NASPA Multicultural Institute
NINLHE Co-Sponsor

December 10-12, 2009, Hyatt Regency, Dallas, Texas
http://www.naspa.org/programs/multi/default.cfm

Student affairs professionals and faculty working in multicultural education, as well as those who frame their practice in multicultural pedagogy, face challenging questions. What are effective methods for multicultural educators in developing their own professional competencies? How can educators partner with one another to deepen multicultural practice on campus? What are means of being strategic in our multicultural work with fellow community members including administrators, faculty, and students?  

The NASPA Multicultural Institute is a dynamic professional development experience designed specifically for multicultural educators in higher education. This three-day Institute will consist of plenary speakers, educational sessions, and roundtable discussions. The Institute theme of Strengthening Connections for Strategic Multicultural Leadership summarizes the program's goal of creating a forum for multicultural educators across the academy to connect with one another, and gain valuable tools and ideas to engage upon returning to their institution.

By attending this institute, participants will:

• Analyze contemporary issues related to multiculturalism and the potential impact for institutions of higher education;
• Critically compare individual campus programming with current trends;
• Identify the components necessary to conceptualize, design, and implement programs and initiatives that promote a socially just campus climate;
• Identify tangible strategies that will increase participation by historically underrepresented, as well as privileged groups;
• Develop necessary skills to provide effective leadership during difficult times as it relates to incidents of bias;
• Learn strategies for building coalitions to lead institutions and departments in multicultural efforts.