Conference Booklet - Indian Hills Community College

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DIVERSITY:
Many Faces; One Vision
12th Annual Diversity Conference
Friday, March 18, 2016
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa Campus
www.indianhills.edu/diversity
We would like to take this time to remember one
of our Diversity Conference Planning Committee
members, Freddy Miranda, who passed away on
March 8, 2016. Everyone who knew Freddy was
aware of his tremendous dedication to diversity
initiatives, international education, and to Indian
Hills Community College. Freddy will be greatly
missed by the college, the community, and the
world.
DIVERSITY:
Sponsored by:
In Coordination with:
Iowa Workforce Development
Market On Main
Ottumwa Crisis Center
Ottumwa Fellowship of Churches
SIEDA
Wapello County Children’s Alliance
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Welcome to Indian Hills Community College and the 2016 diversity
conference. We are proud to host this annual event to celebrate and
draw awareness to the uniqueness of all individuals in our area and
in our world.
Because we live in southern Iowa, I think we are sometimes labeled
as a population that does not understand diversity. I believe this perception of us to be false. Most Iowans are actually warm, open, accepting people. Our long-time Senator Tom Harkin was instrumental
in achieving legislation to support people with disabilities. We were
one of the early adopters of same-sex marriage. We have been open
to refugees and immigrants throughout the years. Our churches
have offered support and our companies have employed people
with a wide variety of backgrounds. Our schools have welcomed and
provided education to children of many nationalities and economic
situations.
We should all be proud of our citizenry for being forward thinking,
but this issue of diversity is not something that all people understand
and accept without some education and some coaxing. I am proud
that the organization I serve (Indian Hills Community College) can
be a leader in this education, and even in the coaxing.
I hope you go away today having been stretched a little, but also feeling a sense of pride for living and working in a place where we love
to learn about and accept all people and situations. Have a great day
at the conference and thank you for being here.
Marlene Sprouse, Ed.D.
President
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DIVERSITY:
Program Booklet Guide
Welcome to Many Faces; One Vision, the 12th Annual Diversity
Conference of the southern Iowa region.
Your program booklet is full of information that will assist you in
your selection of conference sessions and will provide information
about the facilities. If you have questions, please ask any of the
staff members and session moderators who are on hand to
facilitate today’s activities. We hope you enjoy the conference.
Facilities Map:
The keynote presentation will be located at St. John Auditorium and
conference breakout sessions will be located in Efner Hall.
Lunch:
Today’s lunch is being catered by Ottumwa’s Market On Main. They will be
serving foods from the following vendors: Los Roy (Mexican), Rollin’ Smoke
(BBQ), and Louis’ Deli (sandwiches and salads). All meals will also include a
cookie and drink. A menu will be posted outside of the dining hall for your
convenience.
Continuing Education:
Social Worker contact hours for Continuing Education (previously known as
CEU’s) will be awarded for all sessions, including keynotes. Please visit the
Continuing Education table for your forms.
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Program Description:
Your booklet contains a program summary followed by detailed descriptions
of each breakout session.
Session and Conference Evaluation Forms:
Your comments and suggestions will help us in planning and improving next
year’s conference. Please take the time to complete and return all evaluation
forms. These forms will be handed out by the session moderators. There are
evaluation forms for each of the breakout sessions and one for the overall
conference. Please give your evaluations to the session moderator at the end
of each session you attend.
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Keynote Speakers
Julissa Arce
“My (Underground)
American Dream”
Julissa Arce is a writer, immigrant rights and education advocate. She is
the Co-founder and Chairman of the Ascend Educational Fund, a college
scholarship and mentorship program for immigrant students, regardless
of their immigration status, ethnicity or national origin. She is the former
Director of Public Affairs at Define American, a media organization that uses
the power of story to change culture around immigration and citizenship.
Prior to becoming an advocate, she built a successful career on Wall Street
working at Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch and had seemingly achieved
the American Dream, and yet she was not part of what defined American.
