We invite you to a 2-hour discussion that seeks to provide an overview of the different states’ contexts and provide space for us to begin to strategize about how to support each other across state lines and prepare for the upcoming political agendas that are sure to impact us all.

This professional development experience will be open to all community college presidents and association leaders. Each presentation will be followed by breakout sessions. 

• Presentation on the Current Legislation Across the County and Likely National Approaches in the Next 5 Years 
• History of the Intersections of Politics and Higher Education as they Pertain to DEI 
• Current Legislation’s Common Language and What it Means 
• Coalition Building and Next Steps 
• Wrap-up