ZOOM LINKThis session will focus on the importance of interdepartmental and campuswide integration of interfaith engagement, multifaith learning, and DEI efforts in higher education, with a panel of faculty and administrators from different institutions committed to advancing this integration. In Part 1, panelists will discuss strategies, challenges, and opportunities from their respective contexts. In Part 2, Matt Hoffman will lead panelists in an asset-mapping exercise brainstorming possible partners, resources, and ideas on their respective campuses. Attendees will likely want pen and paper for Part 2. This session is primarily for educators but students are welcome.
Educator Track.Rev. Dr. Joel Harter, Associate University Chaplain, Director of the Truitt Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, Elon University (co-moderator)
Matt Hoffman, Instructor of Religious Studies, Associate Director for Interfaith Initiatives, Warren Wilson College (co-moderator)
Kazi Joshua, Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Whitman College
María del Carmen Flores-Mills, Vice President of Student Engagement and Dean of Students, Queens University of Charlotte
Rabbi Judy Schindler, Sklut Professor of Jewish Studies and Director of the Greenspon Center for Peace and Social Justice, Queens University of Charlotte
Dr. Randy Williams, Vice President and Associate Provost for Inclusive Excellence, Elon University
Dr. Jon Dooley, Vice President for Student Life, Elon University
