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Monday, June 13

MI-ACE Conference Day 1 - - Sponsored by Wayne County Community College District
9:00am-6:00pmMI-ACE Conference Registration Exhibit and Vendor Area Open
8:45am-9:30amExecutive Continental Breakfast (at Showcase)
Roundtable Networking Opportunity
Rooms: Crystal/Onyx
1. Diversity and Inclusion, Understanding Your Role & Identity
Presenter: Marlanna Landeros, M.S.W - University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Program Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Student Programs, Division of Public Safety & Security, Adjunct Faculty, School of Social Work
2. Human Resources vs. Everybody
Presenter: Joi Cunningham, J.D. - Oakland University, Vice President, Human Resources
3. Programing in a Post-COVID culture 
Presenter: Stephanie Lee, Ed.D. - Oakland University, Administrative Associate, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
4. Mindfulness
Presenter: Michelle Loyd-Paige, Ph.D. - Calvin University, Executive Associate to the President for Diversity and Inclusion 
5. Current issue in Higher Education: Enrollment Challenges 
Presenter: Kim Hurns, D.M. - Washtenaw Community College, Executive Vice President for Instruction & Academic Affairs 
6. Faculty Focus 
Presenter: Michelle R. Silva, Ph.D. - University of Michigan-Flint, Lecturer IV, Department of Language & Communication
7.  Got GRIT? Being Resilient in the Workplace
Presenter: Tonya Bailey, Ph.D. - Lansing Community College, Chief Diversity Officer
8.Multiple Creative Conversations 
9:30 -9:45 amNetworking Break (Speed Mentoring) and Exhibit Area
9:45 – 10 amConference Welcome
  Rooms:  Crystal/Onyx
Presenters: Conference Co-Hosts & President, and State Chair
  Dayna Davis, PL - College for Creative Studies, Program Manager, Entertainment Arts Department
  Deirdre Young, D.D.S., M.H.S.A. - College for Creative Studies, Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant Dean for Institutional  Equity & Inclusion
  Host Institution – President Don Tuski, Ph.D., College for Creative Studies
  State Chair - Linda Logan, Ph.D., Olivet College, VP & Chief Inclusion Officer
10:00- 10:45amPlenary Session - Keynote
Rooms:  Crystal/Onyx
Presenters: Faye Nelson, Director, Michigan Programs, W.K. Kellogg Foundation
10:45am – 11:00amNetworking Break (Speed Mentoring) and Exhibit Area
11:00-12:00pmPlenary Session - Town Hall 
Rooms:  Sap/Ruby/Opal/Garnet

Presenter: Nikita Murry, Ph.D., Director of Diversity Education, Central Michigan University
Title: Mental Health Strategies for a More Resilient You

Description: This interactive session is designed to engage participants in conversations about maintaining healthy strategies that will encourage resilience during challenging times. 

