2024-2025 PROGRAMS
All events are subject to change. Please check the DLDI Calendar of Events for updates.
All programs are open to members of the Division of Student Affairs.
Fall 2024
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
DLDI Fall Mixer & New Staff Welcome
The Shore Club (SAC 169)
Please RSVP here by October 7th.
Join your colleagues for socializing and networking in a relaxing atmosphere with
music and light refreshments. All Student Affairs professionals, including our newest
colleagues, are invited to this gathering to get acquainted and learn more about the
Division of Student Affairs Diversity Leadership Development Initiative (DLDI). A delicious assortment of refreshments will be available. Giveaways included. Please
wear your name badge. Hosted by the DLDI Advisory Team of the Student Affairs DI3
Committee. All are welcome to attend.Please RSVP here by October 7th.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
Student Affairs DLDI Holiday Hangout
The Shore Club (SAC 169)
Season's Greetings, Season's Eating! You are invited to join your colleagues as we
celebrate the Holidays. The DLDI Team will host an afternoon of relaxation and fun.
There will be music, karaoke, games, and assorted holiday refreshments. Come join
us! All are welcome! Save the date! Check back in November for RSVP form.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13
DLDI Spring Mixer & Networking Event
The Shore Club (SAC 169)
A time for socializing and networking in a relaxing atmosphere with music and light
refreshments. All Student Affairs professionals, including our newest colleagues,
are invited to this gathering to get acquainted with and learn more about DLDI's plans
to "Bring the Spring!" Raffles for giveaways included. Hosted by the DLDI Advisory
Team. Open to all Student Affairs members. Save the date! Check back in January for RSVP form.
Past Programs
| The Myth of Meritocracy and Higher Education Facilitator: Usama Shaikh, EdD, Assistant Chief Diversity Officer Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Intercultural Initiatives; Stony Brook University |
| My Career Aspirations and Belonging Facilitator: Christina Vargas, MS, Chief Diversity Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, Suffolk County Community College Faculty, Higher Education Administration Program, School of Professional Development |
|
DLDI Coffee and Conversations Meet-up |
| DLDI Coffee and Conversations Meet-up Discussion Topic: African American/Black Women Leaders in Higher Education. What's Going on? Facilitator: Cheryl Chambers, EdD, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Divison of Student Affairs, Stony Brook University |