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Virtual Workshops and Posters

FWCA VIRTUAL SCHEDULE

  • DearDepartmentChair
    April Langley, Ph.D. | University of South Carolina
  • Having the Seat, Bringing the Table: Afrocentric Techniques to Address Imposterism of Black Women Faculty at Predominantly White Institutions
    Dr. Carla Roberson, LAC, NCC | John Brown University
  • Mañana Será Bonito: Or maybe not. Reflections on wellness, practice and advocacy in the academy
    Catalina Ortiz, Ed.D. | Triton College
    Kasmrinh Faulkner, B.S. | UIC
  • Brown Girls Heal: Mentoring Young Ladies of Color with the T.R.I.P.P.I.N.G. method
    Kem Smith, Ed.D., MFA, M.A., BBA; Sherri Nicholson | Ferguson Florissant School District
  • Mindful Notetaking to Empower You in Love, Play and Work
    Danielle Cooper, Ph.D., CPP | University of New Haven
  • Soft Life: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Strategies
    Shandra McDonald | University of Georgia
  • Transforming from a Victim to a Flourisher: Addressing Microaggressions with the Identity Capital
    Emra Woldearegay | University of Oregon
  • Are you covered? A critical quilting praxis that utilizes a strategic networking and mentoring model for the advancement of faculty of color
    Julia Lynch, Ed.D. | University of North Carolina Wilmington
  • “I’m Tired of Black Excellence”: How to Counter Toxic Over Achievement
    Jasmine Roberts-Crews | The Ohio State University
  • “We Got You!”- How A Group of Women of Color Found Their Homeplace in an Online Social Justice Ph.D. Progras
    Colleen Dorsey-Burrell; Reka C. Barton; Tanaisha Coleman; Cecilia Valenzuela | University of San Diego
  • A Department Chair’s Journey: Navigating the Role Through Silos, Ambiguity, and Uncertainty in a Predominantly White Institution
    Chantelle Renaud-Grant, Ph.D. | University of North Georgia
  • Build a “Career Portfolio” Not a “Career Path”
    Ronicka Briscoe, Ph.D. | Winning on the Road, LLC
  • Double Consciousness: Two Warring Roles in One Ivory Tower
    Janée Kelly, M.Ed.; Heather Burton, Ph.D. | Case Western Reserve University
  • Each One Reach One - Supporting Online Faculty Women of Color
    Teresa Leary Handy, Ed.D. | University of Arizona Global Campus
  • Ebony Ascension: Career Trajectory Planning for BIPOC Women Aspiring Higher Educational Administration
    Nuchelle Chance, Ph.D. | Fort Hays State University
    Kellie M. Dixon, Ed.D. | Baylor University
    Mia D. Johnson, Ph.D. | Ivy Tech Community College
  • From Researcher to Recognized: Building Your National Reputation and Mastering Academic Personal Branding
    Jasmine Abrams, Ph.D. | Yale University
  • Mentor-shape: Exploring the Mentoring Relationships of Black Female Doctoral Students
    S. Rasheem, Ph.D. | Morgan State University
  • Our Experiences, Our Stories, Our Voices: NOT your superwomen
    Jerrica V. Ampadu, Ph.D., RN; Kimberly Carter, Ph.D., MSW; Venessa A. Brown, Ph.D. | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
  • Running on empty: The impact of family caregiving on women of color in academia
    Ashmi Desai | San Francisco State University
    Hoa N Nguyen | Valdosta State University
  • Surviving to Thriving: Cultivating Self-Care and Resilience in Early Career Academia
    Kristina Santory, M.S., RN, CNECL, CV-BC, CNRN | University of Rochester
    Tanya Morris | Mercy University
  • Teaching Your Wildest Dreams: Constructing Courses That Advance Social Justice
    Bahiyyah Muhammad, Ph.D. | Howard University
  • The Impact of Color and Criticism of Course Evaluations in Academia
    Dr. Carmela Daniels, DSW, LISW-S | Dr. Carmela Daniels and Associates
    Dr. Ebony Speakes-Hall | Dr. Ebony Speakes-Hall & Associates, LLC
    Dr. Dana Harley | Dr. Dana Harley, LLC
    Shawnieka Pope | Miami University
    De'Asia Thompson | Rise Counseling Group
  • The Strong Black Woman Administrator… Can She Rest?
    Chenelle Boatswain | CSB Consulting Services
  • Mindset Shift: Pitch Your Work to the Media with Confidence
    Dawn Michelle Hardy | The Literary Lobbyist
  • “Tell the Story”: Nurturing the Academic Writer in You!
    Dana A. Gathers, Ph.D. | Marist College
  • Contemplating New Paths: Should You Leave Academia?
    Aurora Chang, Ph.D. | Academic Life Simplified
  • Resilience, Resistance, and Reimagination: Lessons from WOC faculty at Rural PWUIs
    Claudia Da Silva Carvalho, Ph.D.; Medhavi Ambardar, Ph.D. | Fort Hays State University

All times are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Schedule subject to change without notice.

THURSDAY, April 11th

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Dr. Aurora Chang, Reset Session
Virtual ONLY / Zoom Meeting

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Virtual Happy Hour - Meet other FWCA virtual participants during this facilitated conversation.
Virtual / Zoom Meeting

FRIDAY, April 12th

9:00AM – 12:00PM
Official Conference Welcome Connecting, Supporting and Empowering Ourselves
Livestream

12:00PM – 7:00PM 
On Demand Workshops and Virtual Posters become available
Workshops and Posters will be available through May 2024.

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Featured Scholar Author: Stephanie Adams (Dear Department Chair)

7:30 PM – 8:30 PM 
Keynote with Opening Keynote Speaker Cherríe Moraga
Livestream

8:30 PM – 9:00 PM 
Keynote Reflection / Facilitated Conversation
Virtual / Zoom Meeting

SATURDAY, April 13th

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Featured Scholar Author: Dr. Victoria Reyes (Academic Outsider: Stories of Exclusion and Hope)
Livestream

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Scholars Conversation Reflection / Facilitated Conversation

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Break

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Networking Session
Virtual / Zoom Meeting

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Break

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Keynote with Dr. Menah Pratt
Livestream

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Keynote Reflection / Facilitated Conversation
Virtual / Zoom Meeting

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
On Demand Workshops and On Demand Posters
On Demand

7:15 PM – 8:00 PM
Awards and Cultural Café
Livestream

SUNDAY, April 14th

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Keynote with Dr. Gabrielle Tayac
Livestream

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Keynote Reflection / Facilitated Conversation
Virtual / Zoom Meeting

10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Pathways to Leadership Panel featuring Dr. Mariam Lam, Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, Dr. Veronica Terriquez, and Dr. Mari Castañeda
Livestream

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Closing Remarks with Dr. Menah Pratt
Livestream

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Conference Reflection / Facilitated Conversation
Virtual / Zoom Meeting

1:00 PM – 7:00 PM
On Demand Workshops and Virtual Posters
On Demand