Events
2023 - 2024 Conferences
Indiana Association of Blacks in Higher Education (Fall Symposium)
Morris Inn @ the University of Notre Dame
October 9-10, 2023
Leadership in Higher Education Conference
October 12-14, 2023
Hilton Orlando (Orlando, FL)
https://www.magnapubs.com/leadership-in-higher-education-conference
National First-Generation Day
November 8, 2023
The National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) 2023 International Conference
November 15 –19, 2023
Montgomery AL
2023 NASPA Racial Equity & Social Change Conferences
Hyatt Regency Washington, DC
December 07 – December 09, 2023
https://naspa.org/events/2023-naspa-racial-equity-and-social-change-conference
and
2024 NASPA Annual Conference
Seattle, WA
March 9- 13, 2024
https://conference.naspa.org/register
ACPA 2024 (College Student Educators) - Reflect. Evolve. Act.
March 18-24, 2024
https://chicago2024.myacpa.org/
American Association of Blacks in Higher Education
Pathways to Success in Higher Education: Perfect Vision in 2020:
Power, Performance, and Pride: Enhancing the Legacy of Blacks in Higher Education
March 23-26, 2024
Las Vegas, Nevada
https://www.aabhe.education/conference
NCORE National Conference on Race & Ethnicity
May 28 - June 1, 2024
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
https://ncore.ou.edu/Upcoming-Events/NCORE-2024
NASPA First-Generation Student Success Conference
June 23-June 25, 2024
Anaheim, CA
https://www.naspa.org/events/naspa-conferences-on-student-success-in-higher-education
Archived Events
UPCOMING EVENT
The Leadership and Mentoring Institute (LMI) sponsored by the American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) prepares tenured faculty and mid-level administrators for the next phase of academic leadership. Specifically, LMI provides participants with the tools needed to enhance their leadership capacities and improve opportunities for advancement. To date, 65% of our alumni, representing all institutional types and sectors, have been promoted subsequent to their participation in LMI. The Institute's curriculum is delivered by leading scholars and administrators from across the country.
Please take a few minutes to watch the LMI video to hear alumni discuss the value of the LMI experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7POSPYZq7k
The application deadline of April 1 is fast approaching. To learn more about LMI and/or to submit an application, please visit our website at http://lmiexperience.org/
May 28 - June 1, 2019
National Conference on Race & Ethnicity (NCORE) (Portland, OR)
https://ncore.ou.edu/en/pdx/
April 20, 2019
2019 Black and Latino Male Summit (Champaign, IL)
https://oiir.illinois.edu/2019_BLMS
March 24-27, 2019
American Association of Blacks in Higher Education (AABHE) Annual Conference (Indianapolis, IN)
https://www.aabhe.education/conference
March 9-13, 2019
2019 NASPA Annual Conference African American Men’s Summit (Los Angeles, CA)
https://conference.naspa.org/program/sessions/AAMenSummit
October 19, 2018
"When and Where I Enter"
The Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education (ICBCHE) hosted a Presidents Reception on Friday, October 19, 2018 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm to celebrate the accomplishment of these SIX African American Women College Presidents:
Dr. Peggy F.J. Bradford, Shawnee Community College
Dr. Gloria Gibson, Northeastern Illinois University
Ms. Kimberly Hollingsworth, Olive-Harvey College
Dr. Sylvia Jenkins, Moraine Valley Community College
Atty. Zaldwadyna Scott, Chicago State University
Dr. Lynnette Stokes, South Suburban Community College
December 10 - 12, 2017
2017 NASPA Multicultural Institute: Advancing Equity and Inclusive Practice
Hyatt Regency New Orleans - New Orleans, Louisiana
November 1-5, 2017
The National Association for Multicultural Education
Advancing and Advocating for Social Justice & Equity
Salt Lake City, Utah
October 18-20, 2017
2017 National Conference of The Association of Black Women in Higher Education, Inc.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Oct 18-20, 2017
2017 ICBCHE Drive-In Conference (Central)
Eastern Illinois University
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
IALHEA Diversity Dialogue and Research Forum
"Building and Creating Better communities: Addressing the Social Determinants of Health"
University of Illinois at Chicago - Student Center East, Illinois Room
You are cordially invited to the IALHEA Diversity Dialogue and Research Forum. The Illinois
Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education (ICBCHE) and the Illinois Latino Committee
on Higher Education (ILACHE) together with campus partners are involved in a collaborative
effort to increase the participation of students-of-color on college and university campuses across
the state of Illinois. The goals are to increase faculty-student research collaborations; facilitate
mentor relationships between faculty, professional staff, and students of color, and increase the
persistence of students-of-color in academia and enhance their research skills. The event will
showcase the scholarly work of underrepresented students from Illinois.
