Societal Issues/Sociology

Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies
Speaker: Tyler Olson

Juvenile Justice and the Adolescent System
Speaker: Kevin Berg

Reentry, Recidivism and Social Justice
Speaker: Bonnie Horton

Rights of People with Disabilities
Speaker: Mary Sender

Societal Issues and Sociology: The discipline of Sociology studies human behavior but, more importantly, we help students gain new knowledge. There are no societal issues or social problems that are off-limits. In this presentation, we will discuss and dissect the societal patterns that influence individuals and groups of individuals and discover how the context of society shapes our lives. This knowledge of the social and historical context in which people live will help us understand a person or group of people's experiences.
Speaker: Monica A. Starks

Social Class
Financial Psychology Rich and Poor; An age long question with a simple answer
Speaker: Todd Allyn Williams

The Impact of Social Class; Re-Framing the Conversation to Increase Success: This informative and entertaining presentation provides an in-depth analysis of what social class really means and how difficult transition between classes can become. This presentation is interactive and will produce lively conversation and debate for attendees.
Speaker: Kevin Berg

The Value of Diversity: Often what we see is different from what we experience in life. Society attempts to roll DEI into one category and only considers it a matter of race. DEI is much more than checking boxes on a form. DEI provides a foundation for understanding the differences we bring to an organization and the importance of valuing the unique qualities each of us brings to an organization. This presentation defines DEI terms, provides an understanding of unconscious bias, and identifies several ways we can address bias.
Speaker: Melissa Burrows, Ph.D.