Convening Agenda
Wednesday, February 28th - Friday, March 1st
All times are Central Time (CT).
Day 1
Wednesday,
February 28th
Lunch & Welcome
12:30 - 2:00 PM
Collective Impact in Action: Lessons From New Orleans
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Session Description
As a diverse state, Louisiana provides an interesting and compelling case study for the network’s work. Hear from a cross-sector panel of local leaders who will share their combined efforts to eliminate inequities and advance social justice for minoritized people there.
Moderator: Ed Smith Lewis, UNCF
Panelists:
Judy Reese Morse, President, Urban League of Louisiana
Beverly Wright, Founder and Executive Director, Deep South Center for Environmental Justice
C. Reynold Verret, President of Xavier University of Louisiana
Barbara Crain-Major, Author and Activist
Break
3:00 - 3:20 PM
Network Jeopardy
3:20 - 3:50 PM
Session Description
How much do you know about HEEN? Test your network knowledge and learn something new in this fun, informative activity. Of course, it wouldn’t be a game show without prizes!
Leading in Higher Ed: A Conversation With Commissioner Kim Hunter Reed
3:50 - 4:50 PM
Session Description
As the only woman in the country currently to have served as a higher education leader in multiple states, Kim Hunter Reed, Louisiana's Commissioner of Higher Education, can provide valuable perspective for the network. Listen to a conversation between Commissioner Reed and Yolanda Watson Spiva as they discuss challenges and promising signs related to equitable attainment.
Closing
4:50 - 5:00 PM
Reception With Dillard Gospel Choir Performance
6:30 - 7:00 PM
Dinner
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Day 2
Thursday,
February 29th
Breakfast
7:45 - 8:45 AM
Welcome
9:00 - 9:15 AM
Network Update: Look Back, Look Ahead
9:15 - 10:00 PM
Session Description
As the network enters its third year, we’ll do a quick recap of what we’ve accomplished and dive into the network’s current health and opportunities.
And…Action!!
10:00 - 10:30 AM
Session Description
We’ll explore the Action Sequence that’s designed to drive the work of our task groups toward clear strategies and activities that the whole network will help to lead, support, and amplify.
Break
10:30 - 10:50 AM
Our Priorities: Transfer Task Group Update & Action Planning
10:50 AM - 12:20 PM
Session Description
Task Group Leads Tania LaViolet and Molly McGuire will share an update from the Equity in Transfer and Credit Recognition task group. Through large group discussion and small group brainstorming, we’ll identify strategies and tactics to develop an action agenda.
Lunch
12:20 -1:20 PM
Speed Dating: HEEN Edition
1:20 - 2:05 PM
Session Description
Get to know your fellow network members, speed dating style! Match with members who are new or less familiar to your organization for quick, enlightening downloads.
Break
2:05 - 2:25 PM
Leading in Higher Ed: A Conversation With President Berenecea Johnson Eanes
2:25 - 3:10 PM
Session Description
Berenecea Johnson Eanes was recently appointed to serve as president of California State University, Los Angeles, becoming the university's first female president. President Eanes will sit down with Amelia Parnell to talk about her experiences as an institutional leader.
Break
3:10 - 3:30 PM
Our Priorities: Data Use to Improve Career Outcomes Task Group Update & Action Planning
3:30 - 5:00 PM
Session Description
Task Group Leads Alexandria Radford and Diane Cheng will share an update from the Date Use to Improve Career Outcomes task group. Through large group discussion and small group brainstorming, we’ll identify strategies and tactics to develop an action agenda.
Closing & Group Photo
5:00 - 5:15 PM
Day 3
Friday,
March 1st
Breakfast
7:30 - 8:45 AM
The Equity Backlash: Understanding the Current Climate
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Session Description
Anti-DEI legislation is being proposed and implemented in a growing number of states. Hear directly from institutional leaders, students, and HEEN organizations on how this legislation has impacted their work and students’ experiences on campus.
Moderator: Terry Brown
Panelists:
Jeremy Young, Pen America
Willie Smith, Chancellor, Baton Rouge Community College
Kay Pierce Trent, Student, West Texas A&M
Break
10:00 - 10:10 AM
The Equity Backlash: How Do We Respond?
10:10-11:30 PM
Session Description
Review HEEN’s current work in response to anti-DEI legislation and engage in large and small group discussions on where the network is best poised for impact on this important issue.
Break
11:30 - 11:50 PM
UnConference: What’s on the Horizon for Higher Ed?
11:50 - 12:35 PM
Session Description
We’ll end the convening with space for open dialogue about ideas that bubble up during the gathering, as well as emerging issues related to racial equity in higher education that the network should consider as it develops new workstreams and activities.