The 2012 Diversity Conference will be held in June 14 & 15, 2012 at Richland Community College in Decatur, IL.

New for 2012

Changed structure: Conference starts 1 p.m. on Thursday with 2 sessions offered and continues all day on Friday.

After Thursday’s Community Reception, stay for the Richland Theatre’s production of The Laramie Project (included in the registration fee)

A Display Presentation allows individuals and groups to highlight campus or business initiatives and best practices without presenting at a concurrent session.

Requests for Proposals now being accepted through April 30, 2012.

Conference Schedule At A Glance

Thursday, June 14, 2012

• Concurrent Session 1: 1 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
• Concurrent Session 2: 2:15 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.
• Poster Session Set-up: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
• Community Reception: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Richland Theatre Presents The Laramie Project: 7:15 p.m.

Friday, June 15, 2012

• Continental Breakfast: 7:45-8:30 a.m.
• Keynote Speaker Mr. John Prendergast: 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
• Concurrent Session 3: 10:00-11:10 a.m.
• Concurrent Session 4: 11:15 a.m. -- 12:25 p.m.
• Lunch 12:30-1:30
• Afternoon Speaker: TBA: 1:30-2:15
• Display Presentation Awards Immediately following Afternoon Speaker
• Break: 2:15-2:30
• Concurrent Session 5: 2:30-3:40 p.m.