Click HERE to download the flyer with the registration link and conference details.
Friday, April 29, 2016
ILACHE 24th Annual Professional & Student Development Conference"Reshaping Latino Access to Higher Education: Realities, Challenges and Opportunities"Northern Illinois UniversityClick HERE for conference information
Saturday, February 27, 2016
Illinois Legislative Black Caucus MAP Grant Rally
Sunday, October 18, 2015
The Vivian G. Harsh Society, Inc.
Platinum Anniversary Celebration & Dinner
Sunday, October 18
2:00-5:00 p.m.
Woodson Regional Library
95th and Halsted
Harsh Collection Room
Join us as we honor the founders of the Harsh Society and celebrate our accomplishments.
Click HERE to download the flyer with more details.
PLEASE NOTE - The 2015 Annual Professional and Student Leadership Conference has been cancelled.
Saturday, June 13, 2015
The Vivian G. Harsh Research Symposium - "Storming the Gates" Panel & Video Showing at the Woodson Library.
This documentary on Black and Latino access and history into Higher Education in Illinois followed by a panel discussion on collaboration across diverse groups "Bridging Communities on Campus, in Chicago and Beyond" This video was produced by Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education (ICBCHE) in partnership with the Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education (ILACHE).
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
The Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education (ICBCHE) and the Illinois Latino Committee on Higher Education (ILACHE) are involved in a collaborative effort to increase the participation of underrepresented students on college and university campuses across the State of Illinois. Through the two groups combined efforts the IALHEA Diversity Dialogue and Research Forum will take place on April 15, at the University of Illinois at Chicago Student Center East.
Register at
http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eaeo4sbr30714cf7&llr=7uawahcab
February 27, 2014
ICBCHE held its 2014 Central Region Drive-In Conference at Eastern Illinois University. More than eighty people registered and attended this event.
November 20, 2013
The Staff and Faculty Council of SIUC and the Illinois Committee on Black Concerns in Higher Education co-sponsored a Fireside Chat, which featured Dr. Arthur Sutton and Mr. Jonathan Lackland. Dr. Sutton is the IBHE Deputy Director of Diversity and Outreach and Mr. Lackland is the IBHE Deputy Director of Advancement, External and Governmental Relations. Instead of a formal presentation, complete with power point presentations, the gentlemen conducted an interactive conversation with the audience concerning matters taking place in Illinois Higher Education that will have grave consequences on employees and students. In addition to the 3:00 pm chat with professional employees, the gentlemen will held a similar interactive conversation with students, highlighting issues of interest to students. Download the Fireside Chat summary for more event highlights.
For more information contact:
Alfred Jackson, ICBCHE Regional Vice Chair
ajackson@siu.edu
November 21, 2013
The DePaul University School for New Learning and ICBCHE hosted a screening of “Storming the Gates: the Struggle for Access to Higher Education in Illinois.”
The event took place at DePaul University Richard M. and Maggie C. Daley Building, Lower Level Theater, room LL102 14th East Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604
For more information contact:
Kurtis Todd, Campus Coordinator & Adjunct Faculty
Vice President of DePaul University Staff Council
ktodd@depaul.edu