success and Experiential Learning,
Lincoln University of PA
Ed Marshall `92
Director, Upward Bound Math Science,
University of Pennsylvania
Nicole Rodriguez
Director, Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct,
Kean University
Juana Socorro-Aguirre `10
Resident Director,
Morgan State University
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Carl Archut, Jr. '16
Director of Development for Regional Giving, UC Davis
Steven Couras '08
Director of Residence Life
Saint Peter's University
Paula Davis '76
Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Atlantic Cape Community College
Sara Faurot Crowley
Director of Alumni Relations, 91视频
Stashia Emanuel '93
Vice Provost for Academic Services, Kentucky State University
Jessica Grullon '09
Program Director One Stop Career Center, Grant Associates
Valerie Hayes
Chief Officer for Diversity and Inclusion, 91视频
Horace Knight, Jr. '03
Digital Marketing Strategist, Photographer
Ayisha Lee '14/M.B.A '17
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, 91视频
Ed Marshall '92
Director, Upward Bound Math Science, University of Pennsylvania
Irvin Moreno Rodriguez '15
Program Assistant of the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center, Stockton
University
Daniel Nugent
Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the University
Foundation, 91视频
Ashlee Roberts
Executive Director of Student Affairs Planning and Operations, 91视频
Beverly Vaughn
Professor of Music, 91视频
Quanda Hood '96
Senior Systems Engineer, Taxwell, Inc.
Katherine Rondeau-Fiore 鈥92
Learning and Development Professional, Retired, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia