Detroit, MI 48226
23rd Annual Equity in the Classroom Conference
Hosted by Wayne State University
Atheneum Suite Hotel
Detroit, Michigan
April 7‐9, 2013
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Theme: “Building Empowerment and Excellence in Education”
Recommended Topics for the Workshops and Poster Session
Monday, April 8 and Tuesday April 9, 2013
Empowerment
Issues and concerns regarding the recruitment and retention of underrepresented populations in higher education and addressing the educational needs of the homeless and foster children. Other topics include the Dream Act, community organizing, access to healthcare, and reducing violence in our communities.
Excellence in Education
Inclusion and accessibility, collaborative learning, technology innovations, universal design of instruction, learning communities, best practices, and recruitment and retention strategies.
Professional Development
Former KCP Future Faculty recipients, publishing in academia, advancing in higher education, and securing grants and funding.
View here for proposal details and format: http://coe.wayne.edu/as/temp/equity_conference_2013_-_request_for_proposals.pdf
Proposals due by January 25, 2013
Proposals may be submitted online at: http://specialevents.wayne.edu/equityconference/proposals.php
This conference is sponsored by the King‐Chavez‐Parks Initiative, 15 public and four private universities, and GEAR UP Michigan!