April Lunch & Learn: Maintaining Commitment to Equity & Mission in a Polarized Context

Join us for an Equity Conversation Lunch & Learn, online on Wednesday, April 16 from Noon to 1:00 PM

At a time when government and media are scrutinizing and limiting academic freedom and higher education institutional autonomy, campus leaders need tactics and strategies to navigate policies and politics that may interfere with their institutional missions.

This Lunch & Learn will provide concrete measures which can help reduce the chilling effect on institutional culture while aligning internal and external stakeholders toward the college’s mission. Participants will leave with an action plan for their institutions to navigate their context.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Michael Gavin is the President of Delta College in Michigan and Founder of Education for All, a collaborative network of thought leaders dedicated to supporting higher education leaders in addressing the complex challenges of today's polarized landscape. Previously, he served as Vice President of Learning at Anne Arundel Community College and as a Professor of English and senior academic administrator at Prince George’s Community College. With more than 20 years of experience at large community colleges and national recognition for his leadership focused on academic excellence and equity, Dr. Gavin is a leading voice in championing the work of colleges and universities to achieve their missions while mitigating societal inequities.