Julissa immigrated to America from Mexico at the age of 11 and was
undocumented for almost 15 years, including some of her years rising to
prominence on Wall Street. In order to help other young people in similar
circumstances, Julissa co-founded the Ascend Educational Fund. She
was officially sworn in as an American citizen in August of 2014. Julissa is
currently working on a book chronicling her story, set for release in 2016. Julissa shares her story about what it was like “climbing the corporate
ladder” as both a Hispanic woman and an undocumented American. While,
to many, she achieved the American dream of wealth and status, how could
it be that she still did not fit what the U.S. legally defines as “American”?
She discusses how questions like that, and the stories of the millions of
other undocumented Americans living in the U.S., compelled her to leave
Wall Street and pursue a path as an immigration rights advocate. Through
Julissa’s personal stories, audiences will gain a new perspective on what it
means to achieve the “American dream.”
Julissa’s keynote qualifies for 1 contact hour for Social Work –
Course Number: 16/YR*REL*700
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Clemencia Spizzirri
2015 Iowa Teacher of the Year
“Creating a Culture of Achievement
for All”
Clemencia Spizzirri holds a Master’s Degree in Arts and Teaching from Drake
University in Des Moines. A native of Quito, the capital city of Ecuador,
Clemencia began her teaching career in her home country where she taught
English at the high school level for several years before moving to the United
States in 2003. In the United States she taught Spanish at Merrill Middle
School (in Des Moines) and facilitated middle school Foreign Languages
Acquisition Professional Development. She also worked at Drake University
with the Languages Department in the DULAP Program (Drake Language
Partners) providing conversational Spanish classes at the university level.
In 2015, Clemencia received one of the most prestigious awards in education,
the Iowa Teacher of the Year award, and was the first immigrant Latina
to receive the Teacher of the Year honor in all of the United States. She
now serves as an Ambassador of Education for the State of Iowa, and
works on many educational initiatives across the state and the country.
During Clemencia’s keynote, she will address the importance of creating
a sustainable culture of achievement and understanding for all, inside and
outside of the classroom.
Clemencia’s keynote qualifies for 1 contact hour for Social Work –
Course Number: 16/YR*REL*725
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2016 Diversity Scholarship
Essay Contest
Although this year’s scholarship has gone through a revitalization process,
it is now in its fourth year at the college. This year’s scholarship is sponsored
in part by a $300 donation from an anonymous donor, along with another
$200 in donated funds from the 2016 Diversity Scholarship Committee
members.
The winning essay will be awarded $500
Applications & essays are due by midnight on
March 31, 2016.
Applicants are asked to write a one-page essay answering the question:
“What is the value of diversity in our American society?”
The scholarship application form can be found at www.indianhills.edu/
diversity.
Email your completed application form and your one-page essay to edith.
cabrera-tello@indianhills.edu by midnight on March 31, 2016.
Questions about this scholarship should be sent to Jean Dell at jeandell@
lisco.com or 641-680-5885.
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DIVERSITY:
AGENDA
8:45 – 9:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:00 – 10:15 1st Keynote Speaker – Julissa Arce
10:30 – 11:30 Session I – Breakout Sessions
11:30 – 12:30 Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 2nd Keynote Speaker
Clemencia Spizzirri
1:45 – 2:45
Session II – Breakout Sessions
3:00 – 4:00 Session III – Breakout Sessions
4:00
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Conference Adjourns
12th Annual Diversity Conference: Many Faces; One Vision
“Sessions-at-a-Glance”
March 18, 2016
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Indian Hills Community College - Ottumwa campus
1st KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Julissa Arce 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. – St John Auditorium
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
2nd KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Clemencia Spizzirri 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. – St John Auditorium
All conference sessions will be in Efner Hall
SESSION I
10:30 – 11:30
SESSION II
1:45 – 2:45
SESSION III
3:00 – 4:00
SOCIAL WORKER CONTACT HOURS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL PRESENTER (INCLUDING KEYNOTE SPEAKERS)
Clemencia Spizzirri
“The Teacher of the Future”
Auditorium
Tiffany Cloke
“Prevalence of Mental Health
Disorders in Southern Iowa”
Room 116
Jessie Myles
“We The People Of The
United States”
Room 117A&B
Kristen Corey
“Pay Inequity – It’s Real: The
Realities Behind Unequal Pay &
Strategies for Achieving Equality”
Room 118
Consul Guadalupe Sanchez
“Mexico: Breaking Stereotypes”
Room 121
Tiffany Allison
“Striking Back: My Journey
Through Domestic Violence”
Room 116
Kurt Rosenberg & Doug Buttikofer
“Mental Health Prison: The De
Facto Mental Health Provider”
Room 117A&B
PANEL
“Living Between Two Cultures: A
Unique Perspective From Local
Latino High School Students”
Room 118
Juanita Zavala, Christine Morris
& Megan Evans
“Active Ottumwa: Addressing
Health Disparities in Ottumwa”
Room 121
Dr. Resmiye Oral
“Poverty is Associated with Childhood Adversity and Child Abuse
Leading to Intergenerational
Negative Outcomes!”
