The deans’ fireside chat will feature Anthony Nelson, dean of North Carolina Central University and Doug Schackelford, dean of UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. The deans will engage in an open and candid conversation about their commitment to providing equitable learning environments that celebrate the contributions and perspectives of each and every student, faculty, staff and partner.  The intended outcome of the conversation is to bring greater awareness of how business schools are approaching DEI-related issues and preparing students to successfully navigate the workplace. The deans will shed light on the role of business schools in addessing racism and other forms of discrimination and harrassment.

 

CHAIR

Jordyn Martin

Cheatham-White Scholar, Dean's Student Advisory Council, North Carolina Central University School of Business, Class of 2022. Conference planning committee member.

 

SPEAKERS

Anthony Nelson, Ph.D.

Dean, North Carolina Central University, School of Business

Doug Shackelford, Ph.D.

Dean, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Join us for an engaging experience that tests your knowledge of black, indigenous and people of color  business development, employment and their experience in the workplace. Watch and listen for facts that will be shared in the opening slides, opening remarks and fireside chat. We’ll have fun testing our knowledge. Pull out your phone and join at kahoot.it or download the Kahoot! app.

 

CHAIR

Kara Stith

Senior Program Manager, NC Growth, UNC Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise

Kahoot!

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Lowe’s CEO, Marvin Ellision will share their approach to diversity, equity and inclusion following this past summer’s social unrest. In this conversation-style format, Mr. Ellison will give a brief overview of Lowe’s anti-racism statement and review specific actions the company has taken to combat racism and inequality. He’ll share insights on his hands-on leadership approach and how it impacts his relationships with employees and his success at Lowe’s. Time permitting, we’ll hear Mr. Ellison’s perspective on similar actions taken by other corporate executives.

Lowe’s Message in the Aftermath of the Death of George Floyd

 

CHAIR

Xavier Nonez

Co-Chair, Minority Business Student Alliance, Incoming Business Associate, Visa, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Class of 2021. Conference planning committee member.

 

SPEAKER

Marvin R. Ellison

 President & CEO, Lowe’s

In this session, attendees will learn how professionals navigate racism and other forms of discrimation and aggressions in the workplace, along with what it means to be an ally. Panelists will discuss ways companies can follow through on their pledges to promote a diverse workforce, foster an inclusive company culture, and advance opportunities for BIPOC employees. We’ll also learn what the future of DEI looks like at some of the country’s most notable companies. Panelists will offer advice on how we can use the privileges we do have to effectively speak up, take action and be allies to those with less access and opportunity. Panelists are looking forward to questions and comments from the audience.

 

CHAIR

Sam Gordon-Pecelli

Kenan Scholar and Incoming Sales Intern, Procter & Gamble, Business Administration major, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, Class 2022. Conference planning committee member.

Everyone, please transition to our Zoom meeting room. Follow us to https://kenan-flagler.zoom.us/j/98084789702.

Real conversations about race, justice, and diversity are needed more than ever in our workplaces, but sometimes those candid conversations inevitably result in the same microaggressions that women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented individuals face every day in their workplaces. How can we think about “microinterventions” that not only address the microaggressions in the moment but proactively prevent future harm and create the kind of “just” culture that we want to see? This session provides hands-on opportunities to practice how to respond to harmful remarks and behaviors in effective ways, as well as how to implement proactive interventions that prevent incidents from reoccurring and that amplify the voices and contributions of those who are too often undermined in the workplace..

Session sponsored by Altria Group, Inc.

 

CHAIR

Kim Allen, Ph.D.

Kenan Scholars Director and Chair, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Working Group, UNC Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise

 

SPEAKER

Ada Gregory

Associate Director, Duke University Kenan Institute for Ethics and Student Ombudsperson, Duke University