2011 4th Annual Regional Diversity Conference
“Managing Diversity in Times of Change & Development”
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
MSUM – Comstock Memorial Union
Registration: 7:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Diversity Exhibits & Vendors: 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Opening Conference: 8:15 -8:30 a.m.
Lunch keynote speaker: 12:15 -1:15 p.m. Mark Gorkin
Closing of Conference with door prizes: 4:50 -5:00 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS *Participants can attend any sessions in all three tracks.
Concurrent Sessions
Workplace Track
Education & Community Track
8:45-10:15 a.m.
“How to create a New Diversity Strategy” - Leah Smiley, President, Society for Diversity Executives & Professionals
“Learning and understanding Islam” – Associate Professor Ahmed Kamel, Concordia College
10:30-12:00 noon
“The Engaging & Effective Manager – How to increase performance & satisfaction in a diverse workforce -Leah Smiley
“Bridging the Multi-Generational Communication Divide” - Mark Gorwkin, MSW, LICSW
1:20-2:55 p.m.
“ Census 2010 outcomes and its impact for the region.’ –Professor Richard Rathge, ND Data Center, NDSU
“ Sex Trafficking of marginalized populations”- Suzanne Koepplinger, MN Indian Women’s Resource Center
3:15-4:45 p.m.
“Practicing Safe Stress in Times of Change” – Mark Gorkin, MSW, LICSW
“Urban Native Americans” – Jaclynn D. Wallette, NDSU
*Continuing Education Units and Recertification Credits for Professionals in Human Resources (PHR, SPHR & GPHR) are available
REGISTRATION FEES ( October 26th 2011 deadline)