Room 123
Sandra Zapata
“Demystifying Gender”
Room 124
Nancy Robertson &
Lorraine Uehling-Techel
“Victim Services In Region 5”
Room 125
Room 116
PANEL
“Refugees and Immigrants:
Stories of Survivors and Strivers”
Room 117A&B
Gary Ogren
“Anger Can Be A Good Thing”
Room 118
Clark Young
“To Share Or Not To Share: Do I
Have To Disclose A Disability To A
Potential Employer”
Room 121
Nina Yu
“Tiger Moms, Culture Shock, and
the Miss Iowa Crown”
Room 122
David Suarez & Sandra Trejo
“The Path to Citizenship”
Tiffany Allison
Recognizing Signs of Domestic
Violence & Ways You Can Help”
Room 122
Conner Spinks
“LGBTQAI Folks and Violence:
Interpersonal and Institutional”
Room 123
Stephanie Snow
“Coming Back: Native American
Traditional Lifeways in the
21st Century”
Room 124
Erika Ellis & Amanda Hart
“Memorializing the Dead”
Room 125
Michael Peters
“Bullying: Back to Basics”
Room 123
Deborah Ann Turner, MD, JD
“It’s Your Life! Embrace It –
Save It!”
Room 124
Rich Kennedy & DaJuan Foster
“True Colors”
Room 125
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DIVERSITY:
Session Summaries
Contact Hours for Continuing Education (previously
known as CEU’s) will be awarded to Social Workers
for all sessions, including keynotes.
SESSION I – 10:30 – 11:30 AM
“Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders
in Southern Iowa”
Tiffany Cloke, LMHC, Southern Iowa Mental Health Center
Session I
Room: 116
Qualifies for 1 contact hour for Social Work –
Course Number: 16/YR*REL*5040*701
Mental Health disorders are more common than you might think. Come
hear information regarding prevalence rates, as well as common signs and
symptoms to be watching for in adults, teens and children.
“We The People Of The United States”
Jessie Myles, Midwest Equity Assistance Center
Session I
Room: 117A&B
Participants are given the opportunity to explore the phrase “We The People”,
in terms of who were the “we” in this phrase. Have we as a people lived up
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to the ideals that were espoused over 200 years ago? Participants will be
given an opportunity to form a human bar graph to indicate how far we have
come in meeting those ideals. This activity is an excellent tool to differentiate
between individual and institutionalized “isms”. It concludes with a discussion
on necessary strategies needed in organizations and communities to
combat racism, sexism, ethnocentrism, classism, etc.
“Pay Inequity – It’s Real: The Realities Behind
Unequal Pay & Strategies for Achieving Equality”
Kristen Corey, Iowa Department of Human Rights
Session I
Room: 118
Life for women in the workforce isn’t always easy. Women are often faced with
harassment and discrimination because of their gender – sometimes in the
form of paying women less than men for doing the same work. Join Kristen
Corey, Program Planner for the Iowa Department of Human Rights’ Office on
the Status of Women, in a conversation to discuss how we can work together
to address this problem. Ms. Corey will give an overview of the large body of
research showing that pay inequity is a reality for women nationwide and in
Iowa and will discuss some of the strategies to advocate for change.
