Essential to universities, corporations, government, social services and nonprofits
The Collaborative Diversity Conference is an extension of Missouri State University’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion by helping enhance employee capabilities and competencies through diversity research, professional development, collaboration, and integrative activities and practices. As part of the University’s public affairs mission, this conference helps foster cultural competence and community engagement, keys to developing engaged citizens and diverse workplaces.
Conference details
When: April 22-24, 2020
Where: Plaster Student Union, Missouri State University
Pre-conference: Facing Racism Institute
Plenary: Dr. Charles H.F. Davis III
Audience: Leaders, managers, HR professionals, program developers, outreach coordinators and community members
Directions and parking: Visitor’s Guide
Conference objectives
The Collaborative Diversity Conference seeks to bring people together to build a strong network and community for the support of diversity by:
- Community-based approaches to promote and develop diversity and inclusion initiatives to address contemporary community issues
- Create examples of research-based diversity program implementation in higher education
- Unique opportunities for success of historically underrepresented constituencies including students, faculty, staff and citizens
- Targeted approaches to cultural competence/consciousness, intervention for all community stakeholders