MLS 2010: Passport to Leadership Values
The Multicultural Leadership Summit, held on the Florida State University campus, focuses on building a foundation of knowledge that will enhance student success in leadership in the areas of multiculturalism and social justice. On January 30, 2010, MLS will provide students the essential tools to be a leader in a global society. There will be three concurrent sessions corresponding with the following topics: Ethnic/Racial Identities, Multiple Identities (e.g., sexual orientation, gender, multiethnic identity, disability, etc.), and Leadership and Service.
Students, faculty and staff members will have the opportunity to present sessions on the topics of current social justice issues pertaining to the specific identities. In order to effectively lead and serve on the multicultural level, one must have a deeper understanding of the issues and how certain communities are being affected. Sessions on topics of leadership and service will also be presented on the steps that students can take to become actively involved in the social issues they have explored during the conference.
MLS 2010 Keynote Speaker
Jennifer Jones
Executive Director for Student Development & Programs
Southern Methodist University
If you are interested in presenting a session at the summit, please see the Submit Programs section of our site.
The overall goal of the Multicultural Leadership Summit is to educate students on diversity and multiculturalism and empower them to be agents of social change in an increasingly diverse and global community. The Summit will achieve this through the following outcomes:
By attending the Multicultural Leadership Summit Students will:
- Have a working personal definition of diversity, multiculturalism and social justice.
- Gain a deeper understanding of the importance of a healthy ethnic identity in effective leadership and service.
- Gain a deeper appreciation of the importance of understanding the experiences of people from different multicultural backgrounds in effective leadership and service.
- Discover ways to build meaningful coalitions with students, faculty and staff similar to and different from themselves in order to achieve mutual goals for social change.
For more information, for assistance in registering, or to make an accommodation to participate in the 2010 Multicultural Leadership Summit contact Soi Inthavong, 644-2450, Oglesby Union 211A.