“Mexico: Breaking Stereotypes”
Guadalupe Sanchez, Consul of Mexico
Session I
Room: 121
Stereotypes affect people’s perceptions and hinder a genuine understanding
of reality. Mexico and Mexicans, in general, are ill-perceived in the United States
based on stereotypes propagated both by the media and the film industry.
Mexico is commonly projected as a vast land filled with drug traffickers and
sombrero-wearing farmers. Mexican migrants living in the United States
are regarded as people who come to the U.S. only to take advantage of its
economy, becoming a burden to its socio-economic development. If these
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are simply false stereotypes though, what really constitutes the fabric of
the country south of the border? Did you know that Mexico has 10 cities
recognized as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO; that it is one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth; that Mexico is a democracy with one of the most
open economies in the world, ranked as the 15th largest on a global scale; that
Mexico has young, talented and highly skilled people, where every year about
118,000 engineers graduate from its technology institutes; that Mexico is a
driving force in Latin America; and that Mexico is one of the richest countries in
cultural terms? In her presentation, the Consul of Mexico, Guadalupe Sanchez,
introduces us to some real aspects of the US-Mexico Bilateral relationship in
terms of migration, education, and trade.
“Poverty is Associated with Childhood Adversity and
Child Abuse Leading to Intergenerational Negative
Outcomes!”
Dr. Resmiye Oral, Professor of Pediatrics, University of Iowa
Children’s Hospital
Session I
Room: 122
This presentation will explore the interconnections among poverty, childhood
adversity, as well as, child abuse and neglect; and how these three domains
feed off of one another with subsequent vicious intergenerational cycles for
millions of children and families.
“The Path to Citizenship”
David Suarez, Bilingual Community Development Manager with
Community 1st Credit Union
Sandra Trejo, Workforce Advisor, Iowa Workforce Development
Session I
Room: 123
The path to receiving US Citizenship can be a long, difficult, and expensive
journey. This session will provide information about the requirements, the
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interview/test, and the fees to obtain US Citizenship. It will also cover the
benefits of becoming a US Citizen and ways you can pay for the immigration
process.
“Demystifying Gender”
Sandra Zapata, Iowa Pride Network
Session I
Room: 124
To create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth, it is necessary to understand everevolving changes in language. In this session, we’ll discuss the differences
between gender identity, gender expression, and biological sex. We will also
discuss implications for individuals identifying outside of the gender binary,
and practices for providing a safer and more accepting space for transgender
individuals.
“Victim Services in Region 5”
Nancy Robertson, Director of Crisis Intervention Services (CIS)
Lorraine Uehling-Techel, Director of Crisis Center and Women’s
Shelter (CCWS)
Session I
Room: 125
After the state of Iowa reorganized domestic violence and sexual assault
response programs, there has been lingering confusion as to what services
are available to victims and who provides those services. The Directors of
CCWS & CIS will be present to discuss services and answer questions. This
program will be beneficial to anyone who interfaces with victims in south and
central Iowa.
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SESSION II – 1:45 – 2:45 PM
“The Teacher of the Future”
Clemencia Spizzirri, Des Moines Public School District
Session II
Room: Auditorium
Clemencia Spizzirri is the 2015 Iowa Teacher of the Year. In this session,
educators will reflect upon the challenges that teachers face today and will
face in the future, and the importance of becoming culturally competent
educators who teach a culturally relevant curriculum.
“Striking Back: My Journey Through Domestic
Violence”
Tiffany Allison, Domestic Violence Survivor, Soaring Hearts
Foundation
Session II
Room: 116
Walk with Tiffany through her relationship with her abuser, Scotty Wayne
Parks, including the night of the last brutal assault that finally led her to
involve law enforcement. Tiffany will make the victim experience real for you
as she takes you through the crime scene and the court process, as well as,
her abuser’s recidivism back into the system with yet another victim. She
will discuss how this experience has led her to fight for legislation to better
protect victims of violent crime. *WARNING: Graphic images will be shown
during this presentation that may be a trigger for survivors of violent crime.
