Institutional Readiness: Preparing Oakton for the Road Ahead

Join us for the Season 3 premiere of the Critical Conversations Podcast as we unpack the Department of Justice's letter on "illegal" DEI practices in higher education. Our esteemed panelists Dear Aunaetitrakul, Keith Simonds, and Sylvia Rosillo will delve into three key areas of the letter: its interpretations of Title VI, its implications for diversity initiatives, and potential institutional responses. This vital discussion took place on Thursday, September 4 and was recorded in front of a live studio audience. Host: Dr. Rick Daniels, Director of Institutional Equity and Inclusion Guests: Dear Aunaetitrakul, Senior Manager, AANAPISI, COMPASS  Keith Simonds, Assistant Professor, Political Science Sylvia Rosillo, Associate Professor, Library Coordinator: Brenda Cruz, Coordinator of Institutional Equity an Inclusion  Producer: Erick Rohn, Distinguised Professor of Design