Lead With Unity, Act With Purpose
All events for the 2026 Presidential Symposium have concluded.
The annual Presidential Symposium is a capstone event that advances and facilitates ongoing public dialogue on diversity and inclusiveness among students, employees, and the community. The 2026 Presidential Symposium consisted of...
2026 Symposium Schedule
- Watch Keynote Livestream
- Moderated Discussion about the book G.R.O.W Towards Your Greatness
Watch Book Discussion Livestream
Faculty Led Workshops
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Going Beyond Grades: Using Assessment to Support Student Success
Rachel Ascione, PsyD
Senior Lecturer, Psychology
Faculty often encounter students whose academic performance does not align with their
ability or effort, with concerns frequently attributed to motivation or time management
rather than underlying cognitive, emotional, or learning factors. This workshop introduces
psychological assessment as an evidence-based tool for coordinated student support
across faculty, disability services, counseling centers, and academic support offices.
The session clarifies the role of assessment in higher education and offers practical
strategies and language for supporting students within appropriate professional boundaries.
Aligned with the conference theme “Lead with Unity, Act With Purpose,” the workshop emphasizes shared responsibility in supporting diverse learners.
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The Retooling of Betty Freidan
Marybeth Kuehnert
Senior Adjunct Lecturer, English
In this presentation, Senior Adjunct Lecturer Marybeth Kuehnert will discuss her paper titled, “The Retooling of Betty Freidan.” In this presentation, Marybeth will focus on the interconnectedness of empowerment and education of women and girls in the current age. Through this discussion, she will discuss the impact of literature from ground-breaking feminist works to modern young adult novels and the impact they have on the modern feminist message.