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“Mental Health Prison: The De Facto Mental Health
Provider”
Kurt Rosenburg, Probation/Parole Officer III, 8th Judicial District
Dept of Correctional Services
Doug Buttikofer, M.A., LMHC, Psychologist, 8th Judicial District Dept
of Correctional Services
Session II
Room: 117A&B
This session will cover the variety of road blocks mentally ill offenders face
while involved in the criminal justice system. Prison diversion programs, reentry initiatives, and the changing system will be presented. An overview
of the Mental Health Court Supervision Program, located in Wapello County,
including the challenges and adaptations, since the program began in
December 2011 will be included as well.
PANEL: “Living Between Two Cultures: A Unique
Perspective from Local Latino High School Students”
Martha Melchor
Christian Silva
Xavier Salas
Erin da Aldaba
Nashalie Porto
Session II
Room: 118
This student panel explores some of the difficulties that Latino high school
students face in the Ottumwa community. Students will discuss an array
of topics including cultural inclusivity, language barriers, and common
misconceptions. The panel will focus on opportunities for growth and change
in our educational system from the viewpoint of students currently navigating
the system.
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“Active Ottumwa: Addressing Health Disparities in
Ottumwa”
Juanita Zavala, Active Ottumwa Coordinator, University of Iowa
Prevention Research Center
Christine Morris, Graduate Assistant, Active Ottumwa project
Megan Evans, Graduate Assistant, Active Ottumwa project
Session II
Room: 121
Active Ottumwa, a partnership between The University of Iowa Prevention
Research Center (UI-PRC) and Ottumwa Community Advisory Board (CAB),
conducted a community assessment in 2013 that asked residents about their
health. This presentation will discuss the findings from the assessment: 1)
The relationship between smoking and unemployment type; and 2) Factors
associated with mental health, and 3) Active Ottumwa, a program designed to
promote health and physical activity in Ottumwa. Specifically, we will describe
the partnerships established to conduct the program, activities planned, and
opportunities to get involved.
“LGBTQAI Folks and Violence: Interpersonal and
Institutional”
Conner Spinks, Transformative Healing
Session II
Room: 123
LGBTQAI folks are disproportionately at risk of violence from both the state
and other people. Trans women of color are especially vulnerable to violence.
This workshop will discuss some of the intersectional factors that contribute
to their vulnerability such as racism, cissexism, economic deprivation, and the
prison industrial complex. Participants will learn about current issues facing
queer communities and discuss ways to radically undo some of the harms
faced by our community.
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“Coming Back: Native American Traditional Lifeways
in the 21st Century”
Stephanie Snow, Interim Assistant Director of the Office of Office of
Intercultural Affairs
Session II
Room: 124
Ms. Snow is a Native American woman who was raised on the Meskwaki
Settlement with traditional Meskwaki beliefs and language and carries the
name Aditea of the Swan Clan. Along with her Meskwaki and Ho Chunk
heritage, Stephanie is also part Oglala Lakota and Omaha. Join this session
to be involved in a discussion about returning to traditional Native American
tribal practices to heal from historical and intergenerational trauma.
“Memorializing the Dead”
Erika Ellis, LMSW, Hospice of Davis and Wapello Counties
Amanda Hart, LMSW, River Hills Community Health Center
Session II
Room: 125
How do the living use art and other objects to memorialize the dead? This
workshop will explore the relationship between death and material culture
examining the customs of people living locally and abroad, with an emphasis
on discovering how the use of material culture affects the expression of grief.
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SESSION III – 3:00 – 4:00 PM
“Recognizing Signs of Domestic Violence & Ways You
Can Help”
Tiffany Allison, Domestic Violence Survivor, Soaring Hearts
Foundation
Session III
Room: 116
In this session you will learn the basics about recognizing the red flags of
domestic violence. Have you ever witnessed a couple fighting verbally in
public and felt afraid that it may escalate, but not known what to do? Tiffany
will talk about how you can safely be an engaged bystander. She will also
discuss how to support a friend, family member or co-worker that may be
experiencing domestic violence. Local resource information will also be
available to take with you.
