The Office of Student Life is proud to announce the inaugural DreamSpeak Conference at Randolph-Macon College. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in this exciting learning experience. The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is partnering with the Office of Student Life to offer this unique opportunity. The DreamSpeak Conference will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 9:00 am - 12:00pm at Randolph-Macon College.
DreamSpeak is an intentional commitment to inclusion at Randolph-Macon College. Drawing together students, faculty, and staff members, this co-curricular conference will provide our community with the tools and abilities necessary to create an inclusive educational community. The DreamSpeak Conference, based on the successful student leadership conference, will provide intentional training, opportunities for engagement, and exploration of difference. Our overarching goal is that students who participate in the DreamSpeak Conference will be able to demonstrate an increased awareness of how attitudes, beliefs, behavior, and language can impact relationships int he Randolph-Macon Community.
| Time |
Event |
Location |
| 9:00 am |
Check-In/ Continental Breakfast |
Andrews Hall Lobby |
| 9:30 am |
Welcome/Keynote Address: Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities
"Break the Cycle: Be the Change" |
Andrews Hall Multi-Purpose Room |
| 10:30 am |
Break Out Session I |
Fox Hall |
| 11:15 am |
Break Out Session II |
Fox Hall |
| 12:00 pm |
Closing Remarks |
Andrews Hall Multi-Purpose Room |
There is no cost for Randolph-Macon College students, faculty, staff, or alumni. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact James McGhee at
jamesmcghee@rmc.edu or 804-752-7318.
Our keynote presenters will be the
Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) conducts programs that promote understanding and respect on ALL issues of diversity, for ALL age groups, ALL across Virginia.
Each year, Inclusive Communities leads educational programs, conferences, retreats, and workshops for thousands of youth, educators, community members, non-profit organizations, and corporate and business leaders. These events and experiences teach participants not simply to notice differences, but also to respect variety in race, religion, and culture. We deliver our message in schools, houses of worship, the community, and in the workplace.
Our organization traces its roots back to 1935 in Virginia. With a lengthy and rich history, we have been destined to change with the times, even as we work to change the times in which we live. Originally founded as the Virginia Region of the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities concluded our association with NCCJ in 2005 and joined with many of our fellow offices across the country to form the National Federation for Just Communities, a new movement fighting prejudice in all its forms.
The Randolph-Macon College Office of Student Life invites anyone interested in sharing their diversity and inclusion knowledge with students at Randolph-Macon College to submit a program proposal to be considered for presentation during the breakout sessions at the DreamSpeak Conference to be held on Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, VA.
How Do I Submit a Proposal?
Submitting a program proposal is incredibly easy. You will be contacted by a member of the conference committee to confirm receipt of your proposal and to arrange any special needs you may have for your presentation.
Questions?
If you have further questions, please feel free to contact James McGhee, Assistant Dean of Students, at 804-752-7266 or jamesmcghee@rmc.edu. You may also contact the Office of Student Life at 804-752-7318 or studentlife@rmc.edu. Thank you for giving of your time to share your skills and knowledge with our R-MC Community!