Public Policy Initiative Luncheon - Sponsored by Dr. MaryLee Davis, Leadership Solutions Group
12:00pm-1:45pmLunch & Plenary Session
Public Policy Pioneer Recognition
Public Policy Keynote Address 
Public Policy Recognition 
Rooms:  Crystal/Onyx
1:45pm – 2:00pmNetworking and Vendor Exhibits/Break
2:00pm -2:45pmPlenary Session- Lightning Talks 
Rooms:  Sap/Ruby/Opal/Garnet
Moderator:  Betty D. Dennis, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, Director, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Faculty Specialist, College of Health and Human Services
Topics
Enhancing Your Institutional Committee Involvement
Michelle Southward, MA, MSA, Oakland University, Director, Academic Advising and Student Services  
(Re)Imagining the Superwoman
For so many women of color having a Superwoman work ethic is considered a badge of honor. However, that badge of honor may be costly to their well-being. While research on women of color in the academy often underscores barriers and adversity they face, few studies examine the health disparities related to race and gender related stressors in the workplace. Using Superwoman Schema as a conceptual framework and a lens of analysis, this Lightning Talk will provide an overview of challenges faced by Superwomen and provide tips on how to manage well-being and (Re) imagine the Superwoman
Chastity Gaither-DeVoe, Ph.D, Michigan State University, University Innovation, Alliance Fellow. Office of the Provost, Undergraduate Education 
2:45- 3:00pmNetworking Break and Exhibit Area
3:00pm -3:40pmPlenary Session
Rooms: Platinum Ballrooms (Copper, Garnet, Gold, Silver, Bronze, etc.)
Diversity and Inclusion, Understanding your Role & Identity
Room:  Amethyst 
Presenter: Marlanna Landeros, M.S.W., University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Program Manager, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Student Programs, Division of Public Safety & Security / Adjunct Faculty, School of Social Work
Human Resources vs. Everybody 
Room:  Copper
Presenter: Stephanie Lee, Ed.D., 
Oakland University, Vice President, Human Resources
Programming in a Post-COVID Culture
Room:  Bronze
Presenter: Stephanie Lee, Ed.D.- Oakland University, Administrative Associate, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
4. Mindfulness
Room: Granite
Presenter: Michelle Loyd-Paige, Ph.D. - Calvin College, Executive Associate to the President for Diversity and Inclusion 
5.Current Issue in Higher Education: Enrollment Challenges
Room:  Gold
Presenter: Kim Hurns, D.M. - Washtenaw Community College, Executive Vice President for Instruction & Academic Affairs 
6. Faculty Focus
Room:  Silver 
Presenter: Michelle R. Silva, Ph.D. - University of Michigan-Flint, Lecturer IV, Department of of Language & Communication
7. Women Leaders of Color in Community Colleges: New Research, Same Challenges
 Room:  Emerald 
Presenters: Jodie Beckley, Ph.D - Schoolcraft College, Director, Personal & Professional Learning 
CharMaine Hines, Ed.D. - Vice Chancellor, Academic Accountability and Policy, Wayne County Community College District
8.  Got GRIT? Being resilient in the workplace
Rooms:  Sap/Ruby/Opal/Garnet
Presenter:  Tonya Bailey, Ph.D. - Lansing Community College, Chief Diversity Officer
3:40 pm - 3:50 pmNetworking Break (Speed Mentoring) and Exhibit Area
3:50-3:55pmClosing Remarks
Rooms:  Crystal/Onyx
4:00pm – 5:00 p.m.IR meeting
Room:  Gold 
5:00p.m. -6:00 p.m.Connection Reception and Entertainment
Rooms:  Crystal/Onyx

Tuesday, June 14

MI-ACE Conference Day 2

8:00am-4:00pmMI-ACE Conference Registration Exhibit and Vendor Area Open
8:00am - 9::00amNetworking Breakfast (Hyatt Place) Reception Area 
9:00-945 amConference Welcome
Presenters: Conference Co-Hosts, President, & State Chair Dayna Davis, PL College for Creative Studies, Program Manager, Entertainment Arts Department

Deirdre Young, D.D.S., M.H.S.A. - College for Creative Studies, Chief Diversity Officer and Assistant Dean for Institutional Equity & Inclusion
Host Institution – President Don Tuski, Ph.D., College for Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan
State Chair – Linda Logan, Ph.D., Olivet College, VP & Chief Inclusion Officer
Institutional Representative Award
9:45am – 10amNetworking Break
10am – 10:45Plenary Session – Presidential Speaker
Rooms:  Sap/Ruby/Opal/Garnet
Keynote Address – President Stephanie Bulger, Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon
10:45am – 11: 35amPlenary Session – President’s Leadership Panel
Rooms:  Sap/Ruby/Opal/Garnet
Moderator:  Christine M. Hammond, Ph.D. - Past President, Mid Michigan Community College
President Panel
President Stephanie Bulger, Lane Community College, Eugene, Oregon
President Stacy Young, Montcalm Community College, Sidney, Michigan
President Don Tuski, College of Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan
President Kent MacDonald, Northwood University, Midland, Michigan
11:35am – 11:40amNetworking Break

Distinguished Women Award Ceremony- Sponsored by Jacqueline D. Taylor Ph.D. / Pondera Leadership Consulting

11:40am -1:00pmLunch and Distinguished Women Award Ceremony
Rooms:  Crystal/Onyx
1:00pm - 1:15pm

Networking Break - Sponsored by Claudia Douglas, Ph.D. - Emerita Vice Provost & Professor, Central Michigan University

