The American Association for Affirmative Action's Access, Equity and Diversity Summit and Annual Meeting presented a three-fold perspective: future, past and present, in its meeting of EEO, affirmative action and diversity professionals in Atlantic City last week. The Summit, which borrowed its theme from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: "EEO and Diversity: A Strong and Prosperous Nation Secured Through and Fair and Inclusive Workforce," attracted participants from the State of New Jersey and from as far away as Maui, HI. This year, the summit was co-sponsored by the New Jersey Affirmative Action Officers' Council.
By inviting the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Patricia A. Shiu and the Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Jacqueline Berrien, the summit looked to the future of the civil rights enforcement activities of these key agencies. Also participating from the federal government was Veronica Villalobos, Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion with the Office of Personnel Management. As an additional effort to embrace the future as well as the present, AAAA used Skype to include a French professor in the dynamic discussion about Affirmative Action and Diversity. This is the first time that AAAA has included an international component using Skype.
In its twelve workshops, AAAA also addressed current issues affecting compliance with EEO and affirmative action laws and policies. The association also held two pre-conference workshops, one on faculty recruitment and retention and the other an "EEO Boot Camp" for individuals who are new to the profession.
The final panel on Equity in Education underscored the current challenges facing diverse communities and the importance of groups' mutual support and funding for equity programs. The panelists represented Holocaust education, integrating African American history and Italian culture into the K-12 curriculum. The panel also addressed the ongoing issue of bullying and the importance of teaching respect for differences in elementary and secondary schools.
Added to the substantive training opportunities was an African-American Art exhibit, highlighting the local community and its artists, and an awards luncheon featuring Ms. Flonzie Brown Wright, who spoke of the contributions of women to the civil rights movement and the Mississippi Freedom Rides. Looking back on the fifty-year history of the rides was an attempt to underscore the continuing importance of civil rights laws and to re-connect with the origins of these laws.
By all accounts this collaboration with one of AAAA's state partners was a tremendous success. Next year, AAAA will host its 38th Annual meeting in Washington, DC.
Showing posts with label AAAA Summit 2011. Show all posts
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
AAAA Honors Women of the Civil Rights Movement at the Summit
JOIN US AT THE ACCESS, EQUITY AND DIVERSITY SUMMIT AND ANNUAL MEETING
JUNE 28 - 30, 2011
Women of the Civil Rights Movement will be Honored at the Awards Luncheon
It is not too late to register for the Access, Equity and Diversity Summit and Annual Meeting, Atlantic City Convention Center, June 28 - 30, 2011. Joining us as cosponsor is the New Jersey Affirmative Action Officers' Council. At the Summit, you will be able to take fourteen outstanding workshops, including two pre-conference workshops on Faculty Recruitment and Retention and the EEO Boot Camp. Director of OFCCP, Patricia A. Shiu will speak at the Welcome and Opening Session and the Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Jacqueline Berrien will speak at the luncheon on June 29th.
Our Diversity Showcase Seminar will feature national, state and local experts including Veronica Villalobos, Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, OPM; Armstrong Williams, Radio and TV commentator; Professor Marie Christine Pauwels of the University of Paris (via Skype) and Steve O. Michael, Arcadia University and NADOHE.
The Summit will also explore the issue of “Equity in Education” at the elementary/secondary level. This plenary session will feature Stephanie James Wilson, Amistad Commission (NJ); Dr. Gilda Rorro Baldassari, NJ Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission; Dr. Paul Winkler, Commission on Holocaust Education; and Dr. Paula C. Rodriguez Rust, Spectrum Diversity. Hope R. Blackburn, Esq. will moderate the panel.
Our Annual Awards Luncheon on June 30th will include Luke Visconti, DiversityInc, who will moderate, and will celebrate the Women of the Civil Rights Movement when Flonzie Brown Wright, Mississippi Freedom 50th, will speak. In addition to the AAAA Awards, the NJAAOC will award scholarships to three deserving school children.
Don't miss this opportunity to meet colleagues, network and enhance your professional skills at the AAAA Access, Equity and Diversity Summit!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
AAAA Announces Speakers at 2011 Summit in Atlantic City
American Association for Affirmative Action Announces
Access, Equity and Diversity Summit and Annual Meeting 2011
June 28 - 30, 2011 - Atlantic City, N.J.
