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Tri-State Conference on Diversity and Inclusion now accepting proposals

The 7th Annual Tri-State Conference on Diversity and Inclusion is now accepting workshop proposals. The 2021 conference theme is  Dimensions of Diversity: The Impact of Visible and Invisible Identities .

This  virtual conference is hosted by Ohio University Southern and will take place on Sept. 20-24. This year’s keynote speaker is Dr. Elaine Richardson, author, artist, scholar and The Ohio State University Professor of Literacy Studies.

The Planning Committee welcomes proposals related to any dimension of diversity including, but not limited to: defining diversity and inclusion; building inclusive communities; addressing other aspects of diversity: religion, disabilities, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, conscious/unconscious bias, multiculturalism, gender, Appalachian culture, poverty, mental health, foster care, veterans, and access to higher education; strategies on engaging the campus and larger community in diversity education; or managing controversial issues on campus, in the classroom, or in the workplace.

The call for proposals will remain open until May 7. For more information, please visit our  Call for Proposals website or contact Robert Pleasant at pleasanr@ohio.edu .

This annual conference is presented by Ashland Community and Technical College, Marshall University (Includes Medical and Pharmacy School), Mountwest Community and Technical College, Morehead State University at Ashland, Ohio University Southern, Shawnee State University and University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College.

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