1:15-2:00pmPlenary Session – Focus on International Women’s Resilience
 Rooms:  Sap/Opal/Ruby/Garnet
Title:  Do Not Take It For Granted
Mamiko Reeves, Ed.D, - Associate Vice President of Free Market Partnership and International Programs, Northwood University
Manizha Wafeq - President and Co-Founder of the Afghanistan Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AWCCI)
2:00pm - 2:10pmNetworking Break

Educational Breakout Session - Sponsored by Olivet College 
Linda Logan, Ph.D., VP & Chief Inclusion Officer
2:10pm – 3:pmEducational Breakout Sessions
Platinum Rooms  
Sessions A – Fish Bowl Conversations on Leadership
Room:  Gold
Moderator: Kimberly Hurns, DM - Past State Chair, Washtenaw Community College 
Title: DWA Awardee Panel on Leadership 
Session Description:The DWA Awardee Panelists will share insights about leadership including how to share their voice and make it heard, how they dealt with the stresses of the past year on campus and with employees, and the importance of collaboration. Attendees can ask specific questions about their leadership approach or concerns.
Sessions B – Fish Bowl Conversations on the Concept of Thriving
 Room:  Granites
Presenter:  Connie Tingson-Gatuz, Ph.D. -State Chair-Elect, Associate Vice President, Student Life, University of Michigan 
Title:  What Does It Take to Thrive?

Session Description: Attendees will engage in a mindful exercise for the purpose of igniting a thriving mindset.  Based on 30 years in higher education and national facilitation of leadership development curriculum, the speaker will share impactful strategies to thrive as a whole person leader.
Sessions C – Fish Bowl Conversations on Belonging and Well-Being
Room:  Bronze
Presenters:
Linda Logan PhD. - State Chair, Vice President and Chief Inclusion Officer, Olivet College
Robin Luckadoo Chadderdon, LPC - Director of Counseling, Health and Wellness, Olivet College
Title: The Importance of Belonging and Wellness in the Workplace

Session Description:Panelist will share insights about belonging and well-beings and why it is an essential part of diversity inclusion and equity. The session will also address how belonging impacts a person’s quality of life, authenticity, and wellness in the workplace.   Attendees can ask specific questions about the importance of belonging and well-being.
Sessions D – Fish Bowl Conversations for Young Professional
Room:  Copper
Facilitator: CharMaine Hines, Ed.D. - Vice Chancellor, Academic Accountability and Policy, MI-ACE Institutional Representative, Wayne County Community College District
Panelists
Cora M. Payne, Ed.D. - Associate Dean, Regional Program Planning, Northwest Campus, Wayne County Community College District; 
Diana Rosario Flyn - MAOM, Dean of Eastern Campus, Wayne County Community College District  
Tammy Anderson, Ed.D. - Associate Vice Chancellor, District Student Services Division, Wayne County Community College District
Ashley Storai, M.S.P.M. - Associate Dean, District Educational Affairs Division, Wayne County Community College District
Title: Working the Net to Boost Your Career

Session Description:A panel comprised of young professionals who are part of the WCCCD MI-ACE Campus Collaborative "tell their stories" of what the Network means to them and how they have benefitted from their participation in Network activities. They will also share their goals for moving into senior-level leadership positions and how MI-ACE can serve as a resource. 
Session E – MI ACE Senior Level Leadership Development Job Shadow Committee Panel Presentation
Room:  Silver
Presenters:
Michelle Hunt Bruner - Senior Director, Student Academic Success, Wayne State University
Andrea Beach, Ph.D.- Associate Dean, College of Education and Human Development, Western Michigan University
Marlene Kowalski Braun, Ph.D. - Associate Vice President for Inclusion and Equity, Grand Valley State University
Nancy M. Giardina, Ed.D. - Professor of Movement Science & Past Vice Provost for Student Success, Grand Valley State University
Title:Celebrating 6 Years of the MI ACE Senior Level Leadership Development Job Shadow Program: Explore Your Leadership Aspirations

Session Description:This session will provide you with professional development information regarding the MI ACE prestigious leadership development program for women in higher education.  If you aspire to move from mid-level career positions to serving in higher level positions within institutions, come hear how this program can help you reach your goals.  Hear from 2021-22 Mentee participants and Mentors regarding the value of this program.  We are in the 6th year of the program to help lift women higher!
3:00pm-3:30 pmConference Wrap-up – Evaluations – Next Year’s Conference Host
Rooms:  Crystal/Onyx