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Academic Support Programs

Grassroots - Conversations On Leadership In A Diverse Community

This program brings to campus members of our local and state community who are significant role models who have made meaningful contributions in the area of diversity. This program is an informal conversation or dialogue between the presenter and the audience. Our guest speakers share aspects of their own childhood and how events promoted their commitment and understanding of Leadership in a Diverse Community.

This program is informal and informative! Each program runs from 5-6 PM with a reception from 6-7 PM in the SAM Center. Please see dates below for when our next speaker is scheduled.

 

 

Spring 2012 Speakers:

 

Mr. Terry Williams
Vice President of Operations for HEB grocery
SHSU Alum
2/21/12 - 5:30pm

 

Dr. Leonardo Espitia
Family Physician Kelsey Seybold The Woodlands
3/20/12 - 5:30pm

 

Dr. Shantha Stokes
Psychologist
SHSU Counseling Center
4/17/12 - 5:30pm

 

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Past Speakers:

 

Dr. Rebecca Garcia
Associate Professor
Department of Mathematics & Statistics
Sam Houston State University
4/20/11

view the speech

 

Leroy G. Dorsey, PhD
Associate Professor and Associate Head
Department of Communication
Texas A&M University
3/23/11

view the speech

 

Dr. Jorge Varela
Professor of Psychology
Sam Houston State University
2/16/11

view the speech

 

 

Students have responded very favorably to the presentations. The following are a few comments from the evaluations.

“ It is very motivating to hear people talk about where they came from and then see how far they have come, and to see their accomplishments.”

“I loved the speakers and the informality of the presentation.”

 

 

For more information or to recommend a presenter contact Dr. Bernice Strauss at: sam_bss@shsu.edu