NACE's 4th Annual HBCU Summit

Career Level: Basic-, intermediate-, and advanced-level career services, university relations and recruiting, and business affiliate professionals
Competency: Web/social media design and management
Fee: $275 (member); $395 (nonmember);

Summary
Now available on-demand!

NACE’s Award Winning HBCU Summit brings together leaders from HBCUs and talent acquisition to share employer relations and recruiting strategies and insights that lead to robust, sustainable, and scalable partnerships among HBCUs and employer organizations committed to diversity. This event reveals practices that establish networks to benefit employers, HBCU career centers, and the students they serve.

Dive in to all 8 sessions delivered at this award-winning event focused on strategies for navigating the world of HBCU student recruitment.

Hear from leaders of HBCUs, other colleges and universities, and talent acquisition experts on building sustainable partnerships that foster equitable employment outcomes.

Following this program, you will be able to:
- Establish new partnerships and strengthen existing relationships;
- Enrich employer relations, recruiting, and hiring strategies and practices informed by data-driven research, analysis, and insights; and
- Collaborate to develop on-going, scalable, and sustainable partnerships to provide HBCU talent with equitable access to meaningful career opportunities while building a vibrant workforce.
Presenters

Dwaun Warmack, President, Claflin University
Dr. Dwaun J. Warmack began his tenure as the ninth president of Claflin University on August 1, 2019, joining the pantheon of distinguished leaders of the first historically black college or university in South Carolina. Dr. Warmack was selected by the Claflin University Board of Trustees based on his commitment to academic integration and the holistic development of students. He is committed to developing programs that promote diversity, pluralism, and cultural competency. Throughout his career, he has championed inclusion, academic excellence, and the retention of underrepresented students. Over the years, he has presented more than 120 diversity and leadership presentations and workshops to an array of individuals and groups. At Claflin University, Dr. Warmack will remain committed to excellence and to move the university forward to higher levels of national distinction and recognitions.

LaTonia Collins Smith, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Harris-Stowe State University
Dr. LaTonia Collins Smith is the 21st president of Harris-Stowe State University. She is the first woman to serve the university in this role. Dr. Collins Smith has more than 25 years of progressive leadership experience and an extensive administrative and program development background. She began her career in higher education at Harris-Stowe State University in 2010 and has served the university in several leadership roles. Dr. Collins Smith was the co-principal investigator of a $5 million National Science Foundation grant to substantially strengthen STEM in the state of Missouri, the largest grant in the history of Harris-Stowe. During her first year as President, HSSU made significant strides. Under her leadership, the university raised more than $3.9 million in scholarships and donations, including those designated for endowments and grants, which is a 462% increase from the previous fiscal year. In addition, Harris-Stowe kicked off renovations for the former Vashon Community Center Building, which will become home to the Don and Heide Wolff Jazz Institute and National Black Radio Hall of Fame. The university’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is in its early development phase. In 2021-2022, HSSU graduated its largest class in the university’s history (236) students, and 51% graduated with honors.

Dietra Trent, Executive Director, U.S. Department of Education