U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Jacqueline Berrien * U.S. Department of Labor OFCCP Director Patricia A. Shiu * TV and Radio Host Armstrong Williams * Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford * Mississippi Freedom 50th Chair Hank Thomas * Dr. Paul Winkler, Commission on Holocaust Education
and other National, State and Local officials will participate
"EEO and Diversity: A Strong and Prosperous Nation Secured Through a Fair and Inclusive Workplace"
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011- The American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA), an organization of equal opportunity, diversity and affirmative action professionals, announced its Access, Equity and Diversity Summit and Annual Meeting themed "EEO and Diversity: A Strong and Prosperous Nation Secured Through a Fair and Inclusive Workplace." The Summit is being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, One Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, N.J. 08401, on June 28 - 30, 2011. The Summit theme is derived from the vision statement of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This year's summit will be co-hosted by the New Jersey Affirmative Action Officers' Council.
Featured speakers include Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford; Jacqueline Berrien, Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); Patricia A. Shiu, Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, U.S. Department of Labor; and Hank Thomas, Chair of the Mississippi Freedom 50th. Ernest Hicks of Xerox Corp. will introduce Chair Berrien and Luke Visconti, founder and publisher of DiversityInc, will introduce Mr. Thomas and preside at the AAAA Awards Luncheon on June 30th.
The Summit will also feature a Diversity Showcase Seminar on June 29th and panelists will include: Armstrong Williams, TV and Radio show host; Steve O. Michael, Arcadia University and the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE); Robin Parker, Beyond Diversity Resource Center; Anjali Thakur-Mittal, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; Veronica Villalobos, Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, U.S. Office of Personnel Management; and from France (via Skype), Professor Marie-Christine Pauwels-Borel, University of Paris Ouest, Nanterre la Défense. Ms. Jeannine LaRue will moderate the panel. Panelists will explore the relationship between affirmative action and diversity.
The Summit will also explore the issue of "Equity in Education" at the elementary/secondary level. This plenary session will feature Stephanie James Wilson, Amistad Commission (NJ); Dr. Gilda Rorro Baldassari, NJ Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission; Dr. Paul Winkler, Commission on Holocaust Education; and Dr. Paula C. Rodriguez Rust, Spectrum Diversity. Hope R. Blackburn, Esq. will moderate the panel.
The Summit will offer two pre-conference workshops, one on Faculty Recruitment and Retention, and a Boot Camp for EEO practitioners titled "All You Need to Know as an EEO/AA/Diversity Professional." In addition, there will be twelve workshops. Workshop topics include: "Workplace Bullying: Practical and Legal Issues," EEOC's Systemic Program and Equal Pay Efforts," "Supporting Disability in the Workforce: Not Just a Strategic Advantage, a Business Imperative," and "Designing Harassment E-Learning in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities." Another workshop will present the results of a survey on "Academic Institutions as Federal Contractors: Exploring Challenges in Compliance."
"We are excited about the training and educational sessions available," said AAAA President Gregory T. Chambers. The conferees will also discuss strategies to promote affirmative action and diversity in the face of economic headwinds and legal challenges to end it. "This conference is filled with opportunities to galvanize and design a proactive plan to advance an agenda of more inclusion and opportunity," said President Chambers.
The AAAA Summit is open to the press. For more information, go to www.affirmativeaction.org
Access, Equity and Diversity Summit and Annual Meeting 2011
June 28 - 30, 2011 - Atlantic City, N.J.
U. S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Chair Jacqueline Berrien * U.S. Department of Labor OFCCP Director Patricia A. Shiu * TV and Radio Host Armstrong Williams * Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford * Mississippi Freedom 50th Chair Hank Thomas * Dr. Paul Winkler, Commission on Holocaust Education
and other National, State and Local officials will participate
"EEO and Diversity: A Strong and Prosperous Nation Secured Through a Fair and Inclusive Workplace"
Washington, DC, June 2, 2011- The American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA), an organization of equal opportunity, diversity and affirmative action professionals, announced its Access, Equity and Diversity Summit and Annual Meeting themed "EEO and Diversity: A Strong and Prosperous Nation Secured Through a Fair and Inclusive Workplace." The Summit is being held at the Atlantic City Convention Center, One Convention Blvd, Atlantic City, N.J. 08401, on June 28 - 30, 2011. The Summit theme is derived from the vision statement of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). This year's summit will be co-hosted by the New Jersey Affirmative Action Officers' Council.
