Northeastern’s Center for College Access and Success (CCAS) and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion cordially invite the NEIU community to attend a lecture by Brandon P. Fleming from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26 in the Auditorium on the Main Campus. A welcome reception will take place from 9:30-10:15 a.m.
Fleming
is a nationally acclaimed educator and author of “Miseducated: A Memoir” (Hachette Books). His
story of struggle, success and service has inspired millions around the world.
An at-risk youth and college dropout turned award-winning educator, Fleming is
Assistant Debate Coach at Harvard University and founder/CEO of the Harvard
Diversity Project. Fleming was recruited to join the Harvard debate faculty at
the age of 27. Harvard later approved Fleming’s proposal to establish a new
department within the university system called the Harvard Diversity Project—an
unprecedented pipeline program of the Harvard Debate Council. Fleming now leads
an executive staff and board that has raised more than $1 million to enroll
more than 100 students of color into Harvard’s international summer debate
residency on full scholarship.
Founded
in 1978, CCAS develops collaborative partnerships that engage the entire community
in supporting students to succeed academically and socially. CCAS brings
together teachers, parents, administrators and staff from community agencies,
universities, arts and cultural organizations, and businesses to share
knowledge and resources.
The
Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion provides leadership, vision and
accountability on NEIU’s commitments to foster diversity and inclusive
excellence, institutionalize culturally responsive teaching, learning and
programming, resolve systemic inequities and create a welcoming, supportive and
respectful environment for all.
For
more information about the Center for College Access and Success, please visit
the CCAS website or email us at ccas@neiu.edu.
For
more information about the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please
email Dr. Shireen Roshanravan at s-roshanravan@neiu.edu.
Posted on behalf of Shireen Roshanravan, Executive Director,
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, by Anna Cannova, Public Relations.
