James Madison University
Sisters In Session
Black Women in the Academy
Supporting the advancement of African American Women in Academia
November 2 - 3, 2015
Festival Conference Center
Special thanks to our co-sponsors: JMU Center for Multicultural Student Services, Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship, Office of Access & Inclusion, College of Business, Department of Social Work, Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Development
SCHEDULE
Dr. Juanita C. Sharpe
Keynote Speaker
These Shoes Are Too Tight: Navigating the Perceptions of African American Women in Higher Education
Dr. Sharpe currently serves as the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic and Faculty Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.
Purpose
This conference focuses on identifying and seeking solutions to issues facing women of African descent in higher education. It seeks to represent our diversity and uniqueness, our strengths and our challenges across higher education inclusive of community colleges, predominately white institutions and historically black colleges and universities. The conference welcomes staff, faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students. We are all engaged in making it possible for more of us to achieve our professional dreams.
THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS IS NOW CLOSED
Proposals are welcome from all program areas, disciplines and levels covering student services, professional development, assessment, administration, or content expertise. Issues of health, wellness and well-being are also encouraged. Proposals may be from any configuration including individuals, teams, or panels within an institution or across institutions. Proposals may reflect creative endeavors or expressions, and a wide representation of scholarship.
Call for Proposals
Resourcefulness & Endurance:
Honoring Black Women in Academia
Monday, November 2, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Forum, Memorial Hall, 395 South High Street, Harrisonburg VA 22807
A recognition ceremony for the service, contributions, and dedication of black women to the academy.