Featured speakers include Atlantic City Mayor Lorenzo Langford; Jacqueline Berrien, Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC); Patricia A. Shiu, Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, U.S. Department of Labor; and Hank Thomas, Chair of the Mississippi Freedom 50th. Ernest Hicks of Xerox Corp. will introduce Chair Berrien and Luke Visconti, founder and publisher of DiversityInc, will introduce Mr. Thomas and preside at the AAAA Awards Luncheon on June 30th.
The Summit will also feature a Diversity Showcase Seminar on June 29th and panelists will include: Armstrong Williams, TV and Radio show host; Steve O. Michael, Arcadia University and the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE); Robin Parker, Beyond Diversity Resource Center; Anjali Thakur-Mittal, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights; Veronica Villalobos, Director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, U.S. Office of Personnel Management; and from France (via Skype), Professor Marie-Christine Pauwels-Borel, University of Paris Ouest, Nanterre la Défense. Ms. Jeannine LaRue will moderate the panel. Panelists will explore the relationship between affirmative action and diversity.
The Summit will also explore the issue of "Equity in Education" at the elementary/secondary level. This plenary session will feature Stephanie James Wilson, Amistad Commission (NJ); Dr. Gilda Rorro Baldassari, NJ Italian and Italian American Heritage Commission; Dr. Paul Winkler, Commission on Holocaust Education; and Dr. Paula C. Rodriguez Rust, Spectrum Diversity. Hope R. Blackburn, Esq. will moderate the panel.
The Summit will offer two pre-conference workshops, one on Faculty Recruitment and Retention, and a Boot Camp for EEO practitioners titled "All You Need to Know as an EEO/AA/Diversity Professional." In addition, there will be twelve workshops. Workshop topics include: "Workplace Bullying: Practical and Legal Issues," EEOC's Systemic Program and Equal Pay Efforts," "Supporting Disability in the Workforce: Not Just a Strategic Advantage, a Business Imperative," and "Designing Harassment E-Learning in Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities." Another workshop will present the results of a survey on "Academic Institutions as Federal Contractors: Exploring Challenges in Compliance."
"We are excited about the training and educational sessions available," said AAAA President Gregory T. Chambers. The conferees will also discuss strategies to promote affirmative action and diversity in the face of economic headwinds and legal challenges to end it. "This conference is filled with opportunities to galvanize and design a proactive plan to advance an agenda of more inclusion and opportunity," said President Chambers.
The AAAA Summit is open to the press. For more information, go to www.affirmativeaction.org
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About American Association for Affirmative Action
Founded in 1974, the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) is a national not-for-profit association of professionals working in the areas of affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity. AAAA assists its members to be more successful and productive in their careers. It also promotes understanding and advocacy of affirmative action to enhance access and equality in employment, economic and educational opportunities.
About the New Jersey Affirmative Action Officers' Council
The New Jersey Affirmative Action Officers' Council (NJAAOC) is a member-driven organization composed of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (EEO/AA), diversity, and human resources professionals. The NJAAOC was created through the efforts of EEO/AA practitioners in state government and officials from the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, Division of EEO/AA in 1983.
Monday, April 25, 2011
AAAA Summit Early Bird Registration Ends April 29th
Join us at the AAAA Access, Equity and Diversity Summit and Annual Meeting, June 28 - 30, 2011
Click here for Summit Brochure:
AAAA Summit 2011 Brochure with Agenda at-a-Glance
Early bird (Advance) registration ends on Friday, April 29, 2011.
