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Descriptions
"Equity, Opportunity and Diversity: The State of the
Law" Always a conference highlight, Kim Shumate, OSU Associate General Counsel,
will provide a comprehensive review of federal and Ohio laws and regulations pertaining to equal
employment and equal educational opportunity. This session will explain organizational and managerial
legal responsibilities under discriminiation and harassment law. Conferees will receive information
covering academic freedom, classroom hostile environment, and the legal status of sexual orientation
discrimination and discrimination on the basis of obesity.
"Defending the Promise of Brown"
features Shanta Driver, National Director of United for Equality and Affirmative Action (UEAA) and
National Coordinator of the Coalition to Defend Affirmative Action and Integration and Fight for
Equality By Any Means Necessary (BAMN). These organizations are directing the Student Intervenors
defense in the lawsuits against the University of Michigan which are presently pending before the
U.S. Supreme Court. A captivating and inspiring speaker, Ms. Driver's address will review this
important litigation and what must be done now to assure that our nation pursues true racial integration
and equality for all.
Luncheon Keynote Address will feature Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth who is one of our nation's most consequential leaders. Because of his significant role in the struggle for civil
and human rights, especially in destroying Jim Crow segregation in the south, today's generation is closer to fulfilling
the American dream for all. A truly legendary figure of the Civil Rights Movement, Reverend Shuttlesworth will discuss the struggle
of yesterday and civil rights challenges of today.
"How an Organization can use Census Data"
This workshop, conducted by Vince Kountz, US Census Bureau Information Services Specialist, will explain
the ways organizations can use data from the Census Bureau, including new regulations pertaining to racial
categories. Additionally, participants will learn the legal obligations for maintaining accurate and complete
information for their employees.
"Best Practices in Enforcement and Compliance"
This important panel of Ohio and federal compliance and anti-discrimination agencies, will provide conferees with examples of
successful and innovative programs that in their view represent "best practices" in enforcement and compliance.
Representatives from the EEOC, OFCCP, OCR, OCRC, and the EOD will be on hand to answer
questions about topics pertaining to their missions.
"Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act: What's at Stake!"
Since its inception, the ADA has continued to have a profound impact in employment, education,
and transportation. Significant court decisions continue to redefine and reinterpret its role
and reach throughout our society. In this session, David Cameron of the Ohio Rehabilitation
Services Commissions will provide conferees with an update on the current status of the ADA.
"Achieving Cultural Competence: What Supervisors and Managers Ought to Know" Led by
Barbara Waddell, Assistant Vice Provost at Bowling Green State University, this workshop will
acquaint participants with the information necessary to become culturally competent managers,
supervisors and employees.
"Focus on Cincinnati: How to Build a Healthy Community" This important panel, featuring
some of Cincinnati's key constituent representatives, will continue a dialogue that began last year
on the positive strategies required to improve race relations in Ohio's "Queen City". Panelists
and audience participants will offer both diagnosis and prescriptions on how to heal their
troubled community. Moderated by Dr. Michael Williams, the panel will include representatives of
The Black United Front, the Cincinnati Human Relations Commission, and CAN.
"Security vs Liberty: Preserving Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Post 911"
This timely and provocative workshop will explore the tension between our nation's security needs
and the liberties and freedoms promised under the Constitution. Led by Howard Tolley, Jr., of
the American Civil Liberties Union and The University of Cincinnati College of Law, conferees will,
among other things, examine the impact of the Patriot Act in American society.
"The Media & Diversity" This session will offer examples
and analysis of how the media conditions our perceptions and
attitudes about diversity. Moderated by Sharon Howard of WDTN-TV2, this panel of print
and broadcast media representatives will offer strategies and
recommendations for improving diversity in personnel, media offerings and outlets, as well
as ways to avoid media stereotyping.
"Back to the Future: Building the New Civil Rights Movement"
This seminar will focus on the efforts of BAMN to build a dynamic, youth led
movement dedicated to preserving and advancing the gains of the Civil Rights Movement.
Adopting and adapting the strategies of the Civil Rights Movement of a generation
past, the workshop will explore how BAMN has been successful in organizing high school
and college students to stand up and fight for thier own futures.
"Supplier Diversity: The New World Order" Led
by Daryl Hodnett of Procter and Gamble, this workshop will acquaint
participants with a "best practices" approach to successfully
developing and administering a corporate supplier diversity
program.
"Conducting Basic Discrimination Investigations"
This workshop is designed for new or less experienced investigators. Led by Ann Penn, Director
of AA/EEO, Case Western Reserve University, participants will be given general and basic
information for conducting EEO
investigations and will become familiar with the appropriate steps in resolving a compliant.
"Law Enforcement and Communities of Color" "To Protect and To Serve" is the legendary motto of law enforcement. And yet, citizens of color
throughout Ohio and throughout our nation often report strained relationships with the police in their
community. Moderated by Attorney Norma Holt, this important panel will feature Chief William McManus of Dayton
and Major Peyton Watts of the Highway Patrol in a discussion with the audience on what can be done to
improve this relationship.
"Racial Dialog Groups: Let the Healing Begin!"
In this practical, results oriented workshop, Christine Jarman from the Cincinnati Region of the National
Conference for Community and Justice (NCCJ) will demonstrate the impact and value of racial dialog
groups in addressing racial tensions in a community.
8th Annual State of the State
Conference
March 19, 2003
Cincinnati Convention Center
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