Inclusive Sports Summit (ISS) 2024
CU Recreation Services and Colorado Athletics invite you to join us for our annual Inclusive Sports Summit.
Unity: Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges through Sports and Recreation
During this summit participants will
- Identify challenges, opportunities and best practices for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion work as practitioners and supporters.
- Learn tangible takeaways to build bridges and build unity across similarities and differences.
- Build skills and practice techniques for addressing inequities to help increase student retention, engagement and success.
- Connect with departments and programs across campus that are available to support students, staff and faculty.
The Inclusive Sports Summit is free and open to faculty, staff, students and community members.
Thank you for a great event. See you next year!
When:
Tuesday,
February 13, 2024
Time:
9 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Schedule of events
9:10 a.m.-10 a.m. | Dollars and DEI: Generating Funds with your DEI Initiatives
Presenters: Ian Moses, Learfield & Dr. Lynda Duran, University of Colorado Boulder
Dal Ward Athletic Center: Touchdown Club
10:10 a.m.-11 a.m. | How to Enhance DEI and Social Justice Work Based on Collegiate Recreation Research and Association Efforts
Presenter: Dr. Erin Patchett, Colorado State University
Dal Ward Athletic Center: Touchdown Club
11:15 a.m.-12:15 a.m.| Lunch and Keynote - Authenticity in Action: Transforming Sports Culture through Empowerment and Inclusion
Presenter: Jennifer Williams, USA Basketball
Dal Ward Athletic Center: Touchdown Club
12:30 p.m.-1:15 p.m. | Adaptive Adventures and Adaptability in Sport and Recreation - Interactive Session
Presenters: Emily Aldridge & Megan Frisco, Craig Hospital
Main Student Recreation Center: Lower courts
1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. | What Now? Returning to Recreation and Community Settings After Rehabilitation
Presenters: Emily Aldridge & Megan Frisco, Craig Hospital
Main Student Recreation Center: Studio 4
2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Athlete Leadership Through Social Impact featuring a panel of CU Boulder athletes
Presenters: Scarlen Martinez, Social Impact professional
Dal Ward Athletic Center: Touchdown Club
3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. | Navigating the Path Forward in DEI and Advancing DEI in Turbulent Times
Presenter: Dr. Nicole Been, Big 12 Conference
Dal Ward Athletic Center: Touchdown Club
Attending virtually? Join via Zoom!