Steps Toward Inclusion focuses on ascending action toward inclusion through assessment of our personal attitude and sensitivity toward others, but addressing the systematic inequalities embedded in our educational system and by adopting a workplace culture which ensures support of diversity through equitable opportunity of success.

October 5, 6 and 7 | An Online (Free) Event | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM/CDT (Noon – 1:30 PM/EDT)

Day One (October 5): Ingrid Cockren will recap themes discussed in the 2020 JE+DI Talks. We will look at gains made in acknowledging the need for change in a predominantly white male profession, and actions that have been taken to advance diversity.

Day Two (October 6): Faculty from area architecture programs will join us to discuss their school’s efforts to address JE+DI in recruitment efforts, curriculum and career services.

Day Three (October 7): Members from AIA’s 2021 Firm of the Year, Moody Nolan, will share their firm’s “Walk the Talk”, a presentation of best practices they have implemented in their corporate structure.

Following each presentation, there will be time for a facilitated Q&A Session. This session is free to attend.