PANEL: “Refugees and Immigrants: Stories of
Survivors and Strivers”
Zeljka Krvavica, Bureau of Refugee Services
Fatima Bourane, USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and
Immigrants)
Hem Bhandari, USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and
Immigrants)
Carly Ross USCRI (U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants)
Session III
Room: 117A&B
With recent high-profile stories of refugee crises and anti-immigrant platforms
in the national news, public discussion often excludes our actual refugee and
immigrant neighbors’ voices. Our session aims to remedy this issue. This panel
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discussion asks an immigrant, refugees, and U.S. Refugee and Immigration
Specialists about their experiences of resettlement in Iowa, their views toward
immigration in America, and what the future of U.S. refugee and immigrant
settlement might be.
“Anger Can Be A Good Thing”
Gary Ogren, LISW, First Resources
Session III
Room: 118
While anger can all too often be a destructive force, the individual can use
their own anger energy to focus on positive change in their life. The diversity
community has used their own anger energy to respond with a positive focus
for change. Both individual and group movements can use this energy for
improving life.
“To Share or Not to Share: Do I Have to Disclose a
Disability to a Potential Employer”
Clark Young, Disability Navigator
Session III
Room: 121
People with disabilities have multiple questions as it relates to employment.
Should I disclose my disability in the beginning or wait until I have been offered
a job? Do I even need to disclose or talk about my disability? If I choose to
disclose, how and when should I do so? What are obvious and non-obvious
disabilities? What questions can employers ask me in a job interview? What is
a reasonable job accommodation and how can it benefit me? What are some
examples of accommodations that might be useful to me? Are there good
reasons for me to disclose my disability? Come find out about the possible
answers to these questions as we navigate together through the job search
process. Knowing how to discuss these issues with an employer can be an
important part of being successful in the workplace.
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“Tiger Moms, Culture Shock, and the Miss Iowa Crown”
Nina Yu, 2015 Miss Iowa’s Outstanding Teen
Session III
Room: 122
The road to becoming the 2015 Miss Iowa’s Outstanding Teen wasn’t always
sunshine and rainbows. Being an Asian American competing for a role
stereotyped for a “blonde and blue-eyed” female created challenges from
society, friends, and even herself. Nina will be sharing her story of acceptance,
and with this, will hopefully encourage others to break barriers and pursue
their passions.
“Bullying: Back to Basics”
Michael Peters, Great Prairie Area Education Agency (retired)
Session III
Room: 123
“Bullying” is a term that is thrown around a great deal in our culture. It is a
term that is often misused and misunderstood. This session will focus on what
“bullying” is and is not, its prevalence, and most importantly, its prevention.
Attention is given to both school and workplace settings.
“It’s Your Life! Embrace It – Save It!”
Deborah Ann Turner, MD, JD, VP of International Programs, The
Outreach Program
Session III
Room: 124
Many times we think that health problems are inevitable and we take the
approach of treating them when they occur. But many disorders such as
cervix and uterine disorders – including cervical and uterine cancer – are
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highly preventable if you take action before you develop problems. So come
learn what you can do to help prevent problems and save your life and the
lives of your friends and family!
“True Colors”
Rich Kennedy, MBA, Training Facilitator IowaWORKS
DaJuan Foster, Training Facilitator IowaWORKS
Session III
Room: 125
In this session you will find your dominate color and how that translates to your
everyday life. Understanding colors will help you foster better communication
with co-workers, family and friends. This session is fun and interactive.
Participation is mandatory!
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If you would like to request a “Certificate of Attendance” for the
conference, please complete the online form at
www.indianhills.edu/diversitycertificate.
A certificate will be issued upon verification that the registration &
session attendance forms were signed according to the sessions you
select in the online form.
A big thank you to all those who assisted in the planning
and preparation of our Twelfth Annual Diversity Conference,
including our many session presenters and our keynotes,
Julissa Arce & Clemencia Spizzirri. Its success would not be
possible without you!
Indian Hills Community College
Diversity Conference Planning Committee 2016
Ottumwa Campus
525 Grandview Avenue
Ottumwa, Iowa 52501
641.683.5111
800.726.2585
Centerville Campus
721 N. First Street
Centerville, Iowa 52544
641.856.2143
800.670.3641
www.indianhills.edu/diversity

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