The World is Waiting: Institutionalizing DEIB for Transformational Change
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are “invaluable threads... woven throughout the fabric of institutional strategic plans” (Worthington et al., 2014, p. 228). A commitment to Inclusive Excellence (IE) provides a conceptual framework for administrators, faculty, staff, and students in the College of Education at Kansas State University to work collaboratively toward a transformative culture change. This presentation will identify elements central to achieving excellence in local and global community engagement, aligning with DEIB initiatives outlined in the university’s action plan put forth by the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer (CDIO) and Office of the President.
Time: 3:00pm Location: Zoom
Zoom Link Passcode: 663248
Level: Intermediate
Presenters
 | Dr. Pedro Silva Espinoza College of Education |
Dr. Pedro Silva Espinoza is a Teaching Assistant Professor and Diversity Point Person for the College of Education at Kansas State University. Having worked with pre-service and in-service educators for the past 17 years, Pedro earned his BS in Secondary Education, a Master of Art in Modern Languages, and Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at Kansas State University. His work revolves around social justice and providing resources and opportunities to underrepresented and marginalized students. | |
 | Mona Menking College of Education |
Mona Menking is Director of Global Education Outreach for the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Kansas State University. A multilingual native speaker of English, Spanish and Farsi, her education includes a BBA in Marketing - International Management and M.Sc. in Education. As a global recruiter and international coordinator, she has secured over $35 million in external funding to support the College of Education's diversity-related goals. | |
 | Graciela Berumen College of Education |
Graciela Berumen is the Program Coordinator for Global Education Outreach in the College of Education at Kansas State University. She is currently a doctoral candidate for the Ed.D. program in Curriculum and Instruction, and her research interests include first-generation college students, global education outreach, language acquisition, culture, equity, inclusivity, access, and identity in Education. | |
 | Chloe Wurst College of Education |
Chloe Wurst is the Diversity Coordinator in the College of Education at Kansas State University and graduate assistant to K-State’s Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. She is currently a doctoral student in the inaugural cohort for the Ph.D. program in Leadership in Academic Advising. Her advising experience includes national and international efforts at Community Colleges and IHEs. Her research places diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at the core of institutional change and organizational behavior with emphasis on advising systems. |
