HSI-NOW Summit

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• Advancing Racial Equity in our Colleges and Community Summit

The 60-minute concurrent sessions will take place from 10:45 am to 11:45 am. There is no need to pre-register for concurrent sessions. Summit participants can freely attend sessions of their choice on the day of the Summit.

Los árboles no están dejando ver el bosque" (The trees are not allowing you to see the forest)

When addressing certain aspects of DEI, it is difficult for many invested in this work when presented with resistance. This session will share how we can better respond and equip ourselves to increase understanding and acceptance for those that possess reservations towards DEI initiatives and best practices.

Presenters: Jairo McMican, Dean of Student Learning/Director, Equity & Pathways, and Abraham Dones, Central Carolina Community College

Banish the Gadflies and Bring in the Midwives

The Socratic method has been celebrated for centuries as an important pedagogical method for training in critical thinking. Under ideal conditions, the teacher and student engage in a collaborative process of questioning, cross-examination, counterargument, and unpacking questionable assumptions. Under ideal conditions, the student leaves this constructive process with clearer and more defensible ideas. This interactive presentation and workshop asks the question: But what impact does the Socratic method have on students in real-world, non-ideal classroom settings marked by social inequalities? Socrates famously uses the metaphor of a gadfly, or a horsefly, to describe his teaching methodology. In a less commonly cited passage, however, Socrates also compares his approach to that of the midwife. This interactive presentation and workshop invites participants to explore the limitations of the Horsefly Approach in classrooms marked by social inequality, and points towards the promise of Midwifery for building more inclusive, democratic, equitable, and enriching learning spaces.

Presenters: Jennifer Fenton, Education and Outreach Coordinator, and Theresa Tobin, The Center for Urban Research, Teaching and Outreach, Marquette University

Creative Reflections: Cultural Humility and Multiculturalism in Higher Education

A graduate student and a professor in the Graduate Art Therapy and Counseling Program at Mount Mary University present their personal experiences navigating the higher education system as multicultural people of color. Barriers and supports will be discussed. Facilitators will present various creative prompts that will ignite art-making, personal reflection, and discussion relating to multiculturalism, diversity, inclusion, and equity. A framework for identifying diversity factors in individuals will be presented as a guide to assist educators and human service professionals when working with diverse populations. Moreover, a model of Cultural Humility will be presented as a primary approach when engaging with diverse students and community members. Prior art experience or skills are not necessary to participate in this workshop. Participants are encouraged to use 2D art materials during this workshop, such as markers and colored pencils, although not required for participation.

Presenters: Monique Matic, LPC, LCPC, ATR-BC, Assistant Professor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Board-Certified Art Therapist, and Brieanna Harris, BA, Graduate Student, Art Therapy and Counseling, Mount Mary University

Unpacking White Privilege in the Latinx Community

The shifting demographics will require practitioners to see Latinx students as unique, diverse individuals and not a monolithic group. This will require us to acknowledge the disparities that exist within the latinx community, one of which is the white privilege that white, "white-passing", and light-skinned latinx students embody.
 This workshop will provide a space for people to start exploring their whiteness, proximity to whiteness, and complicity in upholding systems of oppression.

Presenters: Sonia Garcia, McNair Scholar Program Coordinator and Maria J. Matta Moreno, Marquette University

Trading Places: Creating Inclusion and Understanding at PWI- Reloaded

Coined as a comedy, (1983) Trading Places serves as a platform for paralleling professional struggles being black, in ranking position, as a Higher Ed professional. Join the unpacking of a transparent journey of a black woman creating an inclusive environment by examining systematic barriers, implementing moments of teaching the impact, and utilizing techniques to cope.

Presenter: Alea Cross, Advising Manager, Milwaukee Area Technical College

Perspectives from the Field: Challenges and Opportunities to College Readiness for Black and Brown Youth

A foundation of supporting educational thriving for Black and Latino adolescents is understanding the ecosystem that these youth navigate in Milwaukee. This program brings together key actors with longstanding roots in this ecosystem to discuss challenges to non-profit collaboration and supporting college and career readiness. The program is organized by the Black and Latino Dual Enrollment Transition Hub (BLDETH), a joint effort between Marquette, MATC, and other Milwaukee non-profits to organize supportive resources and programming.

Presenters: Gabriel Velez, Assistant Professor, College of Education, Center for Urban Research, Teaching and Outreach, Marquette University; Paul Moga, Coordinator for the Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement, Milwaukee Public Schools; Alejandra Gonzalez, Youth Organizing Statewide Director, VOCES de la Frontera; Joey Zocher, Ph.D., Executive Director, TransCenter for Youth

Is there a cost for the Summit?

No. The event is free due to the generous financial contributions from the 9 member institutions: Alverno College, Carroll University, Gateway Technical College, Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Mount Mary University, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and the University of Wisconsin - Parkside.

What virtual platform will be used for the Summit?

This virtual summit is produced by Majic Productions and will use a platform called Hopin. Instructions for accessing the platform will be emailed to each participant the week of the event.

What if I want to attend more than one session? Will the sessions be recorded or available after the Summit?

Summit participants will be able to access the platform using their individual credentials and will be able to download sessions up to three days after the event date. Features include networking/expo, chat functions, and the ability to access sessions after the Summit ends.

Will Continuing Education Units (CEU) be available?

No. Attendees can request documentation of participation.

Why can't I view the rest of the HSI-NOW website?

The full website will launch during the Summit on March 19th, 2021.

If I have questions about the Summit, whom do I contact?

Contact Gabriela Barbosa at barbosga@mtmary.edu.