Inspiring Men of Color in Education Initiative

POSTPONED:
Augusta University
College of Education & Athletics host:

InspirinG Men of Color in Education Initiative

A response to a growing national crisis — the absence of a critical mass of racially diverse educators to meet the needs of America’s increasingly diverse primary and secondary classrooms. This summit hopes to encourage and involve minority males in the field of education.


When: event POSTPONED, New date TBA

Where: Augusta University, Summerville Campus,
                JSAC Ballroom

Limited seats available, so please register in advance. Registration will
re-open when we are able to reschedule the event.

Casey Bethel
Marcus Allen
Lewis kelly


sample Agenda, to be updated

  • Check-in: (7:45-8:30)
  • Welcome: Dr. Judi Wilson, Dean of the College of Education (8:30-9:00)
  • Keynote: Mr. Casey Bethel (9:00-9:45)
  • Panel: Leading the way to more minority males in education. Facilitated by Mr. Marcus Allen (9:45-10:45)
  • Networking Break: (10:45-11:00)
  • Breakout Sessions: (11:00-12:15)
  • Lunch and Learn: (12:15-1:00)
  • Whole Group Discussion: Dr. Tiffany Townsend (1:00-1:30)
  • Featured Speaker: Mr. Lewis Kelly (1:30-2:00)

Mission Statement:

It is the mission of the Inspiring Men of Color in Education Initiative to form an inclusive network of community and academic partners focused on the recruitment, retention, and support of minority males in the field of K-12 education.

Vision Statement:

Providing the inspiration, motivation, resources and support necessary to attract increasingly large numbers of minority males to enter, remain, and advance in the field of education.