Click here for Summit Brochure:
AAAA Summit 2011 Brochure with Agenda at-a-Glance
Early bird (Advance) registration ends on Friday, April 29, 2011.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Register Now for AAAA Access, Equity and Diversity Summit 2011
ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE FOR THE 2011 SUMMIT AND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Registration for the 2011 AAAA Summit and Annual Meeting, "EEO and Diversity: A Strong and Prosperous Nation Secured Through a Fair and Inclusive Workplace" is currently underway! Joining us as a partner with this Summit is the New Jersey Affirmative Action Officers’ Council (NJAAOC). We are excited about the myriad of plenary sessions and nationally recognized keynote speakers. Workshop presenters have been carefully selected to ensure diverse, cutting edge information for attendees who represent every imaginable entity in employment, government, education and the private sector. As a member driven association, the primary focus of our summit and training experiences is to provide attendees with valuable tools to use on the next assignment, case or review. Events will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center. The Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel is adjacent to the Convention Center. You can make reservations in the group block by calling: (888) 627-7212 and giving the group code AAAA or give the name of the group and the dates. You may also make reservations online: http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/affirmativeaction. Our special Summit rate is only $109.00 per night excluding taxes. Reservations must be made on or before May 28, 2011.
For detailed information regarding the conference and registration, visit the following link: http://www.regonline.com/aaaa_2011_summit. Remember, one of our membership benefits is discounted conference registration; therefore, you must have a $0 membership balance in order to take advantage of this benefit. If you have not renewed and paid the balances owed on your membership prior to registration you will be required to pay the Non-Member fees. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact the national office toll-free at 800-252-8952.
We look forward to seeing you in Atlantic City, New Jersey
Monday, February 14, 2011
Be a Sponsor at the AAAA Access, Equity and Diversity Summit 2011
AAAA Members and Friends:
Once again we call upon you to apply your influential skills to assist the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) reach its goal of $55,000 for our 2011 Annual Summit. This year's summit will be held June 28-30, 2011 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and entitled, EEO and Diversity: "A Strong and Prosperous Nation Secured Through a Fair and Inclusive Workplace." Current confirmed guests are OFCCP Director Patricia A. Shiu and Dr. Marybeth Gasman of the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, EEOC Chair Jacqueline A. Berrien is one of our invited guests.
Inspire your employer to pledge its support for our efforts to guarantee everyone basic freedoms and entitlements that mirror America's national anthem. Invite your company representative to visit our website and learn of our history, and educational and training programs that offer employers and employees a better understanding of human and civil rights laws. And then, mesmerize them as you boast of the successful diversity of AAAA's leadership and membership.
The mission of the American Association for Affirmative Action is to enhance access and equity in employment, business, and educational opportunities. The success of our mission requires your support.
It would be an honor if your organization became one of our 2011 Summit sponsors. Share with your employers this invitation to place their names among AAAA supporters and professional members who have the same dream of a nation working together for individual enhancement. Why not your company logo gracing the halls of the Atlantic City Convention Center to promote equal opportunity and diversity?
The enclosed Sponsorship Brochure and Application explain the benefits we offer for the financial support of your choice, to include conference bags. In addition, we can meet with you and/or a company representative to discuss other support possibilities of value to your company. If you have questions, please contact us as soon as possible. If we have not heard from you before our May 2, 2011 deadline, we will give you a call to determine your interest.
Again, please consider a AAAA partnership from which we both may prosper! We look forward to seeing you again at the Summit!
Sincerely yours,
Gregory T. Chambers
Gregory T. Chambers
AAAA President
Joyce A. Pratt
Joyce A. Pratt
Sponsorship Chairperson
AAAA Summit Planning Committee
AAAA Sponsorship Application
AAAA Summit Sponsorship Brochure
Once again we call upon you to apply your influential skills to assist the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) reach its goal of $55,000 for our 2011 Annual Summit. This year's summit will be held June 28-30, 2011 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and entitled, EEO and Diversity: "A Strong and Prosperous Nation Secured Through a Fair and Inclusive Workplace." Current confirmed guests are OFCCP Director Patricia A. Shiu and Dr. Marybeth Gasman of the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, EEOC Chair Jacqueline A. Berrien is one of our invited guests.
Inspire your employer to pledge its support for our efforts to guarantee everyone basic freedoms and entitlements that mirror America's national anthem. Invite your company representative to visit our website and learn of our history, and educational and training programs that offer employers and employees a better understanding of human and civil rights laws. And then, mesmerize them as you boast of the successful diversity of AAAA's leadership and membership.
