Webinar: Networks and systems that support success for educators, students, and researchers at Native American, Historically Black, and Hispanic-Serving Higher Education Institutions

There is no cost to participate, but you must register prior to the webinar.
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White-led higher education institutions such as 1862 land grant universities and other public/private universities in the U.S. often have an incredibly rich array of resources, programs, and networks that support the growth and success of their educators (including those in Cooperative Extension), students, and researchers. However, many who work for, study at, or partner with these higher education institutions are less aware of the networks and systems that support the success of educators, students, and researchers at 1994 Land Grant Tribal Colleges and Universities, 1890 Land Grant Universities (historically Black universities established under the second Morrill Act of 1890), and Hispanic Serving Institutions.

In this 90-minute webinar you will learn more about the goals and strategies of the
• American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC),
• First Americans Land Grant Consortium (FALCON),
• Association of Extension Administrators (AEA) at 1890 Land Grant Institutions – Historically Black Universities established under the second Morrill Act of 1890,
• Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU), and
• Racial Equity in the Food System workgroup (co-sponsor of webinar)

Featured presenters/facilitators include
• John Phillips – Executive Director of the First Americans Land Grant Consortium (FALCON); and Land-grant Program Director – American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)
• Vonda Richardson – Director, Cooperative Extension Program, College of Agriculture and Food Sciences, Florida A&M University; and Chair of the Association of Extension Administrators – 1890 Land Grant Institutions
• Richard Montez – Director of Member Services – Hispanic Association of College and Universities (HACU)
• Kolia Souza – Food System Equity and Advocacy Specialist – MSU Center for Regional Food Systems
• Rich Pirog – Director – MSU Center for Regional Food Systems