Anti-Bias & Cultural Awareness Program Speaker Series: Introduction to Inclusion in Higher Educational Settings by Amer Ahmed

In recent years, higher education professionals and faculty have been challenged to cultivate more inclusive environments on campus. This interactive workshop will introduce skills and competencies to strengthen inclusive practices for both faculty as well as administrators. Through key concepts and experiential activities, participants will engage in foundational principles of equity and inclusion in order to harness the benefits of an increasingly diverse campus environment.

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Amer F. Ahmed, Ed.D. is the Founder and CEO of AFA Diversity Consulting, LLC, a consulting practice dedicated to enhancing the development of organizations through leadership, professional development, assessment, and strategic change. In addition he currently serves as Executive Director of Equity and Inclusivity and Co-Chief Diversity Officer at Dickinson College and is a member of SpeakOut: Institute for Democratic Education. Dr. Ahmed’s approach is grounded in social justice and commitment to community. He is the host of “The Eclectic Inclusion Podcast”, and has been featured in media such as MSNBC, documentary film, and other national press outlets. He also has keynoted prominent conferences including the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE) in Higher Education, the Global Engagement in the Liberal Arts Conference, and the Society for Intercultural Education (SIETAR) Conference.

Date: 11/06/20
Time: 10:00am
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Contact: Office for Faculty Success
Email: Faculty.Success@unt.edu
Phone: 940-565-3987