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Reframing Neurodiversity as a Social Justice Imperative in Higher Education

Tuesday, June 9 from 9:00am – 3:00pm

Reframing Neurodiversity as a Social Justice Imperative in Higher Education (Virtual Summit)

In this virtual summit, participants will engage in conversations about what is happening on their respective campus related to supporting neurodiverse students, faculty and staff. To that end, the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) at the University of San Diego will share stories and outcomes from a pilot project called: Neurodiversity Equity and Trauma Informed Approaches (NETA), a certificate program designed for Community College professionals who work closely with neurodiverse students with a special emphasis on the needs of men of color. We will end with a dialogue about current research and existing gaps.

Key Takeaways:

  • Discuss the importance of viewing neurodiversity as a social justice imperative in higher education.
  • Gain insights by sharing stories, successes and challenges of working with neurodiverse people in higher education.
  • Explore current research and gaps related to working with people who identify as neurodiverse.
  • Exchange best practice ideas for certificate programs and professional development to better equip faculty and staff to support neurodiverse students on college campuses.

Who Should Attend?

  • Higher education professionals (faculty, staff, counselors, administrators, and equity advocates) interested in advancing support for neurodiverse students, faculty, and staff
  • Researchers and practitioners committed to neurodiversity, access, and inclusion in higher education.

Click here to register!

Meet Our Presenters

Dr. Niki Elliott

Director, Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN)

University of San Diego

Dr. Sylvia Mac

Associate Director, Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN)

University of San Diego

Dr. Cheryl Getz

Assistant Director, Higher Education Professional Certifications

University of San Diego

Dr. Nicole Weekes

Professor of Neuroscience

Pomona College

Dr. Hugo Garcia

Associate Professor, Department of Leadership Studies

University of San Diego

Star Rivera-Lacey, Ph.D.

Deputy Chancellor & Provost

Riverside Community College District

Dr. DeVon Lamar Scott

Director, Disability Resource Center/Personal Counseling Center

Canada College

Dr. Marilyn Harvey

Dean, Business ~ Technology ~ Entrepreneurship Adult Education Non-Credit Career Services

Mt. Jacinto College, Menifee Campus

Victoria Kerba Miller

Dean of Student Affairs

San Diego Mesa College

Travis Nichols

Men’s Basketball Head Coach & Assistant Professor, Exercise Science

San Diego Mesa College

Dr. Khalia Ii

Leadership Coach, Scholar and Facilitator

University of San Diego

Michelle Natividad Stein

Adjunct Professor

Southwestern College & San Diego City College

Important Information

Fee: $30 - those who pay will have access to the recording of the virtual summit until August 31
Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm (pacific time)