Schedule

AM

9:00

Welcome & Intro UWB & importance of Diversity. The UWB Diversity Experience.

(Dean Sandeep Krishamurthy)

9:15

DEISphere Program & Conference

(Professor Orchideh Raisdanai)

9:25

Student Speakers

9:45

Kimberly Ellison Taylor

10:45

Q&A

11:00

Affinity Groups: ASCEND, NABA,ALPFA (Simultaneous sessions)

PM

12:00-1:00 Lunch

PM

1:00-2:45

Panel Discussion:

Topic 1 -"Tracing DEI barriers through root cause analysis”

Topic 2- “Academic Breakthroughs for DEI in Accounting and Finance Education”

Topic 3 - Corporate Stewardship in DEI Measured Competencies

PM

2:45-3:00

Conference Closing & Scholarship Announcement

Keynote Speakers - Parting “Words to Live By”

DEISphere

Schedule

AM

9:00

9:15

9:25

9:45

Kimberly Ellison Taylor

10:45

Q&A

11:00

Affinity Groups: ASCEND, NABA,ALPFA (Simultaneous sessions)

PM

12:00-1:00 Lunch

PM

1:00-2:45

Panel Discussion:

Topic 1 -"Tracing DEI barriers through root cause analysis”

Topic 2- “Academic Breakthroughs for DEI in Accounting and Finance Education”

Topic 3 - Corporate Stewardship in DEI Measured Competencies

PM

2:45-3:00

3:00-4:00

PM

Optional Networking Session with Professionals

Schedule

AM

9:00

9:15

9:25

9:45

Kimberly Ellison Taylor

10:45

Q&A

11:00

Affinity Groups: ASCEND, NABA,ALPFA (Simultaneous sessions)

PM

12:00-1:00 Lunch

PM

1:00-2:45

Panel Discussion: Topic 1 -"Tracing DEI barriers through root cause analysis” Topic 2- “Academic Breakthroughs for DEI in Accounting and Finance Education” Topic 3 - Corporate Stewardship in DEI Measured Competencies

PM

2:45-3:00

3:00-4:00

PM

Optional Networking Session with Professionals

Panel Discussion:

Topic 1 -"Tracing DEI barriers through root cause analysis”

Topic 2- “Academic Breakthroughs for DEI in Accounting and Finance Education”

Topic 3 - Corporate Stewardship in DEI Measured Competencies