Dear colleagues,
In response to requests from potential submitters, we have extended the deadline for submissions to March 8. We have also simplified the submission process - asking for somewhat less information than previously. I do hope you will consider joining us for the fourth annual Workplace Diversity: Practice & Research conference, hosted by the School of Management at George Mason University, to be held June 10–11, 2010 at the Arlington Hilton in Arlington, Virginia. To download the 2010 Workplace Diversity: Practice & Research RFP, which provides submission details, go to http://som.gmu.edu/files/WDPR-2010-RFP.pdf
The purpose of this conference is to bridge the research-practice gap in the area of diversity management. As in past years, we expect conference participants to include academics and diversity professionals from consulting and corporate firms and government agencies. The theme of the 2010 conference is Changing Organizational Cultures to Increase Diversity, Inclusion, and Performance.
The conference's advisory council will review proposals. Selection will be based on:
(a) fit of the session to the conference theme
(b) anticipated interest of the session to stakeholder groups
(c) whether the session provides ample opportunity for participant involvement
(d) scholarly and practical expertise of the presentation team
Keynote speakers include:
Patrick McKay, Associate Professor of Human Resource Management, Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations
Tiane Mitchell Gordon, Senior Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion, AOL LLC
To download the 2010 Workplace Diversity: Practice & Research RFP, which provides submission details, go to http://som.gmu.edu/files/WDPR-2010-RFP.pdf
For more information about the conference and the submission process, please visit the conference website at http://som.gmu.edu/diversity. Please submit your proposals before MARCH 8, 2010. Should you require further information, do not hesitate to contact me.
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
Sincerely,
David A. Kravitz
Conference Chair
dkravitz@gmu.edu