This series recognizes the pioneering spirit and outstanding leadership of Alice Holloway Young, Ed.D., a leading Rochester educator and founding trustee and board chair emerita of Monroe Community College.

Purpose: To promote and support a collegewide annual activity that addresses diversity and inclusion.

Short-term Goal: To raise awareness and engage the college community in dialogue about “The Power of Diversity.”

Long-term Goal: To promote a diverse and inclusive environment; to become a workplace of choice in the community; to spawn diversity-related activities; and, to embed diversity in college programs.

Previous Events

1. The Power of Diversity
   featuring Johnetta B. Cole, Ph.D.
   President, Bennett College for Women, and Chair, United Way of America Board of Trustees
   - Dr. Johnetta Cole presentation (Nov 4, 2005)
   
   
2. Unintentional Intolerance, What Nice People Need to Know:
   A presentation by Steve L. Robbins, Ph.D. on diversity on-campus
   Date Posted: 12/08/06 - Length: 00:54:46
   - Steve L Robbins presentation (High Speed Connection)
   - Steve L Robbins presentation (Low Speed Connection)
   
   
3. Gary R. Howard on Diversity
   Founder of REACH Center, National Speaker, and Author on multi-cultural issues
   Thursday, November 15th, 2007 - Damon City Campus
   Length: 01:12:11
   - Gary R. Howard presentation (High Speed Connection)
   - Gary R. Howard presentation (Low Speed Connection)
   
   Friday, November 16th, 2007 - Brighton Campus
   Length: 01:09:33
   - Gary R. Howard presentation (High Speed Connection)
   - Gary R. Howard presentation (Low Speed Connection)