Welcome to Spring Conference 2014
Friday, May 2
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Lane Community College Main Campus
Life's Rich Palette - Our Students, Our Community, Our Lives
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Keynote: Jilma Meneses, Chief Diversity Officer, Portland State University
"Education and Empowerment"
While students of color make up over 30% of Oregon's total students, a population that continues to increase, the achievement gap has continued to persist. Those of us in academia are called to do our part by providing a safe, welcoming, and enriching learning environment for all students. Academia is a privilege that all students - no matter their socio-economic status or ethnic background - have earned through their hard work and willingness to learn. These same students deserve to be empowered by and through education. This empowerment will have a direct impact on both Oregon's future economy and social responsibility.