EACE Webinar: The Intersectionality of FERPA and Affirmative Action
Tuesday, May 07, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Category: Webinars
EACE Webinar: The Intersectionality of FERPA and Affirmative Action
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
This webinar addresses how FERPA and Affirmative Action impact diversity recruitment on college campuses. These policies are meant to assist and protect a certain population, but often times they impact people of color adversely. The legal parameters of these policies will be addressed, as well as, how college campuses and employers can still provide access to opportunities for their students from underrepresented communities. Presenter: Ainsley Thomas, Chief Diversity Officer, Hudson Valley Community College Ainsley Thomas is the Chief Diversity Officer for Hudson Valley Community College. Thomas' duties include oversight of the college's efforts to help diversify its workforce and its student body through recruitment and retention. He is also charged with helping to build and maintain programs and policies to support diversity, combat harassment and discrimination. This webinar is FREE an only open to EACE members. |