UTSA students participate in the Texas Diversity and Leadership Conference
(May 13, 2014) -- The UTSA Office of the Associate Provost for Diversity and Recruitment and the Student Leadership Center recently collaborated to send seven UTSA student leaders to the 10th annual Texas Diversity and Leadership Conference in San Antonio. The students participating were Alan Arellano, Jose Camacho, Robert Lucas, Alejandro Mendoza, Jerome Scott, Raven Thomas-Talley and Christian Ume-Ezeoke. With the theme "We Are Just Getting Started," the event included a keynote address by former Secretary of State Colin Powell.
The conference offered sessions on topics such as Latinos in shaping politics, the economy and the workplace; autism, mental health and the workplace; successful women and success of multicultural women in the professional environment; LGBTQ roundtable; and veterans in the workplace.
Students attended sessions on measuring organizational diversity, changing demographics in the workplace environment, cultural authenticity, cross-cultural communication, dialogue on race in America and diversity across generations.
UTSA provides experiences like these to help student campus leaders develop leadership skills and awareness of effective diversity practices at all organizational levels. Investment in their leadership allows them to acquire skills and resources that they can apply both to their experience as undergraduates as well as in the professional world.
"For me, as a graduate, it was eye-opening to witness professionals of all fields take the time to share their practices and knowledge so that I know what goals to set and attain for myself," said Christian Ume-Ezeoke, graduating senior in community health.
"Seeing the students interact with leaders from a variety of fields and create connections that will assist them later on is what makes it worthwhile in the end," said Lisa Firmin, UTSA associate provost for diversity and recruitment. "These students represented UTSA extremely well, and I was pleased we could provide them with this opportunity."
Events
This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.