The second Ventura County Women's Forum was held on April 12, 2008 at California State University Channel Islands. The topic of the day was, "Educational Justice: Gender Equity and Social Change."
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KEYNOTE:
"Gender Equity in Education: Looking Back and Moving Forward" with Anna DiStefano, Fielding Graduate University
(DVDs of her Keynote Address are available for purchase for $15 from VCWFC! Contact Us for more information.)
WORKSHOPS:
Empowering Underrepresented Women and Girls
Gender, Educational Policy, and Reform
Gender Equity in Math, Science, Engineering, and Technology
Sex Education
PANEL:
Gender Equity and Educational Leadership/Teaching as a Gendered Profession
BREAKOUT DISCUSSIONS:
Meeting Challenges and Welcoming Opportunities: Empowering Our Community
WRAP UP:
"Thinking Globally and Acting Locally for Educational Justice" with Judith Green, University of California, Santa Barbara
For a list of Recommended Resources on this topic, click on the link at the bottom of this page.
STEERING COMMITTEE:
- Diana Goodrow, 2008 Forum Co-Chair, Ventura County Commission for Women, Women's Intercultural Network/California Women's Agenda
- Kim Marra Stephenson, 2008 Forum Co-Chair,
AAUW - Camarillo, CA Branch
- Julia Balén, Center for Multicultural Engagement, CSUCI
- Victoria Bortolussi, Dean Emeritus, Moorpark College
- Sue Broidy, McCune Foundation, Ventura County Housing Commission
- Helen Conly, Ventura County Rainbow Alliance
- Shanté Morgan Durisseau, Ventura County Commission for Women, Ventura County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
- Tiffany Marra, SmartGirl.org, Institute for Research on Women and Gender at the University of Michigan
- Maricela Morales, CAUSE, City Council Member of Port Hueneme
- Mary Pallant, Ventura County Commission for Women, Ventura County Speaker Series, Oak Park Community Foundation
- Hugh Ralston, Ventura County Community Foundation
- Lee Riggan, Ventura County Commission for Women, Business and Professional Women of Conejo Valley, Promotoras y Promotores Foundation
- Celeste Weingardt, National Women's Political Caucus
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