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Women of Color in Higher Education – Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm CST
Oakdale Ballroom III, IV, V
This panel session is a focus on issues impacting women of color in historically white institutions in Iowa. Discussion will evolve around identity, gender, class and policy implications influencing the lived experiences of black and brown women in higher education administration. Attendees are encouraged to engage the panelists in conversation to learn about best practices and strategies of practicing inclusive leadership through an equity lens.  Panelists will also share recommendations for self-care, work/life balance and being an advocate for your own professional journey in higher education.
Moderators
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Rashandra Oatis

Operations Administrative Assistance, Eastern Iowa Community College
Rashandra Oatis began her career in higher education with Scott Community College (SCC) in 2010 as a temporary bookstore employee during the busy rush period. Impressed by her dedication and work ethic, the college extended her employment for another six months. When the bookstore... Read More →
Speakers
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Keniese Evans

Assistant Dean Leadership & Engagement and Dean of Students, University of Iowa
Keniese Evans, currently serves as an Assistant Dean of Students for Leadership and Engagement at the University of Iowa. In her position, she oversees many campus areas that enhance the student experience outside the classroom through fraternity and sorority life, student organizations... Read More →
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Tera Jordan, Ph.D.

Assistant Provost for Faculty Success, Iowa State University
Dr. Tera Jordan serves as Assistant Provost for Faculty Success at Iowa State University. She develops and refines programs and policies that contribute to faculty success. This work includes the revitalization of ISU ADVANCE, reimagining New Faculty Orientation, curating faculty... Read More →
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Ambè White, Ed.D.

Academic Dean, Iowa Western
Dr. Ambé Dowdell-White is currently serving as an Academic Dean of Social Science and Business and is the lead for the IWCC Inclusion Alliance at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa, which she implemented in 2020. She attended HBCU (Historically Black College... Read More →
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Jennifer Tran-Johnson, Ph.D.

Associate Provost for Student Success, Drake University
Dr. Jenny Tran-Johnson is the Associate Provost for Student Success and an instructor of Leadership Studies at Drake University. In her role, she leads the Academic Excellence and Student Success unit, which includes Academic Advising, Access and Success, Career Services, Community... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:45am - 12:00pm CST
Oakdale Ballroom III, IV, V Hyatt Regency Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241
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