Enlightenment Series 2023-2024

Join us for courageous conversations designed to foster a culture of inclusive excellence at The University of South Florida. The scheduled workshops will focus on intersectional perspectives on current trends, with an awareness of how it impacts Black communities across the African Diaspora. Our goal is to create a space to reflect on the concrete ways that USF faculty and staff can embrace diverse perspectives, support equitable outcomes, and facilitate an inclusive environment where faculty, students, and staff can flourish. This collaborative virtual space is designed for both USF faculty and staff who would like to share their experiences and learn strategies that will promote inclusive excellence.

Schedule of Topics:

12 September 2023 - 2023 Laws and Policies Impacting Education: Implications on a Just and Inclusive Learning Environment

Facilitators: Dana Thompson Dorsey, Gerard Solis

10 October, 2023 - Me and My Money: Budget Model, Pay Equity, and Financial Well-being

Facilitators: Richard Sobieray, Angela Sklenka, Carlos Moreira

14 November, 2023 - Thank you for listening to me: Voices from students describing factors influencing Students’ Success and Resiliency

Facilitators: Nicole Luckett, Folshade Adenuga, Matthew Obrien

?12 December, 2023 - Mental Health: Supporting Healing, Hope, and Social and Emotional Growth

Facilitators: Diane Williams, Brianna Barnes- Harrington

16 January, 2024 - Systematic Approach to Support Strategic Growth and ONE USF: Reflecting on Theories of Change

Facilitators: Steven Tauber, Ruthmae Sears, Darren Gambrell

13 February, 2024 - Black History Month: Learning from the Past, Living in the Present, Looking towards the Future.

Facilitators: Julie Buckner Armstrong, Clara Buie, Cheryl Rodriguez

5 March 2024 - Mentorship: Providing Support, Development, and Advancement

Facilitators: Tangela Serls, Elizabeth Hordge-Freeman

9 April 2024 - It’s getting hot in here: Addressing Climate Change via Education, Research, and the Arts.

Facilitators: Frank Muller – Karger, Denise Davis-Cotton

7 May 2023 - The Importance of Community Engagement and Partnerships: Connecting with Tampa Bay and the Region

Facilitators: Eric Eisenberg, Mónica Lee Miranda, Walter Jennings