The mission of the American Association for Affirmative Action is to enhance access and equity in employment, business, and educational opportunities. The success of our mission requires your support.
It would be an honor if your organization became one of our 2011 Summit sponsors. Share with your employers this invitation to place their names among AAAA supporters and professional members who have the same dream of a nation working together for individual enhancement. Why not your company logo gracing the halls of the Atlantic City Convention Center to promote equal opportunity and diversity?
The enclosed Sponsorship Brochure and Application explain the benefits we offer for the financial support of your choice, to include conference bags. In addition, we can meet with you and/or a company representative to discuss other support possibilities of value to your company. If you have questions, please contact us as soon as possible. If we have not heard from you before our May 2, 2011 deadline, we will give you a call to determine your interest.
Again, please consider a AAAA partnership from which we both may prosper! We look forward to seeing you again at the Summit!
Sincerely yours,
Gregory T. Chambers
Gregory T. Chambers
AAAA President
Joyce A. Pratt
Joyce A. Pratt
Sponsorship Chairperson
AAAA Summit Planning Committee
AAAA Sponsorship Application
AAAA Summit Sponsorship Brochure
Thursday, December 23, 2010
AAAA Issues Call for Presenters for its 2011 Summit
NEWS
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ANNOUNCES
Access, Equity and Diversity Summit and Annual Meeting 2011 and
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Washington, December 23, 2010 - The American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) is seeking presenters to share their expertise, passion and commitment to promoting diversity and affirmative action with a national audience during our 2011 Summit and Annual Meeting at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey from June 28-30. Our theme for the Summit is EEO and Diversity: “A Strong and Prosperous Nation Secured through a Fair and Inclusive Workplace.” Joining AAAA as a program partner is the New Jersey Affirmative Action Officers’ Council (NJAAOC). We are seeking presentations from professionals, groups, organizations and members with expertise on the challenges facing diversity and affirmative action. We encourage presentations that address our theme as well as emerging issues, trends, analysis and perspectives related to diversity and affirmative action in the workplace. Proposals must be submitted electronically by January 28, 2011 to Matthew J. Camardella camardem@jacksonlewis.com .
READ MORE
For more information about AAAA or the Summit, please contact us at:
AAAA Summit 2011
888 16th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 355-1399 * (800) 252-8952 * Fax: (202) 355-1399
aaaa2011summit@affirmativeaction.org
www.affirmativeaction.org.
Founded in 1974, the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) is a national not-for-profit association of professionals working in the areas of affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity. AAAA assists its members to be more successful and productive in their careers. It also promotes understanding and advocacy of affirmative action to enhance access and equality in employment, economic and educational opportunities.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ANNOUNCES
Access, Equity and Diversity Summit and Annual Meeting 2011 and
CALL FOR PRESENTERS
Washington, December 23, 2010 - The American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) is seeking presenters to share their expertise, passion and commitment to promoting diversity and affirmative action with a national audience during our 2011 Summit and Annual Meeting at the Atlantic City Convention Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey from June 28-30. Our theme for the Summit is EEO and Diversity: “A Strong and Prosperous Nation Secured through a Fair and Inclusive Workplace.” Joining AAAA as a program partner is the New Jersey Affirmative Action Officers’ Council (NJAAOC). We are seeking presentations from professionals, groups, organizations and members with expertise on the challenges facing diversity and affirmative action. We encourage presentations that address our theme as well as emerging issues, trends, analysis and perspectives related to diversity and affirmative action in the workplace. Proposals must be submitted electronically by January 28, 2011 to Matthew J. Camardella camardem@jacksonlewis.com .
READ MORE
For more information about AAAA or the Summit, please contact us at:
AAAA Summit 2011
888 16th Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 355-1399 * (800) 252-8952 * Fax: (202) 355-1399
aaaa2011summit@affirmativeaction.org
www.affirmativeaction.org.
Founded in 1974, the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA) is a national not-for-profit association of professionals working in the areas of affirmative action, equal opportunity, and diversity. AAAA assists its members to be more successful and productive in their careers. It also promotes understanding and advocacy of affirmative action to enhance access and equality in employment, economic and educational opportunities.
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