The Diversity Conference seeks to promote open-mindedness, celebrate diversity, and promote awareness of divergent views on our campus and within our communities. The conference also serves as a forum in which to establish or enhance self-awareness in relation to community building endeavors.
October 2, 2026
“Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Our Current Landscape”
This year’s Diversity Conference explores how equity, diversity, and inclusion take shape in the present moment. Through the lens of current events and lived experience, we will examine how our understanding of these values continues to evolve. Conference participants will gain the tools needed to recognize and eliminate bias, foster inclusion, and care for one another.
Faculty are encouraged to integrate the conference theme into their curriculum by:
Attending sessions with students or assigning conference participation
Incorporating presentations, dialogue, or reflection into course activities
Co‑presenting with students where appropriate (student presenters must co‑present with faculty or staff)
Call for Proposals
We invite and encourage students, faculty, and staff to submit a proposal. We request proposals that are 45 or 75 minutes in length (including Q&A) that relate to the conference theme. Proposals are due no later than April 24, 2026.
Impact of media/social media on EDI advancement efforts
We will also consider proposals that may not fall under one of the above categories, but you feel is of importance and relevant to the conference.
Presentations should focus on research or evidence-based actions that result in awareness, knowledge, and skill development, referencing one or more of the above-mentioned conference themes.
Presentation may be in any of the following formats:
Workshops & Demonstrations
Performances & Exhibits
Roundtable
Panel Discussion
Poster Proposals (Students)
Each workshop will be presented in a room equipped with Internet access, a DVD player, a projector, and a screen. Please note that presenters should have their own laptops, tablets, or computers. If you require other equipment to present your workshop, please let us know, and we will try to accommodate your request.
Full Conference Schedule
Please RSVP for each event you would like to attend. Locations for most of the sessions are not listed, but they will be posted and emailed to individuals who RSVP’ ed before the event.
TBD
Accommodations
SUNY Brockport is fully committed to providing accessible events to all. If you need a disability-related accommodation, please contact us at (585) 395-2024 or diversityconference@brockport.edu. Requests should be made by March 21.
