Events | Diversity Leadership Development Initiative

Resources

A list of campus resources of interest that are related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is available on the Diversity at Stony Brook website.

Higher Education Resources

Diversity Issues in Higher Education

Chronicle of Higher Education

Inside Higher Ed

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA)

American College Personnel Administrators (ACPA)

Webinars On Demand: Learning at Your Leisure

Each of the webinars below focuses on different DEIB topics that may be of interest to you. To view, click on the program title.

Upcoming Programs

Breaking Barries: Black Men and Mental Health Pt. 2
This session will explore how stress, racial trauma, and the pressures of professional environments affect both mental and physical well-being. Participants will gain insights into the physiological and psychological toll of these experiences, and how they can manifest in everyday life.
Sponsor: American Association of Blacks in Higher Education
Speakers: Dr. Kamal Wright-Cunningham, George Washington University; Dr. Ajita M. Robinson, George Washington University
Air Date: 09/20/2024
Working with NeurodiverseStudentson College Campuses
In our ever-evolving educational landscape, it is imperative for college educators to cultivate inclusive environments and including those who are neurodivergent. Effectively working with neurodivergent students not only enhances their college experience but also fosters a more equitable and enriching environment for all. This virtual professional learning opportunity will provide staff with comprehensive insights and practical strategies to better understand, support, and empower neurodivergent students in Residence Life, Counseling settings, Student Life offices, Activities, Academic Support, Peer Mentors and all Staff offices.
Sponsor: Student Affairs.com
Speakers: Dr. Jane Thierfeld Brown, 0 Columbia University
Air Date: 9/26/2024
The Future of Higher Education: Implications for Student Affairs
As we are all acutely aware (or should be), the paradigm is changing rapidly in higher education, driven by several still-evolving realities. These include shifting demographics with significant implications for enrollments, the continued impact of social media, the revolutionary technological innovations surrounding AI, remote delivery of services, and a volatile political landscape that questions the inherent value of higher education as a societal asset. Add to the mix cultural considerations, the growing need for mental health services, vocational/occupational realities, and economic uncertainties and you have a perfect storm whose implications for the student affairs profession are only now beginning to be understood. Join us for a frank, transparent, and evidence-based interactive webinar experience in which we dissect where we currently are and where we are likely to be in 10-15 years.
Sponsor: Student Affairs.com
Speakers: Dr. Aaron W. Hughey, Northern Illinois University
Air Date: Tuesday, October 15th, 2024,1:00PM-2:00PM
Working with International Students
Supporting international students can be a challenge. In this session, we will discuss what kinds of on-campus supports are crucial to an international student’s success, what challenges to they have to face that domestic students do not, and what can faculty/staff do to support them.
Sponsor: SUNY Center for Professional Development
Speakers: Tricia Tierney, University of Buffalo
Air Date: Friday, October 18th, 2024, 12:00PM-1:00PM
Meeting the Needs of Undocumented Students
How can we support undocumented students in our colleges? During this webinar, we will discuss what concerns undocumented students may have that other students do not as well as types of supports that are crucial. We will also talk about possible community resources that could be helpful.
Sponsor: SUNY Center for Professional Development
Speakers: Dr. Laura Anker, Stony Brook University
Air Date: Friday, December 6th, 2024, 12:00PM-1:00PM

Past Programs

Interventions to Building Inclusive College Campuses to Promote Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being
A discussion on how higher education institutions can build structures and policies to promote the best possible mental health outcomes for students, faculty and staff by fostering an importance of college community with inclusivity and belonging.
Sponsor: The Steve Fund and American Council on Education (ACE)
Speakers: Dr. Carlota Ocampo, Trinity Washington University; Dr. Batsirai Bvunzawabaya, University of Pennsylvania; Dr. David Rivera, Queens College
Aired: 08/30/2023
Women in Leadership and Their Well-Being
This webinar discussed the multitude of obstacles that professionals face in the workplace of higher education. The purpose of this conversation was to provide women with the tools to maintain a better or healthier work-life balance to best support their well-being.
Sponsor: American Council on Education (ACE)
Speakers: Dr. Kim Lee, University of Georgia; Dr. Jann L. Joseph, Georgia Gwinnett College; Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, Georgia Southern University; Dr. Barabara Gellman Danley,University of Oklahoma
Aired: 10/05/2023
Women in Higher Education Leadership on Lived Experiences and Lessons Learned
Participants speak about the book, Women in Higher Education C-Suite: Diverse Executive Profiles written by Dr. Lisa Mednick Takami, and discuss critical skillsets needed to navigate professional challenges, personal experiences, and motivational stories from their careers to advance women in higher education.
Sponsor: American Council on Education (ACE)
Speakers: Kim Lee, Dr. Jann L. Joseph, Dr. Erika Endrijonas, Dr. Becky R. Petitt, Dr. Lisa Mednick Takami
Aired: 08/28/2024
You Good, Sis? Saving Our Sista's (SOS) Mental Health
Too often, Black women are unsupported and forgotten in academic and corporate environments. Indeed our labor takes center stage in service to organizations and institutions that persistently fail to recognize our humanity. One of the best ways for Black women to navigate these spaces is by demonstrating care for each other and simply asking, “You good Sis?” In this session, a panelists of mental health experts will share their wisdom to encourage Black women to care for themselves, to check on one another, and to breathe.
Sponsor: American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE)
Speakers: Dr. Lori Patton Davis, Indiana University; Dr. Mary Howard-Hamilton, North Carolina State University
Aired: 02/09/2024
Navigate the Higher Ed Journey for First-Generation Students
This session will help the audience understand and address the unique needs of first-generation students in higher education, explore the challenges these students often face, and delve into the effective strategies for providing the support and resources necessary for their academic and personal success.
Sponsor: SUNY Center for Professional Development
Speakers: Karima Legette, Binghamton University
Aired: 02/09/2024
Serving Veterans and Military Affiliated Students - STARS Program
The Supporting Transitioning and Returning Service Members (STARS) Project provides a research-based, timely, and sustainable professional development program regarding military-connected students. STARS is a fully transferable program and applicable to all institutions of higher education.
Sponsor: SUNY Center for Professional Development
Speakers: Holly Wheeler, Capella University; and Eric Wheeler
Aired: 02/23/2024
Understand and Support the Adult Learner
This session addresses the distinctive challenges faced by adult learners and discuss strategies for engaging and supporting this demographic.
Sponsor: SUNY Center for Professional Development
Speakers:Rochelle Duncan; Dr. Carol Meyer, University at Albany; Susan Warner,Roberts Wesleyan University
Aired:03/08/2024
Create Inclusive Spaces for LGBTQ* Student Success
This session will discuss strategies to engage and support LGBTQ* students on your campus.
Sponsor: SUNY Center for Professional Development
Speakers: Emily Olson; Kyle Ouimet,SUNY Oneonta
Aired: 04/05/2024

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