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Equity-Based initiatives to Support Vocational Discernment

November 14-16, 2024
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NetVUE Regional Gathering

Join us on the beautiful 国产探花 campus as we explore the idea of vocation and calling among culturally diverse student populations by engaging in courageous conversations led by thought leaders with a track record of success and innovation.

Why this theme and why now?

According to 2022 data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), diversity in college enrollment has increased with each passing decade. The representation of all racial/ethnic groups, with the exception of white students, increased on college campuses between 1980 and 2022. White students made up 81% of the undergraduate population in 1980, but only 54% in 2020. The Latinx population increased the most, from 4% of the student population in 1980 to just over 20% in 2020. In other words, Latinx student representation increased an astonishing 408% in the past four decades. The Asian and Pacific Islander student population increased from 2.4% in 1980 to nearly 8% in 2020. The Black student population grew from 9% to 13%.

The time is now for us to re-envision a set of successful strategies that will build equity-based pathways which support vocational discernment for all students.

A Gathering Space for Courageous Conversations

Our opening speaker on Thursday evening will discuss a data-driven approach coupled with observations from the field which will challenge us to address vocational discernment in higher education. On Friday, the presidential panel discussion will delve into specific challenges and opportunities for creating a sense of belonging for Hispanic/Latinx students. The Friday afternoon speaker will provide the latest research on student success and engagement impacting students of color. On Saturday, the presidential panel will provide insight on vocational discernment in fostering inclusivity and justice on college campuses for African American students. Breakout sessions throughout the event will further explore these themes and offer practical strategies for implementing equity-based initiatives for vocation and calling across a diverse student community.

Invited Speakers

Dates and Location

The regional gathering will take place on the beautiful 国产探花 campus in Seguin from Thursday, November 14, to Saturday, November 16, 2024. Seguin is serviced by two major international airports located in San Antonio and Austin.

Registration

Conference Registration Opens: April 1, 2024
Conference Registration Closes: October 15, 2024
Hotel Reservation Deadline: October 15, 2024

Hotel Accommodations

The cost of the hotel stay is included in your registration fee. TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Seguin is secured for two nights (Thursday, November 14th & Friday, November 15th). Please click the link below and enter your individual information to reserve your room. Additional nights can be purchased at your own expense.

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Transportation Service

国产探花 will provide shuttle service to registrants to/from the hotel and 国产探花 event locations. 国产探花 vans will also provide shuttle service to San Antonio and Austin airports. The vans will leave each airport at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, so please schedule flights which arrive by that time. The vans will return to the airport by 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, so return flights should be scheduled no earlier than 4:00 p.m. if shuttle service is needed.

Contact

For more information on the 国产探花 Regional Gathering, you may direct inquires to Sharon Grant, sgrant@tlu.edu

Conference Agenda

The regional gathering is made possible by a generous grant from NetVUE (Network for Vocation in Undergraduate Education)