The inaugural Mercy Summit on Equity and Inclusion, one of the signature events sponsored by the Presidential Commission for Equity and Inclusion, offers the Salve Regina community an opportunity to listen, to engage and to understand more fully the scope of issues related to diversity and inclusion on college campuses. You can view the full playlist of recorded conference sessions on YouTube.

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Schedule
2021
Friday, April 9th
8:30 AM

Invocation

Theresa Ladrigan-Whelpley, Salve Regina University

8:30 AM - 8:40 AM

8:40 AM

Welcome

Kelli J. Armstrong, Salve Regina University

8:40 AM - 8:50 AM

8:50 AM

Keynote -- Building Capacity for Greater Inclusion: Our Work for the Next Round

Jamie Washington

8:50 AM - 9:45 AM

9:45 AM

Guided Community Reflections

Jamie Washington

9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

10:30 AM

Practical Solutions to Addressing Issues of Diversity and Social Justice within Academic Settings

Matthew Shenoda

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

12:00 PM

101: How Can I Help? A Collaborative Approach to Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Judith Drew, Salve Regina University

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

12:00 PM

102: It's a Serious Matter: Centering and Supporting the Experiences of Black Women on Campus

Chiquita Baylor, Salve Regina University

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

12:00 PM

103: Talking About Social Justice in the Language Classroom Through Food and Music

Esther Alarcon Arana, Salve Regina University
Norman Rusin, Salve Regina University

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

12:00 PM

104: Living Mercy: Antiracism Accountability for White Identifying Employees

MaryAnne Davey, Salve Regina University

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

1:00 PM

105: International Students and Inclusion: Creating a Welcoming Campus Climate

Sean O'Callaghan, Salve Regina University
Rawan Alzuwailei, Salve Regina University

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

1:00 PM

106: Raising Racial Consciousness: Examining the Perceptions and Experiences of Pre-Service Teachers in Secondary Education

Tracy Pelkowski, Salve Regina University
Kaitlin Black, Salve Regina University
Andrea Dockendorff, Salve Regina University
Calissa Silva, Salve Regina University
Eden Zaleski, Salve Regina University

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

1:00 PM

107: Student Voices: Data Analysis of the Experience of Marginalized Students on Campus

Sami Nassim, Salve Regina University
Izabella Mangual-Solivan, Salve Regina University
Ashley Dwyer, Salve Regina University

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

1:00 PM

108: Navigating Challenging Conversations in the Classroom

Nancy Gordon, Salve Regina University
Gail Gonsalves, Salve Regina University

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

2:00 PM

Group Sharing and Reflection

Salve Regina University

2:00 PM - 2:40 PM

2:40 PM

Closing Remarks

Kelli J. Armstrong, Salve Regina University

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM